Transforming Classrooms - Community Engaged Teaching

Explore community-engaged pedagogy through a TEDx talk by Dr. Veronica Shepp, Assistant Professor in the Sociology & Anthropology Department. Discover how student-created zines can be powerful tools for community education and peer support. Delve into Dr. Shepp's research on gender-based violence, focusing on help-seeking, disclosure, and survivors' navigation of carceral social services. Learn about her emphasis on marginalized survivors, including sex workers and undocumented individuals. Gain insights into Dr. Shepp's teaching approach, which integrates activism and community engagement through diverse course texts, holistic community care, and collaborative projects with community partners. Understand the potential of this pedagogical approach to transform classrooms and create meaningful connections between academic learning and real-world impact.

Transforming Classrooms:Community Engaged Teaching | Dr. Veronica Shepp | TEDxMontanaStateUniversity