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As the culmination of my research, the following units embody my application of student-centered, culturally relevant and decolonizing principles to ELA curricula. The preceding sections of this site serve as the philosophical and contextual rationale for these units, some of which are proposals and some of which are fully fleshed out unit plans. Next steps for this project include adding to my portfolio of units and mapping the existing units against CCSS, NGLS, and AP standards. Additionally, the theoretical framework for this project necessitates a continued commitment to learning: staying up to date on research, reflecting on values and practices, and updating curricula. As a result, these projects may change in content and structure over time, but for me they are an energizing step in my journey as an educator and curriculum writer. Click the images (linked to external pages) to view the unit examples.
Originally created for C&T 4145 Critical Perspectives in Secondary Education, this unit proposal builds reading, interviewing, and writing skills by putting students in the authentic role of ethnographers. Click the image to open in Genially, then click through each of the Golden Standard PBL elements to learn about the project.
Written for my final project in C&T 4199 Hip Hop Pedagogy: Possibilities, Challenges, and Social Justice, this unit proposal develops students' voice and activism by using art and poetry to disrupt misconceptions and stereotypes. Click the image to open in Genially, then click through each of the Golden Standard PBL elements to learn about the project.
Developed in collaboration with Belen, Sihan, and Stella, this unit aimed at 8th-10th grade English Language Learners adheres to our understandings of culturally responsive and decolonizing pedagogies. In addition to our philosophy and rationale, this document includes a content overview, sample lessons, rubrics, and guidance to aid teachers in co-creating curriculum with their students.
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