2. What is the/a purpose
of theory? How can
“theorizing” help us?
What are the limits of
theory?
3. Unit II: Values Barkadas
● Review Key Elements of Topic
● Prepare to share/explain
● Point out key sections
● Anticipate “tough points”
● Point out “use value” for Ss & Ts
Note: Assume that Tatum is 100% correct and you represent her ideas. Your
goal is to instruct student and teacher leadership groups in an aspect of her
theory. Your audience is open to talking and learning about race and are
experiencing racial tension on campus.
4.
5. Reading with /Reading Against
If this theory is right, it means . . .
If these ideas are on point, they can help us by . . .
If we accept these ideas, we can . . .
If her notions are valid, it also means that . . .
If we follow her logic, it follows that . . .
6. Reading Against/Pushing Back
If this theory is wrong, it means . . .
Something this theory overlooks is . . .
Subscribing to this theory risks . . .
If her reasoning is in correct, it follows that . . .
While I believe that . . . , something this theory
misses is . . .
7. What is the/a purpose
of theorizing about race
and racism? How can
theorizing about race
help us? What are the
limits of theorizing?
