Engagement
We Got Ghosted: A Failed Collaboration
We got ghosted. Not in a dating app kind of way, but in a way that seemed surprisingly similar: messages … Read More
Teaching a whole semester of a Sociology class can be exhausting sometimes. To deal with the end of the semester burn-out and bring out that spark among the students, these meaningful public‑facing activities might be helpful! Check out this teaching resource: Teaching with Students as Your First Audience!
Bored of just lecturing on social class? Try this boardgame-like activity, “Life Still Happens.” This gamified activity teaches about family’s life chance.
In her ASA Footnotes article, “Meeting the Moment: Why We Can’t Afford to Let Sociology Classrooms Become Places Where Hope Comes to Die,” Ashley C. Rondini (Franklin & Marshall College) points to ways teachers can help students of sociology cultivate the hope that they will need for the work that lies ahead. Read the article here.
If your looking for books to assign that address social and public issues and have accompanying multimedia content: check out “The Authors’ Attic” interview series by Social Problems on YouTube.
“Can We Still Come to Class If We Want To?”
In the Fall of 2024, I attempted to give students a “research day.” assuming they would appreciate the extra time … Read More
Sociology’s Problem-Solving Potential
In his 2004 presidential address to the American Sociological Association, Michael Burawoy called on professional sociologists to recognize that, … Read More
Many sociology instructors use podcasts in their courses, but how can we ensure that students are getting their full benefit? Read this Teaching Sociology article to find out more!
Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.
This piece, published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers instructors various ideas for sparking joy and fostering connection in the classroom. Many of these activities can even be adapted for online classes.
We Got Ghosted: A Failed Collaboration
We got ghosted. Not in a dating app kind of way, but in a way that seemed surprisingly similar: messages … Read More
Teaching a whole semester of a Sociology class can be exhausting sometimes. To deal with the end of the semester burn-out and bring out that spark among the students, these meaningful public‑facing activities might be helpful! Check out this teaching resource: Teaching with Students as Your First Audience!
Bored of just lecturing on social class? Try this boardgame-like activity, “Life Still Happens.” This gamified activity teaches about family’s life chance.
In her ASA Footnotes article, “Meeting the Moment: Why We Can’t Afford to Let Sociology Classrooms Become Places Where Hope Comes to Die,” Ashley C. Rondini (Franklin & Marshall College) points to ways teachers can help students of sociology cultivate the hope that they will need for the work that lies ahead. Read the article here.
If your looking for books to assign that address social and public issues and have accompanying multimedia content: check out “The Authors’ Attic” interview series by Social Problems on YouTube.
“Can We Still Come to Class If We Want To?”
In the Fall of 2024, I attempted to give students a “research day.” assuming they would appreciate the extra time … Read More
Sociology’s Problem-Solving Potential
In his 2004 presidential address to the American Sociological Association, Michael Burawoy called on professional sociologists to recognize that, … Read More
Many sociology instructors use podcasts in their courses, but how can we ensure that students are getting their full benefit? Read this Teaching Sociology article to find out more!
Did you know that the American Sociological Review has a podcast? See this link to get access to various episodes that you can use in your courses.
This piece, published in The Chronicle of Higher Education, offers instructors various ideas for sparking joy and fostering connection in the classroom. Many of these activities can even be adapted for online classes.