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Integration and Infusion in Practice: International Race and Education Series

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The Integration and Infusion in Practice: International Race and Education Series is a collection of resources designed to help educators integrate and infuse issues of race and education into their teaching practice.

Internationalizing a School of Education: Integration and Infusion in Practice (International Race and Education Series)

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Why is it important to integrate and infuse issues of race and education?

There are many reasons why it is important to integrate and infuse issues of race and education into teaching practice.

Race is a social construct that has a profound impact on the lives of all students. By ignoring race, educators are perpetuating the idea that it is not an important factor in students' lives.
Students of color are more likely to experience racism and discrimination in schools. By integrating and infusing issues of race into the curriculum, educators can help students to understand and cope with the challenges they face.
All students need to be prepared to live in a diverse world. By teaching about race and education, educators can help students to develop the critical thinking skills and cultural competency they need to succeed in college, career, and life.

How can I integrate and infuse issues of race and education into my teaching practice?

There are many ways to integrate and infuse issues of race and education into your teaching practice.

Use diverse materials. When selecting textbooks, articles, and other resources, make sure to include materials that represent a variety of racial and ethnic perspectives.
Invite guest speakers. Invite guest speakers from different racial and ethnic backgrounds to share their experiences and perspectives with your students.
Discuss current events. Use current events to spark discussions about race and education. Help students to understand the historical context of these events and their impact on the lives of people of color.
Create opportunities for students to share their own experiences. Provide students with opportunities to share their own experiences with race and education. This can be done through journaling, class discussions, or other creative activities.
Be reflective. Reflect on your own teaching practice and identify ways to make it more inclusive and equitable. Seek out feedback from students and colleagues to help you improve your practice.

Integrating and infusing issues of race and education into your teaching practice is an important step towards creating a more just and equitable school system. By ng so, you can help all students to succeed in college, career, and life.