Plenary Session – Teaching and Outsider Status

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Law professors of color often report special challenges in the classroom stemming from dynamics that are hard to spot and to know how to address.  This session will identify specific issues that may be of concern. How do I deal with difficult students? How do I ensure diverse participation in the classroom? How should I address the various differences among students students - particularly racial or gender differences - and differences between students and myself? Dean Johnson will offer some advice on how to plan and to facilitate classroom teaching in both large and small courses, and to be a more effective teacher.  His remarks will be followed by a lengthy period for questions and interactive discussion.