Kohout-Tailor, Jessica

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Clemson UniversityTigerPrintsPresentations University Libraries4-2019Using Feminist Pedagogy to TransformInformation Literacy InstructionJessica Kohout-TailorFollow this and additional works at: https://tigerprints.clemson.edu/lib_presPart of the Library and Information Science CommonsUsing Feminist Pedagogy to Transform Information Literacy InstructionDR. JESSICA KOHOUT-TAILORUNDERGRADUATE EXPERIENCE LIBRARIANCLEMSON UNIVERSITY LIBRARIESLearning Outcomes By the end of the session,  you will be able to explain what feminist pedagogy is you will be able to identify strategies to implement feminist pedagogy in the information literacy classroom you will be able to describe how to reflect on your instruction using a feminist pedagogical lensMy Background Professional background in school libraries Project based learning, student-centered learning experiences, social reconstructionism curriculum  Moved to a large public research institution in a rural area of the southeastern United States First-year rhetoric and composition course and academic support groupsFeminist Pedagogy Form of critical pedagogy  Approach to education that is informed by feminist framework (Accardi, 2010) Concerned with social justice and views education as a vehicle for to expose and end the oppression of women and other kinds of oppression (e.g., racism, ableism, sexism) Centers on what we teach, as well as how we teach  Move from lecture-based, passive learning experience to an active and collaborative experience for students Student voice My Journey using Feminist Pedagogy One-shot sessions were typically taught using traditional modes Active learning Investigation of power Who has power in the classroom? Who is the knowledge keeper? What message does this send to students?Collective knowledge creatorsStrategies Activities that engage student voice and listening Pulling from background knowledge and experience Student as teacher Student-driven learning outcomes Community of learning (teacher included)Strategies Awareness of deficit thinking Explicit acknowledgement of the value students bring to the classroom  Content: use of search terms to begin conversations Extend conversations one-on-one Critical thinking questions Why do you think there are many/few results for this topic?  Whose voice is heard? Whose voice is not heard?Reflective Practices Role of reflection in my teaching What worked well? What would I improve on? What could I do differently next time? Lesson plans  Feedback and revision – as teachers, we never arrive! What Has Changed Self-Reflection My self-awareness as teacher and librarian Lens of power and oppression  Personal challenge to incorporate Where is student voice? Colleagues and Instruction Program Share experiencesNext Steps Rethinking workshop requests Continue to practice and take risks Read and studyDebrief What is feminist pedagogy? What strategies do you use or could use to uplift student voice in your instruction? How might you use a feminist pedagogical lens when designing student learning opportunities?References Accardi, M. T. (2010). Feminist pedagogy for library instruction. Retrieved from https://ebookcentral.proquest.com Accardi, M. T. (2018). Leaky ceilings, staplers, and Nazis: Collocating reference work and social justice. In K. Adler, I. Beilin, & E. Tewell (Eds.) Reference librarianship & justice: History, Practice & Praxis. (pp. 1-10) Sacramento: Library Juice Press. Pagowsky, N., & McElroy, K. (Eds.). (2016). Critical library handbook volume I: Essays and workbook activities. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries. Pagowsky, N., & McElroy, K. (2016). Critical library handbook volume 2: Lesson Plans. Chicago, IL: Association of College and Research Libraries. Jessica Kohout-TailorUndergraduate Experience LibrarianClemson University LibrariesClemson, South Carolina, USAEmail: jkohout@Clemson.eduTelephone: 1.864.656.4177Twitter: @jkohout_tailor

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