Knowledge of Learning and Educational Practices

Artifact 4: Knowledge of Learning and Educational Practices

         Compared to the other learning goals within this dossier, this concept of knowledge of learning and educational practices is probably the one where there is constantly an ongoing process. I mean this in the sense that as educators, we are constantly learning, and applying what we are learning. The process of learning information and applying it never stops. We may think we are done applying it, but then a new framework or theory comes out that starts the process all over again.

         The biggest thing that I think about with this learning goal is that there is always a rewarding feeling when I have taken what I have learned and applied it to situations outside of class. The process of this learning goal is personally what I probably do most often compared to the others, because of the space I have to apply what I have learned.

         For this artifact to cover the knowledge of learning and educational practices, I have chosen the justice project “University U” from the class “Enacting Agency for Social Justice”. For this justice project, my classmates were asked to create a product. This product was meant to address a justice issue of our choosing and developing a plan to address this justice issue.

For this learning goal, there are two components that are shown within the justice project. Below, I will outline the two components, and explain how they are being shown in the justice project.

Demonstrate an understanding of and commitment to enacting practices that promote learning, empowerment, equity, and social justice for all learners across diverse educational and community contexts.

 By creating a pamphlet that allows for first-generation students/students who are not sure about the application process for college, the justice project is allowing students to learn about different resources and empowering them to seek out additional resources so that they are learning about the different things that impact college admissions.

Demonstrate understanding of and commitment to equitable pedagogy, policy, and social change.

         One of the biggest takeaways that I had while creating this justice project with my classmates was this understanding that whether students are first-gen or low-income, they don’t have equitable access to resources like people who aren’t first gen or low-income. By creating this justice project based off of socioeconomic gaps and social inequities, we are allowing for students who need resources, a step in the right direction.