Recentering Courage and Care in Education: A Conversation Dr. Todd Beer and Devin Moran

About this episode

The episode discusses the role of academics in supporting students' critical thinking on social issues within educational institutions.

What is the role academics play in institutions, especially in the classroom, when it comes to supporting students' critical thinking around social issues? As we struggle with questions around free speech and what can or cannot be taught on campuses, how do educators navigate these issues, not necessarily from an administrative perspective, but from a student-focused one? Dr. Todd Beer is an Associate Professor and Chair of Sociology and Anthropology at Lake Forest College in Illinois, where his research spans globalization, social movements, environmental sociology, and climate justice. Dr. Devin M. Moran is a faculty member at Austin Peay State University's College of Education in Tennessee, teaching classroom management, instructional design, and the foundations of education. Dr. Moran is a sought-after speaker, researcher, and facilitator known for helping institutions build more inclusive, equitable, and effective learning environments.

People in this episode

Guests: Dr Devin M Moran, Dr Todd Beer

Topics covered

• education
• critical thinking
• social issues
• free speech
• inclusive learning environments

Keywords

• courage
• care
• sociology
• anthropology
• classroom management

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Places: Illinois, Tennessee

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