The lecture will be held Friday, December 4, 2009, in 111 Koldus. Lunch will be provided to registrants at 11:45 a.m. The lecture will begin at noon and end at 1:00 p.m.
African American learners are systematically challenged by deficit thinking and actions in K-16 academic settings. The realities of their disproportionate representation in discipline, suspension, expulsion, special education, gifted education, and college preparation are compelling. Such representation negatively and strategically impacts their optimal academic outcomes across grade levels. Deficit thinking must be transformed to embrace, implement, and maintain strength and integrity perspectives. This presentation will highlight culturally responsive leadership and educator perspectives necessary to transform 21st century educational environments among these dynamic learners.
Dr. Webb-Hasan received her Ed.D. in Special Education in 1994 from Illinois State University. She teaches a number of courses in the Department of Educational Administration, including Educational Administration and Human Resource Development in Cross-Cultural Environments, Culturally Responsive Leadership, Multicultural Education, and Analysis of Teaching Behavior.
The First Friday Lecture Series is a program of the African American Professional Organization held the first Friday of the month and is sponsored by the Division of Research and Graduate Studies.
To learn more about the African American Professional Organization, visit their website.
