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Community page, hosting by The Society Pages, dedicated to the practice and politics of teaching sociology as public sociology. Link to website and new posts: linktr.ee/firstpublics

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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
Want to bring the process of lawmaking into your classroom? Read this new class note by Jinhyuk Kim where he describes how students can learn to view law as both a product and a process through simulating the lawmaking process! #ActiveLearning #HigherEducation #Sociology #Teaching #Learning
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
See this new reflection on modifying active learning to account for student silence and anxiety by Michael Gannon! Link to this in our bio. #activelearning #highereducation #sociology #teaching #learning
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 11/08/2026
If you are in New York tomorrow, Dr. Baiocchi is hosting a free screening of "The Right to Exist" at the CUNY Graduate Center @ 5pm! See the First Publics' webinar he participated in on why and how teaching research methods matters for public engagement below: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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Methods for/as Public Engagement - First Publics
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 27/07/2026
See our new connection on our site! thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 08/07/2026
Thanks, Emily Navarro, for sharing her Pedagogy of the Senses with First Publics! In this piece, Navarro discusses a method for decentering technology to bring about a more engaged, memorable experience. See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Link to Dr. Johnston's "Introduction to Secondary Teaching": www.bloomsbury.com/us/introduct...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 24/06/2026
NEW CONNECTION! 🗣️ See Tom Wolff and colleagues' article on computational literacy in undergraduate sociology! buff.ly/0Y3GHEB
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
Check out this new Reflection by JoAnna Boudreaux on a “failed” collaboration project focused on public issues! See it here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
Link to the textbook: collegepublishing.sagepub.com/products/the...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
Check this resource out here: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Link for the resource: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
Use this resource based on "Teenage" documentary and the New York Times “Teenage Bill of Rights” (1945) to help students analyze adolescence as a socially constructed life stage. trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 25/05/2026
As much as we want to see a university as a neutral space for all students, it's probably a more "Racialized Space" than you might think it is. See this activity for teaching about race and space in higher education: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
See our reflections from our last webinar in our Teaching Methods Series, where our panelists discussed engaging students in methods, fostering a critical lens, and preparing them for careers beyond the classroom. thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 18/05/2026
Check out this syllabus on TRAILS: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Explore this LinkedIn blog post on "Curricular Barriers That Harm Neurodivergent Students of Color." www.linkedin.com/pulse/reveal...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
It's all about Florida: teaching systemic inequality but not sure if the course contents follow the state laws? Better check this 'state-approved' sanitized sociology textbook out!
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Florida Introduces “Sanitized” Sociology Textbook
The volume was created after a state review found that existing course materials violated a law prohibiting general education courses from teaching about systemic inequality. So far, at least two…
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 29/04/2026
"Over the years, the classroom has shifted in ways that are both visible and felt. Students are more willing to talk about mental health, more open about....see more at: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
What it means to learn outside schools? Try this experiential project by Alyssa Lyons in museum settings, where students examine exhibition, display, and content of museums. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 22/04/2026
Thinking about choosing between JD vs PhD? Why not both? Read about what Dr. Lageson has to say about being a professional at the intersection of both disciplines here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 20/04/2026
You might get hungry but it's a good place to learn semi-structured interview technique, probing, rapport building, and content analysis. Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 13/04/2026
When fertility isn't just a personal choice, try Oslawski-Lopez and Tabor's class activity, allowing students to discussion gendered decision-making of different sex, married couples. Here is the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 12/04/2026
Join us tomorrow!! Register: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 09/04/2026
Access the article directly from this link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
New teaching resource! Here's the link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 01/04/2026
First Publics will host a conversation with Vanessa Gonlin (University of Georgia) and Jennifer Turner (Institute for Women’s Policy Research) on April 13, 2026 from 1-2 PM EST. Register here: zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 19/03/2026
AI is transforming both teaching and learning behaviors among teachers and students. But what about grading sociological papers with AI? Learn more about Francisco Olivos, Tobias Kamelski, and Sebastián Ascui-Gac's study from this link: journals.sagepub.com/doi/10.1177/...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Hey there good people! While you are enjoying a warm sunny day of Spring, why not take a quick look at our newly published class note? Click here for Soligo's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 12/03/2026
Important Class Note alert❗ Wondering about how to teach a class with multiple perspectives on education policy? Dr. Brown has some great suggestions! Here's the link for Brown's piece: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Check out Amanda Mireles' Mentoring Made Simple: A Conversation Starter for Faculty and Teaching Assistants, on ASA TRAILS. Link: trails.asanet.org/article/view...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Job search season is here! Check out this wonderful assignment by Brooke Johnson that teaches student how to articulate their competencies and guides students in critically analyzing a job posting relevant to their career goals. Here is the link:
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Bridging Sociology and Careers: A Job Analysis Exercise | TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology
Students of sociology graduate with a wide variety of skills and knowledge areas, but they often struggle to articulate these competencies. This assignment guides students in critically analyzing a…
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 19/02/2026
Click here to access this great read: bit.ly/ASAfallFN
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 18/02/2026
The First Publics team is thrilled to announce that our very own Sarah Shannon, the Co-Founder of First Publics, has been promoted to the rank of a full Professor! We are all very happy and proud of you! Congratulations!
