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Re: Any Thoughts
Ronald Kephart (rkephart@OSPREY.UNF.EDU)
Mon, 29 Jul 1996 11:51:51 -0400
In message <199607270505.AAA28978@ns1.computek.net> josephine ryan writes:
> The real issue here is how to deal with colleagues in other disciplines who
> are putting out inaccurate/outdated/just plain stupid information to
> students.
Exactly.
> How do we handle this situation effectively, sharing new insights
> without completely destroying interpersonal and professional relationships?
> Helpful articles under the door? Indirect communication through students?
> If I myself have not misinterpreted the original post, I also would be
> interested useful ideas on how to handle these delicate situations. Joci
It's basically guerrilla warfare, because very often the misinformation
reinforces in one way or another the dominant ideological paradigm. I think the
most effective way is in our own classes. We also need to get ourselves on
panels discussing things such as "race", "intelligence", etc. I like to keep an
eye on the newspaper, especially the op-ed pages; I often use the idiocies
presented there as teaching tools in my classes, and I also write rebuttal
letters whenever which get printed now and then.
In dealing with colleagues, I guess it helps to get tenure first {:-)}. After
that, don't let 'em get away with anything.
However you do it, the most important thing is that you do it.
Ron Kephart
University of North Florida
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