Abstract
Within the current administration, it is vital that we, as educators, create radical queer spaces inside the classroom. Queerness inhabits a sphere between the political and individual that calls for intentional action and ways of being that go against the foundational mythologies of mainstream culture. Queering the classroom means intentionally giving space for students to be and learn, using a blend of traditional and progressive pedagogies. This includes decentralizing the classroom, decolonizing assessment practices, and giving students complete autonomy over their learning environment. By queering the classroom, educators create space for students to explore the intersections of their identity and the academic, political, and social spheres they inhabit. As the current administration of the United States threatens to undermine the autonomy of its citizens, radical queerness is a path towards a future of freedom, autonomy, and democracy.
Presenters
Sheila RichardsonStudent, Masters of Arts, Central Washington University, Washington, United States
Details
Presentation Type
Paper Presentation in a Themed Session
Theme
KEYWORDS
Queer Theory, Anti-Colonial Pedagogy, Pedagogy of the Arts, Creative Writing
