Jon L Smythe
Biographic Data
| ID | 830827 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Jon L Smythe |
| GIVEN NAMES | Jon L |
| FAMILY NAME | Smythe |
| SIGNATURE | SMYTHE J L |
| AFFILIATIONS | BSCS Science Learning |
| ORCID | 0000-0003-2579-732X |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 3 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 3 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2021 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2025 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
Disarming educational discourse
Education in the United States has long been shaped by war metaphors that influence the emotional and relational life of classrooms. This paper draws on nonviolence as both a curricular and pedagogical response to confront and disarm such discursive violence. Drawing on Wang’s work, nonviolence is framed here as an active, embodied commitment to care, openness, and relational presence. Through lived classroom examples and reflective analysis, we …
Within and Beyond Religious Boundaries
Graduate students (who are also educators) sometimes make spontaneous statements regarding their religious identities. In making these declarations, they appear to invoke boundaries that exclude certain already marginalized groups. Another implication is that “liberal” education is divesting them of their religious faith. This paper suggests that while religions create boundaries, they also mandate the crossing of those boundaries to support othe…
"Beyond "Feeling Blessed
As US colleges and universities incorporate an international requirement for undergraduate students, this study assesses the value of an online international documentary course. The effect of documentary viewing was evaluated using students' reflective essays, noting possible shifts in perspectives on international issues after film viewing. Findings show that students gained new knowledge, displayed empathy, felt "blessed" for their privileges, …
"Beyond "Feeling Blessed
As US colleges and universities incorporate an international requirement for undergraduate students, this study assesses the value of an online international documentary course. The effect of documentary viewing was evaluated using students' reflective essays, noting possible shifts in perspectives on international issues after film viewing. Findings show that students gained new knowledge, displayed empathy, felt "blessed" for their privileges, …
"Beyond "Feeling Blessed
As US colleges and universities incorporate an international requirement for undergraduate students, this study assesses the value of an online international documentary course. The effect of documentary viewing was evaluated using students' reflective essays, noting possible shifts in perspectives on international issues after film viewing. Findings show that students gained new knowledge, displayed empathy, felt "blessed" for their privileges, …
Within and Beyond Religious Boundaries
Graduate students (who are also educators) sometimes make spontaneous statements regarding their religious identities. In making these declarations, they appear to invoke boundaries that exclude certain already marginalized groups. Another implication is that “liberal” education is divesting them of their religious faith. This paper suggests that while religions create boundaries, they also mandate the crossing of those boundaries to support othe…
Disarming educational discourse
Education in the United States has long been shaped by war metaphors that influence the emotional and relational life of classrooms. This paper draws on nonviolence as both a curricular and pedagogical response to confront and disarm such discursive violence. Drawing on Wang’s work, nonviolence is framed here as an active, embodied commitment to care, openness, and relational presence. Through lived classroom examples and reflective analysis, we …
Pedagogy (2 works) · Psychology (2 works) · Sociology (2 works) · Aesthetics (1 works) · Archaeology (1 works) · Art (1 works) · Compassion (1 works) · Computer Science (1 works) · Curriculum (1 works) · Dehumanization (1 works)