Repositioning how educators choose to engage with marginalized students is necessary. MENSCH provides a flexible roadmap for educators with the goal of avoiding deficit views based on elements of the capability approach, double consciousness, multiple consciousness, and Black feminism. Dr. Harris-Weedman conducted an exploratory qualitative study about the experiences of students of color at one traditional university pre, during, and following their time abroad.
Learning Objectives:
Have an understanding of key takeaway points of my research.
Be able to describe my framework and have a sense of how it can practically be utilized.
Have an asset based community style perspective with which to engage students.
