Geddes Hall, Coffee House
Speakers
Kati Macaluso, Ph.D., Assistant Teaching Professor, Institute for Educational Initiatives
About
What are the most frequently assigned and taught texts in Indiana middle and high school English classrooms? How do these texts compare to what's being taught on a national level? Do these texts reflect broader, national conversations around social issues like racism, climate change, mental health, and immigration?
In this Forum, Professors Mike and Kati Macaluso will share results from a recent study that surveyed 800 Indiana middle and high school English teachers about their curricular practices. These results inspired their “Social Justice Teacher Book Club,” a project supported through the Center for Social Concern’s Community Impact Grant. With nearly 20 teachers participating in the book club, the goal is to introduce new books into the classroom curriculum that could inspire social change, foster empathy, and build solidarity across differences while supporting teachers’ goals for students’ literacy achievement.
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Register by Friday, February 25, 2022 to attend this event.