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My name is Will Peer and I am a secondary, history, and special education major. I plan on becoming a history teacher for high school and am super excited to teach and educate students on history.
This page is going to be focusing on the importance of antiracist education and schooling.
Making the classroom more inclusive
Making the classroom more inclusive
Creating an Inclusive Classroom | Edutopia
This article "Creating an Inclusive Classroom" on Edutopia provides tips and strategies for teachers to create a more inclusive learning environment. The article emphasizes the importance of creating a sense of belonging for all students in the classroom and promoting equity and diversity.
Examples of this in the classroom could be:
Get to know your students: Take the time to learn about your students' interests, backgrounds, and experiences, and use this knowledge to create a welcoming and inclusive environment.
Create a safe and supportive classroom culture: Set clear expectations for behavior and communication, and make sure all students feel valued and respected.
Provide multiple ways of learning: Offer a variety of learning activities and assessments to accommodate different learning styles and abilities.
Use culturally responsive teaching strategies: Incorporate diverse perspectives and experiences into your teaching, and be aware of any potential cultural biases.
Foster a growth mindset: Encourage students to embrace challenges and learn from mistakes, and avoid using labels or stereotypes that may limit their potential.
Make Sure All of Your Students Feel Represented
Make Sure All of Your Students Feel Represented
This video is a panel discussion featuring four educators who share their perspectives and experiences on anti-racist education.
The panelists discuss the importance of acknowledging and addressing systemic racism in education and the ways in which it affects students of color. They share practical strategies for creating a more inclusive and equitable classroom environment, such as incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences into the curriculum and creating opportunities for student-led discussions and activism.
The panelists also emphasize the need for educators to engage in ongoing self-reflection and professional development in order to better understand and address their own biases and privileges. They encourage educators to embrace discomfort and challenge themselves to have difficult conversations about race and racism in the classroom.
Throughout the discussion, the panelists draw on their own experiences as educators of color and share personal stories that highlight the impact of systemic racism on students and teachers. They offer valuable insights and practical advice for anyone interested in pursuing anti-racist education and creating a more just and equitable society.
Overall, the panel discussion is an informative resource for educators, parents, and anyone interested in promoting anti-racist education and social justice.
How Would This be Used in the Classroom?
How Would This be Used in the Classroom?
This would be used for anything revolving around equality. Any student that doesn't feel like they have that equality should deserve it because everyone is capable of the same thing. When I teach, this will be a staple in my classroom because of how important it is. If a student doesn't feel like they are learning because they don't feel equal, then I would need to rethink what I am doing so that I can make this experience more inviting for the student.
How we can better antiracist education
How we can better antiracist education
This article emphasizes the need for educators to acknowledge the ways in which racism is embedded in our institutions and systems, and to take active steps to dismantle these structures. It also emphasizes the importance of listening to and centering the experiences and voices of marginalized communities, particularly communities of color.
It also discusses several strategies for promoting anti-racism in education, such as incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences into the curriculum, creating inclusive and equitable classroom environments, and engaging in ongoing professional development and self-reflection.
Adding to this, it highlights the importance of addressing issues of power and privilege in education, and of recognizing and challenging our own biases and assumptions. It emphasizes the need for educators to be committed to ongoing growth and learning, and to be willing to take risks and make mistakes in order to promote meaningful change.
Overall, the article provides a great overview of the importance of anti-racism in education and offers practical strategies for educators to promote equity and inclusion in their classrooms and communities.
What Can be Done in Class?
What Can be Done in Class?
What can be done is to make sure as educators, we educate ourselves. In class it is easy to make a mistake like say something while reviewing a topic that depicts a culture or person on a lower level, but that can dehumanize an individual in the room related to this topic. As a future educator, this will always be in the back of my mind. Teaching History can be a sensative topic and we need to teach it but with caution. I will always try to educate myself and know exactly what I am saying ahead of time for my students.
In the classroom, always remember to think before you sepeak. This can be used anytime you are teaching. When a student asks about a racist or derogatory word in the class or what specific words mean, it can be hard to define them in a way that does not hurt a fellow studwent in the same room. It can make them feel less about themselves. That is why we need to think before we speak and make sure what we are saying is educational but no harmful. I will be doing this in my classroom to make sure that everyone feel welcome and ok. To ensure this, before the school year starts, I would choose history books that are educational but not super vulgar and use a lot of derogatory terms.
Watching What You Say In The Classroom
Watching What You Say In The Classroom
In this video the speaker, Elizabeth-Stordeur-Pryor discusses the history and significance of the n-word, and explores how its use in the classroom can impact both students and teachers.
Pryor argues that the n-word is a powerful symbol of racial oppression and violence, and that its use in any context should be taken seriously. She emphasizes the need for educators to be aware of the impact of the n-word on students of color, and to create a safe and respectful classroom environment that acknowledges the history of racial violence and discrimination.
Pryor shares personal anecdotes from her own experiences as a teacher and offers practical advice for navigating difficult conversations about race and language in the classroom. She encourages educators to engage in open and honest dialogue with their students about the n-word and its impact, and to model empathy, respect, and accountability in their interactions with students.
Overall, the lecture offers a thoughtful exploration of a complex and sensitive topic. It is a valuable resource for educators and anyone interested in understanding the historical and cultural context of the n-word and its impact on contemporary society.
The article highlights the need to acknowledge the ways in which systemic racism has historically and currently impacted education, and to take active steps to address these issues. It emphasizes the importance of centering the experiences and perspectives of communities of color, and of actively working to dismantle the structures and systems that perpetuate inequality.
Overall, the article provides a valuable overview of strategies for promoting equity and dismantling systemic racism in education. It emphasizes the need for collective action and ongoing commitment to anti-racism in order to create a more just and equitable educational system.
How Can This Help In Class?
How Can This Help In Class?
The article presents eight big ideas for promoting equity and dismantling systemic racism in education, including:
Developing a comprehensive understanding of systemic racism and its impact on education
Building relationships with and listening to communities of color
Ensuring diversity and inclusion in hiring and retention practices
Incorporating diverse perspectives and experiences into the curriculum
Implementing restorative justice practices to address disciplinary issues
Investing in teacher training and professional development around anti-racism
Addressing inequities in funding and resources
Engaging in ongoing self-reflection and growth as individuals and as a community
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