Episode 4: Creating an Activist Classroom

In light of the protests responding to the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor, Paige and Margaret discuss potential ways to create an activist classroom while teaching a literature course. In the first half of the episode, we talk about creating different courses and assignments focusing on protest. We then tackle utilizing archives, the ethics of research, and building a community in the classroom. This is just the beginning of a much larger conversation, and we would love to hear from you. How do you create an activist classroom? How do you respond to on-going social justice movements in your pedagogy? Let us know at [email protected]!