“Archives at the Margins: Toward a Liberatory Pedagogy in Anthropology“ Cultural Anthropology Abstract: This essay reflects on the academic margins as a space of openness for anthropological teaching and learning. I describe an activity in which students in a medical
New publication: Reshaping General Education as the Practice of Freedom
“Reshaping General Education as the Practice of Freedom“ Chapter in Applying Anthropology to General Education: Reshaping Colleges and Universities for the 21st Century, e Abstract: General education sits at the center of debates about the role higher education plays—or should
New publication: Building a #COVIDSyllabus
“Building a #COVIDSyllabus: Lessons for the Future of Collaborative Pedagogy” Teaching and Learning Anthropology Journal Abstract: In early March 2020, Teaching and Learning Anthropology (TLA) initiated a crowdsourced document entitled “Teaching COVID-19: An Anthropology Syllabus Project.” This essay reflects on
Jenks recognized for outstanding undergraduate teaching
Angela Jenks has been named the American Anthropological Association Award for Excellence in Undergraduate Teaching recipient. The honor bestowed by the 10,000+ member association recognizes educators who have impacted the discipline through outstanding teaching and inspiration to their students. Read
Jenks appointed as Vice Associate Dean of Faculty Development and Diversity
UCI School of Social Sciences News: Casavantes Bradford and Jenks appointed to lead school’s Office of Faculty Development and Diversity
New publication: Editorial on Iatrogenesis and Harm in Covid-19
Editorial in The BMJ Opinion: “Iatrogeneis and harm in covid-19–when medical care ignores social forces.“ By Seth Holmes, Angela Jenks, Helena Hansen, and Scott Stonington.
New issue of Teaching and Learning Anthropology
The newest issue of Teaching and Learning Anthropology is now available! Highlights from this issue: Beatriz Reyes-Foster and Aimee DeNoyelles examine the use of photovoice to facilitate concept mastery and help students connect course concepts to lived experiences in an online discussion
Webinar and Resources: Teaching Migration
Teaching and Learning Anthropology hosted a webinar on Teaching Migration with Ruth Gomberg-Muñoz, Sarah B. Horton, and Isabella Alexander-Nathani on November 2, 2020. Watch the recording here. Download the webinar teaching resources here.
Roundtable: (Re)writing Anthropology and Raising Our Voices from the Academic Margins
Roundtable at the 2020 AAA virtual conference: “(Re)writing Anthropology and Raising Our Voices from the Academic Margins.” View the recording of our conversation here. Participants: Kimberley McKinson, Edward K. Snajdr, Shonna Trinch, Erica L. Williams, Angela C. Jenks, and Justin
Now available: Teaching Together: A Handbook for Faculty and TAs
Katie Cox and I are pleased to share Teaching Together: A Handbook for Faculty and TAs. Download the handbook here. This handbook shares the insights and resources developed through the Teaching Together Learning Community, which targeted instructors and TAs of social science courses with