The Privilege Walk exercise, created by Peggy McIntosh’s (1988), is a powerful tool for raising awareness of systemic advantages and disadvantages. Participants respond to prompts by stepping forward or backward, depending on their lived experiences. For example, a participant may step forward if they “never had to worry about crime, drugs, or violence in their […]
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Leah Thomas’s The Intersectional Environmentalist (2022) highlights how environmental issues disproportionately affect marginalised communities, linking social justice with sustainability. She critiques mainstream environmentalism for sidelining voices from racialised and underprivileged groups, advocating instead for an inclusive approach that recognises intersecting systems of oppression. The book serves as both a call to action and a practical guide for […]
The timeline of HE highlights key transformations in access, technology, marketization, equity, and professionalization. Initiatives like the “Robbins Report” and modular systems expanded access, fostering inclusivity and interdisciplinary learning. Advancements in e-learning and blended methodologies redefined pedagogy, while equity-focused policies reshaped institutional priorities around diversity, inclusion, and sustainability. These shifts set the stage for a […]
After reading Karen Harris’s Embracing the Silence: Introverted Learning and the Online Classroom, I found myself reflecting deeply on my teaching practices, particularly around the concept of participation. I’ve often placed pressure on students to “actively participate,” sometimes even tying grades to this notion of engagement. However, this approach has sometimes led to students freezing or […]