Identifying Core DEIA+AR Andragogical Competencies in LIS Education: A Systematic Review

Abstract

With 22 states recently passing legislation attacking diversity programs and initiatives on college campuses, it is now, more than ever, important for educators to find a way to protect and foster Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism (DEIA+AR) in postsecondary education in order to prepare graduates to participate in a diverse workforce and to be global citizens. By focusing on andragogical practices (the method and practice of teaching adult learners) instead of curricular interventions, educators can ensure that DEIA+AR is intentionally part of academic programs and in the classrooms. Additionally, andragogical practices allow for DEIA+AR to be embedded in courses that are not directly centered on this topic. This systematic review set out to examine what approaches have been tried, what is being currently done, and whether there are identifiable best andragogical practices that support DEIA+AR in post-secondary education. While the focus is on the fields of education and library and information science, the applications have broad external validity for successful practices.