Guide to Teaching Introductory Women's and Gender Studies: Socially Engaged Classrooms

This book provides a practical, evidence-based guide to teaching introductory Women's and Gender Studies courses, equipping instructors with key principles to adapt their pedagogy to different classroom environments and putting student learning at the center of course design. It draws on the authors' combined decades of teaching experience and aims to help instructors anticipate the challenges and rewards of teaching and learning in the introductory WGS course.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 133 pages
Publication date: 11 May 2021
Publisher: Springer Nature Switzerland AG

This comprehensive guide offers a practical and evidence-based approach to teaching introductory Women's and Gender Studies courses. Drawing upon the insights gained from a Scholarship of Teaching and Learning project that analyzed the written work of 72 Intro students, the authors equip instructors with essential principles that can facilitate their adaptation of pedagogy to diverse classroom environments. By prioritizing student learning at the core of course design, the authors encourage readers to introspect on their own investments and goals within the introductory WGS course. The book also leverages the authors' collective decades of teaching experience, aiming to provide guidance to instructors in anticipating the emotional, intellectual, and interpersonal challenges and rewards of teaching and learning in this introductory domain.

Chapters within the book delve into various aspects of course design, encompassing key considerations such as identifying desired learning outcomes, selecting appropriate course materials, designing pedagogical activities, and assessing student learning. Each chapter is thoughtfully structured to provide a clear roadmap for instructors, whether they are seasoned WGS instructors or those embarking on teaching this subject for the first time.

This book is a valuable resource for experienced WGS instructors as well as those seeking or planning to teach it, including graduate students and high school teachers. Its comprehensive coverage, practical insights, and evidence-based approach make it an essential tool for anyone interested in enhancing their teaching skills and fostering meaningful learning experiences in Women's and Gender Studies courses.

Weight: 254g
Dimension: 155 x 234 x 18 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9783030717841
Edition number: 1st ed. 2021