This presentation will (a) provide teachers and others with strategies for facilitating students'... more This presentation will (a) provide teachers and others with strategies for facilitating students' knowledge of social issues confronting us nationally as well as globally, and (b) demo nstrate tools for promoting activism utilizing emerging technologies. Session participants will explore the concept of social justice and the role that all of us must play to ensure social justice for all. We will review emerging technological tools that not only assist students in developing their understanding of the historical and current struggles for social justice, but also allow students to engage in practices that promote social justice. Teachers must prepare students to participate meaningfully and responsibly not only in the classroom but also in society as a whole. Meaningful and responsible participation requires (a) critical examination of society, and (b) action to correct injustices that exist. Students must be taught that if the world is to be a better place where everyone is treated fairly, then they have to work to make it so. This is their responsibility as citizens of their country and inhabitants of the earth. To foster this consciousness, teachers must make students aware of their socia l and political environment-nationally and globally-and encourage responsible involvement (Gay, 2000; Nieto, 2004). Moreover, knowledge and action must go hand in hand. The modern classroom equips teachers with tools to move beyond the confines of textbooks, chalkboard instruction, and paper and pencil activities to an instructional environment facilitated by multimedia platforms and supported by worldwide internet access. We will demonstrate that these technological advances make the challenge of integrating social justice into the curriculum significantly easier. This presentation illustrates the use of emerging technologies to facilitate student knowledge and competency in the area of social justice. In this presentation, first, the concept of social justice will be explored in the context of promoting students' awareness and activism. Second, technological tools that can enhance the implementation of a "curriculum for social justice" will be reviewed. Finally, we will present case studies that allow participants to explore the use of emerging technologies. An annotated list of informative and interactive Web sites, and relevant software will be provided. Some of the technological tools to be reviewed include the following: 1. E-mail / E-pal. Electronic mail allows students to communicate with each other in the classroom as well as with students in other cultures, countries, cities, and communities. Students can learn first-hand about activities across the globe from other students in distant places. 2. Computer Simulations. These are programs that simulate authentic experiences, allowing students to make decisions and see consequences. Given simulated social challenges and problems, students can explore ways of addressing these issues using models of social equity and justice. 3. Electronic Portfolios. Students can compile samples of their work electronically, illustrating what they have learned on a given topic over a period of time. These portfolios not only demonstrate developing awareness, but could be used to provide shared knowledge bases 4. Electronic Databases. Computers enable students to gather, manage, and analyze data electronically, facilitating the collection and manipulation of
This paper discusses the challenges that institutions of higher education face in educating and p... more This paper discusses the challenges that institutions of higher education face in educating and preparing students to work and live in an increasingly diverse global population. This conceptoriented discussion does not intend to provide detailed theoretical or experimental development and analysis. Instead, this paper presents an innovative paradigm that attempts to embrace many nuances associated with the terms diversity and globalization in the literature. The paper posits the internationalization of education as a strategy that can help universities demonstrate their commitment to educating students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Other strategies include targeted recruiting of highly competent international faculty and students, and focusing on the language skills that international faculty and students bring to U.S. campuses. The paper concludes that institutions of higher education must revise their mission to accommodate new operational methods that wi...
This session will generate discussion on the effectiveness of Information and Communication Techn... more This session will generate discussion on the effectiveness of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in facilitating Culturally Supportive Instruction (CSI) in the classroom. In a such a classroom, "effective teaching and learning occur in a culturally supported learner-centered context, whereby the strengths students bring to school are identified, nurtured, and utilized to promote student achievement" (Richards, Brown, & Forde, 2007).
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 2010
The purpose of this study was to explore factors that may help explain the mortality differences ... more The purpose of this study was to explore factors that may help explain the mortality differences between African Americans and Whites. This study was a retrospective analysis of data from Tennessee's 95 counties. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) for African Americans were determined based on White, all-cause, age-specific mortality rates, and served as the dependent variable. Potential explanatory variables included measures of demography, socioeconomic status, and social environment. Bivariate and multivariate analyses showed a significant association between SMR and population density (t2.18, p.037) among 36 counties, with more than 20 African American deaths per year, and between SMR and the proportion of the population that is African American (t2.23, p.033) in an analysis that included all 95 counties. Mortality differences based on demographic characteristics, rather than on the usual social determinants of health, raise further questions about the root causes of health inequities.
