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Two decades ago, Beverly Daniel Tatum published a bestselling book on the psychology of racism. Now, with the release of the book’s second edition, she reflects on its relevance to schools today. Via iPamba 
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Education is a system; teaching is an action; learning is a process. Via iPamba
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Summary from Academica Top Ten - Tuesday, December 6, 2016:
"Does academic freedom have to come at the expense of inclusivity? “Too often [the] tension between academic freedom and inclusivity is presented as a fatal competition where one survives only if the other dies,” writes Grace Karram Stephenson for University World News. The author focuses on the recent debate surrounding Professor Jordan Peterson’s refusal to use gender-neutral pronouns, noting that “the situation raises some important questions about academic freedom, freedom of speech and human rights.” Stephenson notes that while the push for more inclusive campuses is a universally accepted premise, the clash between inclusivity and academic freedom sometimes leads professors to claim that an academic force is attempting to silence dissenting views. Stephenson argues, however, that “[the] difference is that inclusivity policy is often the result of student movements. And students are members of the university community.”" Via iPamba
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"Image from poster for "Universities in a Dangerous World" conference" "Universities that set up shop globally should work to uphold principles such as academic freedom, gender equity and freedom of speech -- but they sometimes compromise, scholars argue." Summary from Academica Top Ten - Thursday, June 16, 2016 "How do universities ensure proper ethics in international partnerships? Universities will sometimes compromise on principles like academic freedom, gender equity, and freedom of speech when establishing campuses in other countries, writes Elizabeth Redden for Inside Higher Ed. The author highlights some of the takeaways from a recent conference on the subject, which brought experts together to discuss some of the ways that schools can structure their partnership agreements to better protect their institutions' values internationally. As one US higher ed leader notes, there is always the “challenge of bringing liberal education to societies and environments which are difficult, where it’s not familiar, where you’re not used to doing this type of education and where you might have creeping authoritarianism.”" Via iPamba
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Joanna Williams on a study embracing technology and introducing a provocative concept of learning
Summary from Academica Top Ten - Tuesday, October 13, 2015 "Higher ed should develop “new social contract” It is time for “a new social contract to democratize education,” writes Richard DeMillo in his new book, Revolution in Higher Education: How a Small Band of Innovators Will Make College Accessible and Affordable. The author argues that the western world’s current education system is based on a hundred-year-old model that was designed for a time when few people attended college. Today, he adds, this model is financially unsustainable and it actually exacerbates social inequalities rather than fighting them. Looking forward, DeMillo finds that the advent of MOOCs could score a major victory in the democratization of education by eventually enabling anyone with a computer and internet to access a high-level education." Via iPamba
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“Redistribution” is political poison, which is strange because according to public opinion polling, lots of people are for it. Via iPamba
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"No one should teach in fear of the prospect of a wronged and vengeful student." Summary from Academica Top Ten - Friday, January 6, 2017 "How to address student grade challenges before they happen Instructors can help address grade challenges by students before they happen if they follow a few basic steps, writes David Gooblar for Chronicle Vitae. The first step, the author argues, is to be as clear as possible about your expectations and grading policies in your syllabi. The second is to clarify your grading policies throughout a semester, giving a breakdown of grading criteria at the beginning of each new assignment. The author adds that it is also crucial to create space for the appropriate discussion of grades, explain your reasoning for particular grades, and stand your ground while remaining patient with students who challenge their grades. " Via iPamba
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"It’s doesn’t have to be an antagonistic demand to prove themselves, it can be a warm invitation to contribute." Summary from Academica Top Ten - Friday, August 26, 2016: "Why professors should “cold call” on students to foster participation “In an ideal world, we wouldn’t need to call on students to get them to participate,” writes David Gooblar for Chronicle Vitae, but the reality is that professors will often have to call on students at random to solicit the desired level of participation. Critics of such “cold calling” might argue that it puts students on the spot and increases anxiety. Yet Gooblar cites research and personal experience that demonstrate that the practice offers a net positive for classrooms by helping students learn to speak up as a matter of habit." Via iPamba
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"Once upon a time in America," says professor Sajay Samuel, "going to college did not mean graduating with debt." Today, higher education has become a consumer product — costs have skyrocketed, saddling students with a combined debt of over $1 trillion, while universities and loan companies make massive profits. Samuel proposes a radical solution: link tuition costs to a degree's expected earnings, so that students can make informed decisions about their future, restore their love of learning and contribute to the world in a meaningful way. Via iPamba
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Summary from Academica Top Ten - Tuesday March 31, 2015 CFS report says student debt loads are slowing economic recovery A new study from the Canadian Federation of Students argues that a high level of student debt is hindering economic recovery. According to the CFS, student debt prevents young Canadians from buying homes, making investments, and participating in the economy. The report, entitled The Impact of Student Debt, emphasizes that young Canadians accounted for 50% of net job losses in Canada during the Great Recession, and that un- and underemployment among Canadian youth in 2014 was at 27.7%. Underemployment or working outside one's own field, the report states, contributes to skill degradation, as well as leaving young people behind in terms of experience and networking opportunities. The authors say that those with student debt have a lower net worth, fewer assets, and are less likely than their debt-free peers to have savings or investments. Debt also makes saving for a down payment for a house more difficult, and many of those burdened by student debt lack the income and job security needed to purchase a home. The report contends that easing the debt loads of students would allow them to more immediately contribute to the economy, yielding social and economic benefits for all Canadians. CFS News Release | Full Report Via iPamba
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