Difficult Dialogues Enhancing Discussions about Diversity

Techniques for managing college classroom discussions about cultural diversity and oppression are offered, using a model of social identity development that helps to understand student responses and classroom dynamics. The model posits five stages of social identity development experienced by indivi...

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Published inCollege teaching Vol. 43; no. 2; pp. 47 - 52
Main Author Goodman, Diane J.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Taylor & Francis Group 01.04.1995
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Subjects
Anger
Children
Classroom Communication
Classroom Environment
Classroom Techniques
College Instruction
Cultural Differences
Cultural Pluralism
Discussion (Teaching Technique)
Diversity (Groups)
Group Dynamics
Guilt
Higher Education
Individual Development
Oppression
Prejudices
Racism
Social groups
Social Identity
Social justice
Stereotypes
Student Development
Teaching Methods
Theories
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Summary:Techniques for managing college classroom discussions about cultural diversity and oppression are offered, using a model of social identity development that helps to understand student responses and classroom dynamics. The model posits five stages of social identity development experienced by individuals in both disadvantaged and advantaged groups: naivete, acceptance, resistance, redefinition, and internalization. (MSE)
ISSN:8756-7555
1930-8299
DOI:10.1080/87567555.1995.9925513