University professors are developing an increasing awareness of how creative teaching is contribu... more University professors are developing an increasing awareness of how creative teaching is contributing to active learning in the classroom. Much is being learned from research that explores the significance of engaging students in activities designed to increase their learning. This article examines essential components of active learning, discusses ways in which multi-instructional teaching and technology can be used to generate
This presentation will (a) provide teachers and others with strategies for facilitating students'... more This presentation will (a) provide teachers and others with strategies for facilitating students' knowledge of social issues confronting us nationally as well as globally, and (b) demo nstrate tools for promoting activism utilizing emerging technologies. Session participants will explore the concept of social justice and the role that all of us must play to ensure social justice for all. We will review emerging technological tools that not only assist students in developing their understanding of the historical and current struggles for social justice, but also allow students to engage in practices that promote social justice. Teachers must prepare students to participate meaningfully and responsibly not only in the classroom but also in society as a whole. Meaningful and responsible participation requires (a) critical examination of society, and (b) action to correct injustices that exist. Students must be taught that if the world is to be a better place where everyone is treated fairly, then they have to work to make it so. This is their responsibility as citizens of their country and inhabitants of the earth. To foster this consciousness, teachers must make students aware of their socia l and political environment-nationally and globally-and encourage responsible involvement (Gay, 2000; Nieto, 2004). Moreover, knowledge and action must go hand in hand. The modern classroom equips teachers with tools to move beyond the confines of textbooks, chalkboard instruction, and paper and pencil activities to an instructional environment facilitated by multimedia platforms and supported by worldwide internet access. We will demonstrate that these technological advances make the challenge of integrating social justice into the curriculum significantly easier. This presentation illustrates the use of emerging technologies to facilitate student knowledge and competency in the area of social justice. In this presentation, first, the concept of social justice will be explored in the context of promoting students' awareness and activism. Second, technological tools that can enhance the implementation of a "curriculum for social justice" will be reviewed. Finally, we will present case studies that allow participants to explore the use of emerging technologies. An annotated list of informative and interactive Web sites, and relevant software will be provided. Some of the technological tools to be reviewed include the following: 1. E-mail / E-pal. Electronic mail allows students to communicate with each other in the classroom as well as with students in other cultures, countries, cities, and communities. Students can learn first-hand about activities across the globe from other students in distant places. 2. Computer Simulations. These are programs that simulate authentic experiences, allowing students to make decisions and see consequences. Given simulated social challenges and problems, students can explore ways of addressing these issues using models of social equity and justice. 3. Electronic Portfolios. Students can compile samples of their work electronically, illustrating what they have learned on a given topic over a period of time. These portfolios not only demonstrate developing awareness, but could be used to provide shared knowledge bases 4. Electronic Databases. Computers enable students to gather, manage, and analyze data electronically, facilitating the collection and manipulation of
This paper discusses the challenges that institutions of higher education face in educating and p... more This paper discusses the challenges that institutions of higher education face in educating and preparing students to work and live in an increasingly diverse global population. This conceptoriented discussion does not intend to provide detailed theoretical or experimental development and analysis. Instead, this paper presents an innovative paradigm that attempts to embrace many nuances associated with the terms diversity and globalization in the literature. The paper posits the internationalization of education as a strategy that can help universities demonstrate their commitment to educating students from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds. Other strategies include targeted recruiting of highly competent international faculty and students, and focusing on the language skills that international faculty and students bring to U.S. campuses. The paper concludes that institutions of higher education must revise their mission to accommodate new operational methods that wi...
This session will generate discussion on the effectiveness of Information and Communication Techn... more This session will generate discussion on the effectiveness of Information and Communication Technologies (ICT) in facilitating Culturally Supportive Instruction (CSI) in the classroom. In a such a classroom, "effective teaching and learning occur in a culturally supported learner-centered context, whereby the strengths students bring to school are identified, nurtured, and utilized to promote student achievement" (Richards, Brown, & Forde, 2007).
Journal of Health Care for the Poor and Underserved, 2010
The purpose of this study was to explore factors that may help explain the mortality differences ... more The purpose of this study was to explore factors that may help explain the mortality differences between African Americans and Whites. This study was a retrospective analysis of data from Tennessee's 95 counties. Standardized mortality ratios (SMRs) for African Americans were determined based on White, all-cause, age-specific mortality rates, and served as the dependent variable. Potential explanatory variables included measures of demography, socioeconomic status, and social environment. Bivariate and multivariate analyses showed a significant association between SMR and population density (t2.18, p.037) among 36 counties, with more than 20 African American deaths per year, and between SMR and the proportion of the population that is African American (t2.23, p.033) in an analysis that included all 95 counties. Mortality differences based on demographic characteristics, rather than on the usual social determinants of health, raise further questions about the root causes of health inequities.
University professors are developing an increasing awareness of how creative teaching is contribu... more University professors are developing an increasing awareness of how creative teaching is contributing to active learning in the classroom. Much is being learned from research that explores the significance of engaging students in activities designed to increase their learning. This article examines essential components of active learning, discusses ways in which multi-instructional teaching and technology can be used to generate
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