Sarah Shannon promoted to Professor
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 16/02/2026
Happy Monday! Don’t forget to register for this free webinar! Link below 👇
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 12/02/2026
Don't miss out on this great resource! Link: www.sociologycoach.com
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
First Publics is hosting another FREE webinar on February 23 from 1-2 PM EST! Join us for a conversation with Drs. Arturo Baiocchi, Sarah Lageson, and Piper Sledge about methods for/as public engagement! Register here: buff.ly/cqxwODK
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 05/02/2026
Teaching about Violence has pedagogical value in Intro class but it needs to be done with care! Check out what Hatton, Upadhyay, and Williams suggest about the use of violence contents in 22 popular introductory sociology textbooks. Click here:
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 29/01/2026
Mentoring Resources! Looking for a material to share with students or a resource to help you in your mentoring endeavors? Check this resource, "Majoring in Sociology: A Pathway to Opportunity" from ASA!
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Major in Sociology | American Sociological Association
Sociology is the study of social life, social change, and the social causes and consequences of human behavior. Sociologists investigate the structure of
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 22/01/2026
Teaching a course on the topics of crimes such as murder and mass-shooting, among others? Here is your resource for finding syllabi and assignments from ASA Trails! Link:
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Crime and Criminology | TRAILS: Teaching Resources and Innovations Library for Sociology
This resource collection includes syllabi and assignments for criminology and criminal justice courses. There are syllabi for courses on green criminology, sociology of murder, and mass shootings.…
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
At First Publics, we were thrilled to engage in this conversation with Steve McKay, Patricia Richards, and Naomi Sugie. Check out the full reflection here: thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 23/10/2025
On November 6, 2025 from Noon-1:30 EST, First Publics will host a conversation exploring why and how teaching research methods matters, not only for scholarship, but also for critical thinking and public engagement in light of the contemporary polycrisis. Register here: buff.ly/rWfrkxE
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 22/10/2025
First Publics Co-editor, Sarah Shannon, reflects on the past two years of First Publics and discusses our plan for the future, including the introduction of our new advisory board! See it here: buff.ly/Lc9gczC
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Kyle Green @kylethegreen.bsky.social · 14/10/2025
@firstpublics.bsky.social is asking the type of questions that I think all academics should be asking at this moment. Honored to be included on an advisory board made up people I value and respect and excited to see where this project goes! thesocietypages.org/firstpublics...
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Toward a More Inclusive First Publics - First Publics
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
Check out this new Reflection on our site, "Teaching Consent Before Content," By Joey Bernert! Link: buff.ly/rvjwIfL
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 03/10/2025
Looking for a guide to teaching theory? See @mestefan.bsky.social's newest Reflection with First Publics, where he introduces 7 principles that you can adopt in any classroom.
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 19/08/2025
Check out this new Reflection on teaching environmental justice cross-nationally. Ahmed explores the differences in contexts and how this has informed his approach to teaching students, our first publics. buff.ly/UdNFnM7
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
It’s timmmmeeeeee 🎶 Go find our editorial assistant!
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 09/08/2025
WE’RE HERE at #ASA2025!! We want to talk with you about your teaching! Drop into our editorial assistant’s (@slhknapp.bsky.social) informal meeting window at the Hyatt (Sat 11:30-12:30) or email/DM us to set up a time to talk!
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First Publics @firstpublics.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
We’re at #ASA2025! Come find our editorial assistant, @slhknapp.bsky.social, on Saturday from 11:30-12:30 in the Hyatt lobby to talk about First Publics! Follow for updates and details!
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The Society Pages @thesocietypages.bsky.social · 06/08/2025
Want to integrate some ethics into your course this fall?@asanews.bsky.social's resource highlighted on @firstpublics.bsky.social offers 100+ case studies perfect for sparking dialogue in class. Explore this & more great resources from FirstPublics here: 🔗 bit.ly/454bIBy 🔗
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