Experiential learning activities foster reflection and reflexivity which facilitate thinking critically about race and racism. In a previous study, we used a game to assess students’ race-talk and evaluate the impact of Race and Ethnicity (R&E) courses on racial ideologies. These activities provided opportunities for experiential learning and reflexivity. Instructors of R&E courses can use similar activities to encourage critical thinking about racial socialization, facilitate a more responsive pedagogy, and demonstrate teaching effectiveness. Students benefit from this experiential activity because they may develop a more critical understanding of racism, race, and ethnicity.
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