Special Series- Episode 5: Exploring PLCs and the voices of the Marginalized with Dr. Evette Allen-Moore

This is the fifth episode of a 6 episode series where the Bulldog Educator host, Kirsten Wilson, chats with guest, Dr. Evette Allen-Moore about the questions she has been contemplating, how higher education PLC spaces ensure and create inclusive cultures that amplify the voices of BIPOC students and teachers. Through the episode we also explore what other aspects need to be present in a PLC and what we need to keep mindful of when considering representation and student voice. The concept of representation and the importance of perspective and personal experience bring to the table also are a theme throughout the episode. The discussion explores how PLCs can amplify the voices of the marginalized, the concept of the Inclusive Excellence Framework, and what may need to change or be customized regarding the questions asked in a PLC and who is present in a PLC to ensure all voices are represented and heard.

Resources referenced in the episode:

4 Essential Questions for the PLC:

Fischer, D., & Frey, N. (2015, February). That pesky fourth PLC question. Solution Tree Blog. Retrieved from https://www.solutiontree.com/blog/that-pesky-fourth-plc-question/

Characteristics of a PLC:

Bailey, K. (2010). 6 essential characteristics of a PLC. Retrieved from https://www-grms.stjohns.k12.fl.us/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/What-it-Means-to-be-a-Model-PLC-School.pdf

Definition of Marginalized person:

Gehl, N. (2019, June 28). How to better support your marginalized students. The Art of Education University. Retrieved March 2, 2023, from https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/09/02/how-to-better-support-your-marginalized-students/

Inclusive Excellence Framework:

Original framework from AACU and the Howard Hughes Medical Institute: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission

Research used for preparation in discussion in this episode:

Embedding DEI into practice: https://www.aacu.org/office-of-undergraduate-stem-education/inclusive-excellence-commission

Denver Office of Teaching and Learning: Inclusive Teaching Practices- Inclusive Excellence Framework (based on the work from AACU-HHMI): https://operations.du.edu/inclusive-teaching/inclusive-excellence

Student voice/experience:

Anderson, G. (2020, October 23). Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for black students. Racism fuels poor mental health outcomes for Black students. https://www.insidehighered.com/news/2020/10/23/racism-fuels-poor-mental-health-outcomes-black-students 

Griffin, E. (2020, February). See Me For Who I Am. The Learning Professional 1, 41, 36–38. (https://learningforward.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/the-learning-professional-february2020.pdf)

You can locate Dr. Evette Allen-Moore at New York Institute of Technology Assistant Dean of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion and ELA Education Services, LLC, where she is owner and CEO.

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