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Thanks, Emily Navarro, for sharing her Pedagogy of the Senses with First Publics! In this piece, Navarro discusses a method for decentering technology to bring about a more engaged, memorable experience. See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
NEW CONNECTION! 🗣️ See Tom Wolff and colleagues' article on computational literacy in undergraduate sociology! buff.ly/0Y3GHEB
Check out this new Reflection by JoAnna Boudreaux on a “failed” collaboration project focused on public issues! See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
Use this resource based on "Teenage" documentary and the New York Times “Teenage Bill of Rights” (1945) to help students analyze adolescence as a socially constructed life stage. trails.asanet.org/article/view...
As much as we want to see a university as a neutral space for all students, it's probably a more "Racialized Space" than you might think it is. See this activity for teaching about race and space in higher education: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
See our reflections from our last webinar in our Teaching Methods Series, where our panelists discussed engaging students in methods, fostering a critical lens, and preparing them for careers beyond the classroom. thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
Explore this LinkedIn blog post on "Curricular Barriers That Harm Neurodivergent Students of Color." www.linkedin.com/pulse/reveal...
It's all about Florida: teaching systemic inequality but not sure if the course contents follow the state laws? Better check this 'state-approved' sanitized sociology textbook out!
Florida Introduces “Sanitized” Sociology Textbook
The volume was created after a state review found that existing course materials violated a law prohibiting general education courses from teaching about systemic inequality. So far, at least two…
insidehighered.com
"Over the years, the classroom has shifted in ways that are both visible and felt. Students are more willing to talk about mental health, more open about....see more at: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
What it means to learn outside schools? Try this experiential project by Alyssa Lyons in museum settings, where students examine exhibition, display, and content of museums. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
Thinking about choosing between JD vs PhD? Why not both? Read about what Dr. Lageson has to say about being a professional at the intersection of both disciplines here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
You might get hungry but it's a good place to learn semi-structured interview technique, probing, rapport building, and content analysis. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
When fertility isn't just a personal choice, try Oslawski-Lopez and Tabor's class activity, allowing students to discussion gendered decision-making of different sex, married couples. Here is the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics@firstpublics.bsky.social · 4mo agoFirst Publics will host a conversation with Vanessa Gonlin (University of Georgia) and Jennifer Turner (Institute for Women’s Policy Research) on April 13, 2026 from 1-2 PM EST. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
First Publics will host a conversation with Vanessa Gonlin (University of Georgia) and Jennifer Turner (Institute for Women’s Policy Research) on April 13, 2026 from 1-2 PM EST. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
AI is transforming both teaching and learning behaviors among teachers and students. But what about grading sociological papers with AI? Learn more about Francisco Olivos, Tobias Kamelski, and Sebastián Ascui-Gac's study from this link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
Hey there good people! While you are enjoying a warm sunny day of Spring, why not take a quick look at our newly published class note? Click here for Soligo's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
Important Class Note alert❗ Wondering about how to teach a class with multiple perspectives on education policy? Dr. Brown has some great suggestions! Here's the link for Brown's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
Check out Amanda Mireles' Mentoring Made Simple: A Conversation Starter for Faculty and Teaching Assistants, on ASA TRAILS. Link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
Job search season is here! Check out this wonderful assignment by Brooke Johnson that teaches student how to articulate their competencies and guides students in critically analyzing a job posting relevant to their career goals. Here is the link:
Bridging Sociology and Careers: A Job Analysis Exercise | TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology
Students of sociology graduate with a wide variety of skills and knowledge areas, but they often struggle to articulate these competencies. This assignment guides students in critically analyzing a…
trails.asanet.org
The First Publics team is thrilled to announce that our very own Sarah Shannon, the Co-Founder of First Publics, has been promoted to the rank of a full Professor! We are all very happy and proud of you! Congratulations!
