32 Antiracist and Inclusive Pedagogy Resources (32/18) -- A Dam Good Argument

32 Antiracist and Inclusive Pedagogy Resources Our writing classes teach argumentative modes, academic discourse, and language standards often associated with whiteness, power, and the disenfranchisement of linguistic practices outside of standard written English. Perhaps the dominance of whiteness in writing instruction is represented clearly enough by the fact that the majority of authors appearing in this text are white and that this text refers mostly to Western rhetorical traditions. While we’re working with a limited number of resources that are open source to make this textbook free for students, we also don’t want to reproduce linguistic injustice by reaffirming white discursive modes as the only standard our students can or should adhere to. We offer this appendix to guide instructors in considering how our teaching may implicitly or explicitly exclude some students. These materials present a set of starting points to explore inclusive and antiracist teaching practices. Additional Resources Antiractist Pedagogy Guide from USC Libraries Antiracist Pedagogy Guide from USC Libraries This libguide provides a rich set of resources for examining whiteness, confronting systemic oppression, and starting conversations about race and racism in the classroom. This set of resources may be best suited for teachers looking to deepen their own understanding of systemic racism and whiteness or seeking texts that lead students toward examination of racism and white supremacy, though it also includes a set of toolkits aimed at syllabus and curriculum design. Antiracist Teaching Resources/Readings Antiracist Teaching Resources/Readings This enormous list of resources compiled by Megan McIntyre at Sonoma State University contains a helpful mix of theoretical and practical resources for digging into antiracist pedagogy. The sections “Thinking about Language” and “Whiteness and Teaching” may work particularly well for students and teachers new to antiracist work. Appendix: Alternatives to Traditional Grading Appendix: Alternatives to Traditional Grading Please see the appendix to this textbook for a primer on alternative grading models. This resource includes information about the biased nature of grades, the impact of traditional grading on student learning, and some starting points for moving away from traditional grading. Black Language Syllabus Curated by coeditors April Baker-Bell and Carmen Kynard, this website advanced Black linguistic justice by providing materials centered on Black rhetorics. From podcasts to TED talks to a list of “Black language homework” on understanding the origin of Black linguistic practices, this website presents a wide array of content for teachers who want to learn more about how teaching standard English can invalidate or erase the language practices of Black students. Caring for Students Playbook This resource details strategies for accessible and inclusive course design. It builds from approaches in culturally responsive