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- Title
Getting Students Beyond Ideologies: Using Heterosexist Guided imagery in the Classroom.
- Authors
Henderson, Angela; Murdock, Jennifer
- Abstract
Research shows that introductory courses in college provide an opportunity to invoke transformative learning, enhance students' ability to take the role of the 'other,' and encourage an authentic learning experience (Mezirow ). Few studies, however, have examined transformative approaches wherein students examine heterosexist ideologies. This study introduces a teaching strategy using a guided imagery script designed to challenge students' previously-held ideas about heterosexism and homophobia. Using data from students enrolled in introductory sociology course offered at a major university in the West, this study presents qualitative data on students' emotional and intellectual responses to the guided imagery. The authors offer this guided imagery exercise as an effective teaching tool.
- Subjects
HETEROSEXISM in higher education; TRANSFORMATIVE learning; CRITICAL pedagogy; HOMOPHOBIA in schools; EFFECTIVE teaching
- Publication
Innovative Higher Education, 2012, Vol 37, Issue 3, p185
- ISSN
0742-5627
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.1007/s10755-011-9198-4