"They Call Me Mr. Tibbs": A Workshop Designed to Teach across Racial, Social, and Cultural Lines

The ​Center for Innovative Teaching, Research, and Learning​ (CITRAL) invites UCSB graduate students to participate in their upcoming workshop​:

"They Call Me Mr. Tibbs": A Workshop Designed to Teach across Racial, Social, and Cultural Lines
Facilitator: Anne H. Charity Hudley, Ph.D.
Thursday, September 26, 2-3:30pm
CITRAL - UCSB Library Room 1576 (First Floor, Ocean Side)
RSVP here

There is often a paradox that for faculty and graduate students who teach in disciplines that concern race and ethnicity: you may be seen as having expertise on the topic through both your lived and academic experience, yet your discipline may not be seen by students as valid or rigorous. For those who are teaching in the sciences or in disciplines that are less commonly affiliated with race and ethnicity, students may perceive your discipline as rigorous and valid but there may be an expectation that you may be less qualified to teach the topic. We'll talk about this paradox to begin the workshop. We'll also talk about how to manage the extra expectations and work that may come with being a rare and greatly needed resource for students of color at UCSB. We will have a focus on building rapport with students and teaching assistants, expectation setting, and boundary setting. We'll also talk about how to manage your own balance of teaching, research, and other service. Send your questions, concerns, or scenarios ahead of time.