Week 3

6:00 - 6:05 Welcome/ Housekeeping

6:05 - 6:15 Group Writing into the Evening

• What came up for you in response to this week’s readings, journaling, and art activity?

6:15 - 6:25 Small Group Discussion

6:25 - 6:45 Let's Hear From Dr. Gholdy Muhammad

• After listening to Dr. Gholdy Muhammad consider:

  • What is the connection between history and identity?

  • What resonates with you and why?

6:45 - 6:55 Break

6:55 - 7:25 Windows & Mirrors Activity

• