Series: Teaching Theory
Seven Principles for Teaching Social Theory
I’ve taught social theory to undergraduate students at public institutions for over a decade, and among the instructional challenges this … Read More
Theory for Good: Sociology in Cultural Studies
Deploying sociological theory is a core part of our teaching in cultural studies. Indeed, one of our most prominent theorists … Read More
Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
Interview with Kyle Green
As part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics spoke to Dr. Kyle Green about his podcast … Read More
Constructive Conflict in Teaching Theory
As an academic, I am driven by the following commitments: liberatory knowledge, sharing power, and critical application. These values inform … Read More
Theory texts can be dense & difficult for students. This 2019 @thesocietypages Teaching TSP post shows how to teach de Beauviour’s “Introduction to the Second Sex” in an approachable way using @socimages.
Lessons on Living Theory
“Well, you might say, this is all very well in ‘theory’ but what about ‘in practice’?”(Burawoy, p. 219) … Read More
Toward a Better Vision of Classical Sociological Theory
Sociological theory often feels disconnected from nearly everything else we teach in undergraduate courses. This is not totally an accident, … Read More
Are you looking for a new classroom activity to engage students? Angela Adkins (2023) suggests using open-ended, non-directive vignettes to promote the discussion of sociological theory and address systemic issues and social justice.
Seven Principles for Teaching Social Theory
I’ve taught social theory to undergraduate students at public institutions for over a decade, and among the instructional challenges this … Read More
Theory for Good: Sociology in Cultural Studies
Deploying sociological theory is a core part of our teaching in cultural studies. Indeed, one of our most prominent theorists … Read More
Teaching theory next semester? Check out this Teaching Sociology piece by Dromi and Stabler on an exercise that “aims to facilitate a deeper appreciation of the relationship between sociological theorizing and the pursuit of the common good.”
Interview with Kyle Green
As part of our Teaching Theory Special Series, First Publics spoke to Dr. Kyle Green about his podcast … Read More
Constructive Conflict in Teaching Theory
As an academic, I am driven by the following commitments: liberatory knowledge, sharing power, and critical application. These values inform … Read More
Theory texts can be dense & difficult for students. This 2019 @thesocietypages Teaching TSP post shows how to teach de Beauviour’s “Introduction to the Second Sex” in an approachable way using @socimages.
Lessons on Living Theory
“Well, you might say, this is all very well in ‘theory’ but what about ‘in practice’?”(Burawoy, p. 219) … Read More
Toward a Better Vision of Classical Sociological Theory
Sociological theory often feels disconnected from nearly everything else we teach in undergraduate courses. This is not totally an accident, … Read More
Are you looking for a new classroom activity to engage students? Angela Adkins (2023) suggests using open-ended, non-directive vignettes to promote the discussion of sociological theory and address systemic issues and social justice.