Teaching Ethnic-Specific Coursework: Practical Suggestions for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Classroom

Autor/inn/en	Arellanes, Jordan A.; Hendricks, Michael
Titel	Teaching Ethnic-Specific Coursework: Practical Suggestions for Promoting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion within the Classroom
Quelle	In: Teaching of Psychology, 49 (2022) 4, S.369-375 (7 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Arellanes, Jordan A.)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0098-6283
DOI	10.1177/00986283211013050
Schlagwörter	Psychology; Teaching Methods; Undergraduate Students; Ethnic Groups; Inclusion; Diversity; Student Attitudes; Comparative Analysis; Trust (Psychology); Student Characteristics; Equal Education; College Faculty; Teacher Characteristics; Course Content + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Psychologie; Teaching method; Lehrmethode; Unterrichtsmethode; Ethnie; Inklusion; Schülerverhalten; Fakultät; Kursprogramm
Abstract	Background: Access to professors willing and trained to teach courses related to specific ethnic groups may be difficult for many universities to provide. This may partially explain why many psychology departments do not offer undergraduate courses that focus on the unique perspectives of specific ethnic groups. Objective: This study offers practical suggestions for instructors in promoting inclusivity within the classroom detailed though perceptions of students. Method: Focus groups were conducted with 27 students within four ethnic-specific courses. Focus groups were divided into comparison groups: (1) those that ethnically matched the course material and (2) those that did not. Results: Ethnic-specific coursework provides space to address systemic issues. Implications from ethnic matching, inclusion efforts within the classroom, and building a class community are discussed. Conclusions: Diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts are supported when departments offer ethnic-specific courses. The trust and communication with students are improved by constructing effective course frameworks. Teaching Implications: We inform the development and implementation of ethnic-specific psychology courses by highlighting practical considerations for instructors of varying ethnic backgrounds. Instructors from varied backgrounds can effectively teach these courses but having applied experiences and research related to specific ethnic groups is essential in developing trust and communication with students. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01