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Navigating difficult moments in teaching diversity and social justice., 2021
for your advice, friendship, and support throughout this entire process. My partner and best frie... more for your advice, friendship, and support throughout this entire process. My partner and best friend, Michael Camara, for your humor, patience, and commitment. It means more than you know to have someone along for the adventure. My sisters, Tracie Murchison and Abbie Pickering, for your spirit, humor, intelligence, sense of adventure, and for keeping me grounded. My brother and identical twin, Gavin Pickering. Your life has always been such a part o f my life, that it is really impossible that I would have ended up where I am today without you there. My parents, Bonnie and Michael Pickering, who are the best parents anyone could ask for. You've always made sure we knew we were loved and supported no matter what we chose to do, and nothing is possible without that. v TABLE OF CONTENTS
Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction Activities that illuminate the psychological underpinnings of privilege and oppressi... more Introduction Activities that illuminate the psychological underpinnings of privilege and oppression are an important part of social justice pedagogy. Statement of Problem There are numerous issues with current simulations of privilege and oppression that leave social justice educators limited in the choice of activity. Literature Review Published research shows the positive impact of the use of simulation activities and the complexity of privilege and oppression activities. Literature also critiques current published activities and approaches to teaching these difficult topics. Teaching Implications Using the provided structural oppression activity circumvents many of the current issues and incorporates suggestions from previous literature. Feedback from students indicates that the activity is impactful, instructive, and engaging. Conclusion Careful consideration should be made when selecting simulation activities for social justice courses and diversity trainings, but using hands-o...
Navigating difficult moments in teaching diversity and social justice., 2021
for your advice, friendship, and support throughout this entire process. My partner and best frie... more for your advice, friendship, and support throughout this entire process. My partner and best friend, Michael Camara, for your humor, patience, and commitment. It means more than you know to have someone along for the adventure. My sisters, Tracie Murchison and Abbie Pickering, for your spirit, humor, intelligence, sense of adventure, and for keeping me grounded. My brother and identical twin, Gavin Pickering. Your life has always been such a part o f my life, that it is really impossible that I would have ended up where I am today without you there. My parents, Bonnie and Michael Pickering, who are the best parents anyone could ask for. You've always made sure we knew we were loved and supported no matter what we chose to do, and nothing is possible without that. v TABLE OF CONTENTS
Teaching of Psychology, 2022
Introduction Activities that illuminate the psychological underpinnings of privilege and oppressi... more Introduction Activities that illuminate the psychological underpinnings of privilege and oppression are an important part of social justice pedagogy. Statement of Problem There are numerous issues with current simulations of privilege and oppression that leave social justice educators limited in the choice of activity. Literature Review Published research shows the positive impact of the use of simulation activities and the complexity of privilege and oppression activities. Literature also critiques current published activities and approaches to teaching these difficult topics. Teaching Implications Using the provided structural oppression activity circumvents many of the current issues and incorporates suggestions from previous literature. Feedback from students indicates that the activity is impactful, instructive, and engaging. Conclusion Careful consideration should be made when selecting simulation activities for social justice courses and diversity trainings, but using hands-o...