This paper shares insights gained from my practice experience as a female facilitator of groups for men who have perpetuated intimate partner violence and teaching anti-Black racism to Canadian students. The similarities include starting from the known to the unknown, meeting learners where they are out, knowing how to call in, and when to call if we must. The outcomes include learning and growth for learners and teacher/facilitator alike and inspiring learners to become change agents who do not merely perform activism but collaborate to be the change we want to see. The African proverb, if you want to go fast, go alone, if you want to go far, go together sums up this interactive presentation and underscores the wisdom, relevance and value of Afrocentric epistemology and pedagogy for practice, teaching and service in helping professional disciplines. Calling in, versus calling out is critically discussed and participants take away enhanced and broadened knowledge, skills and attitudes for transformative teaching

Authors:
Olufunke (Funke) Oba, Toronto Metropolitan University, Canada

About the Presenter(s)
Dr. Funke Oba, is an Associate professor, social work, Toronto Metropolitan University and adjunct Professor with the University of Regina and Wilfrid Laurier University (WLU) and University of Lagos, Nigeria

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