Teaching in Higher Ed Designing for Justice
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Dec 19, 2024 Rajiv Jhangiani, Vice Provost at Brock University, discusses the urgent need for justice in education. He emphasizes the importance of designing educational tools that don't reinforce systemic biases. Jhangiani highlights the success of zero-textbook degree programs in making education more equitable. He shares insights on fostering open dialogue regarding academic integrity and the role of AI in learning. The conversation underscores the necessity of incorporating diverse voices and collaborative efforts to create inclusive educational environments.
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Students Respond to Genocide
- Rajiv Jhangiani's students reacted to learning about genocide with initial horror, then desensitization, then horror at their desensitization.
- They channeled this into action, baking and selling goods based on recipes from Holocaust survivors, donating proceeds to refugees.
Injustice in Higher Ed
- Injustice in higher education manifests in systemic biases like mistrust of students and lack of support for basic needs.
- These issues perpetuate societal hierarchies and motivate Jhangiani's work.
Designing for Justice
- Design for justice by including those affected by decisions in the decision-making process.
- Sometimes, it's better to create a new, more inclusive table than to participate in a disrespectful one.
