FITS 2022 ADJUNCT SUMMER INSTITUTE

Theory to Practice: Decolonizing the Curriculum and Culturally Responsive Pedagogy

Wednesday May 18, 2022

Dr. Srivi Ramasubramanian's presentation explored the larger theories of decoloniality, indigenous pedagogy, trauma-informed approaches to the practice of teaching. The workshop included small breakout groups where attendees shared their experiences and insights. Srividya “Srivi” Ramasubramanian holds a Ph.D. in mass communication from Pennsylvania State University. She is a leading communication scholar whose work addresses contemporary global issues relating to media, diversity and social justice.

Speaker Biography Dr. Srivi Ramasubramanian

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. Srivi Ramasubramanian's feedback survey questions.

Related Reading

Cochrane, S.V., Chhabra, M., Jones, M.A., & Spragg, D. (Eds.). (2017). Culturally Responsive Teaching and Reflection in Higher Education: Promising Practices From the Cultural Literacy Curriculum Institute (1st ed.). Routledge. https://doi.org/10.4324/9781315283333

López, F. A. (2017). Altering the trajectory of the selffulfilling prophecy: Asset-based pedagogy and classroom dynamics. Journal of Teacher Education, 68(2), 193-212. https://doi.org/10.1177/0022487116685751

Ramasubramanian, S., Riewestahl, E., & Landmark, S. (2021). The Trauma-informed Equity-minded Asset-based Model (TEAM): The six R’s for social justice-oriented educators. Journal of Media Literacy Education, 13(2), 29-42. https://doi.org/10.23860/JMLE-2021-13-2-3

Ramasubramanian, S., Sousa, A. N., & Gonlin, V. (2017). Facilitated difficult dialogues on racism: A goal-based approach. Journal of Applied Communication Research, 45(5), 537-556. https://doi.org/10.1080/00909882.2017.1382706

Thomas, M. S., Crosby, S., & Vanderhaar, J. (2019). Trauma-informed practices in schools across two decades: An interdisciplinary review of research. Review of Research in Education, 43(1), 422-452. https://doi.org/10.3102/0091732X18821123

Venet, A. S (2021). Equity-Centered Trauma-Informed Education (Equity and Social Justice in Education). Norton Books in Education.