This book provides a practical, evidence-based guide to teaching introductory Women's and Gender Studies courses. By putting student learning at the center of course design, the authors invite readers to reflect on their own investments in and goals for the introductory course.
Ways of Seeing, Thinking, and Knowing
Exploring transformative ideas in Women's and Gender Studies, this book highlights key threshold concepts that challenge traditional perspectives. It encourages critical thinking and offers new frameworks for understanding gender and sexuality. By integrating diverse voices and interdisciplinary approaches, it fosters deeper engagement with complex social issues. The text serves as a guide for educators and students alike, aiming to enhance comprehension and promote an inclusive dialogue about identity and power dynamics in contemporary society.
Aligning Labor, Scholarship, and Teaching
Focusing on writing studies, this book offers an in-depth exploration of strategies to support first-year writing students and their instructors, particularly within open access institutions. It emphasizes the unique challenges these students face and provides insights into effective teaching practices and resources tailored to enhance their writing skills and academic success.