Pedagogy Oct 2023

Getting Past a Crisis Mentality

Theresa Tinkle

Abstract

Abstract This opinion piece advocates for literature courses that examine the United States’ mental health crisis from the perspective of neurodiverse writers. This is not a short-term solution to the crisis, but over time courses can have a powerful impact on students’ attitudes toward and understanding of mental illness. Courses engaging in this work will advance the cause of social justice and the full inclusion of neurodiverse students and faculty in our classrooms and on our campuses.

Journal
Pedagogy
Published
2023-10-01
DOI
10.1215/15314200-10640005
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race and writing
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