Pedagogies of Voice

This session addresses the knowing-doing gap that keeps us from implementing an equity-centered, inclusive pedagogy in the face of global unrest. Grounded in seminal frameworks like Understanding by Design and the work of Paolo Freire, bell hooks, and Gloria Ladson-Billings, we will explore the intersection of equity and pedagogy and the toxins that incarcerate our imaginations. The session focuses on elevating student voice and agency, while empowering teachers as healers and community-builders. In light of rising political censorship and systemic inequities, participants will explore concrete tools and practices for transformative, equity-driven pedagogy that fosters Identity, Belonging, Inquiry, and Efficacy, the four domains of Agency, for both educators and students within today’s tumultuous global context.