Learning in Colour
Emerging from ongoing partnerships with United in Colour and a research project documenting and narrativizing racialized students’ experiences in the classroom, Learning in Colour aims to consolidate information, resources and guidance for university community members regarding the cultivation of safer classroom and campus spaces informed by the experiences and narratives of Black, Indigenous, and racialized students. Explore the site and engage with its various mediums to enhance your understanding of how you can contribute to a safer learning environment for everyone!
CONTENT WARNING: Depending on your lived experiences and identities, some of the content on this site may be troubling, uncomfortable, challenging, and, at times, triggering. Engage mindfully and intentionally when embarking on your exploration of Learning in Colour, and connect with resources for students if needed.
Key Citations:
Hall, R. & Brockbank, M. (2021). Learning in Colour. McMaster University.
Brockbank, M.* & Hall, R.* (2023). Imagining safety for racialized students in remote learning. In Quintel, D.F. & York. A. (Eds.) Privacy and Safety in Remote Learning. pp.83-96. MT Open Press. https://doi.org/10.56638/mtopb00123.
Brockbank, M.* & Hall, R.* (2022). “I guess I’m not alone in this”: Exploring racialized students’ experiences and perspectives of safer classrooms at McMaster University. In A. de Bie & C. A. Grisé (Eds.), Where learning deeply matters: Reflections on the past, present, and future of teaching at McMaster University (Chapter 20). Paul R. MacPherson Institute for Leadership, Innovation and Excellence in Teaching, McMaster University. https://mulpress.mcmaster.ca/mi/article/view/4965/4314.
Interviews
Creating inclusive learning spaces through online engagement