A Pedagogical Intervention on Racism and Anti-Racism
摘要
This chapter illustrates how I have applied Transformative-Emancipatory Pedagogy (TEP) to address controversial and sensitive topics in diverse classrooms. It presents a detailed account of a two-day workshop on racism titled “Racism, Anti-Racism, and Identity Politics in Europe: The Case of France from a Comparative Perspective,” introduced in graduate courses in the fields of migration and discrimination. The workshop serves as an advanced example of how to use the TEP methodology. The chapter highlights the four key elements of TEP interventions designed to holistically engage learners: prepared environment, meaningful content, interconnected activities, and embedded ethical practices. It explores the various steps and the rationale behind them. Central to this methodology is the TEP prepared environment, which replaces traditional lectures with dynamic, learner-centered activities that promote self-directed learning, critical dialogue, and transformative experiences. Meaningful content is delivered through direct engagement with social sciences literature and real-life, relatable examples of discrimination, employing visual material such as documentaries and video clips by rappers. The intervention encourages students to develop a deep understanding of racism and, when necessary, to challenge it by leveraging their diverse experiences to promote conscientization. This is done via the integration of core ethical issues that allow to engage with peers who have different backgrounds and experiences with racism and other forms of discrimination. This practical guide offers educators a blueprint for reproducing and adapting the workshop. Beyond its specific focus, it offers insights on the TEP methodology, allowing for the development of effective pedagogical interventions with implications beyond the topic and context in which it was implemented.