As students of all ages prepare to go back to school, educators may wonder how to address some of the most challenging issues of our day. For those interested in a real-world approach to talking about race with students, “Teaching Race: How to Help Students Unmask and Challenge Racism” is a valuable how-to guide. Mary Hess, Luther Seminary professor of educational leadership, is one of the contributing authors.
“Teaching Race” is written for those in predominantly white institutions who are looking for ways to teach about race that work in real classrooms. The authors, experts on teaching and learning, offer practical insights and guidance on how to host productive discussions about race, even with those who are reluctant. Chapters include topics such as how to build trust, ideas for dealing with conflict, and mistakes to avoid.
This volume is ideal for educators, leaders, and campus pastors. “Teaching Race” contains activities and exercises that will help introduce the topic of race in an educational setting.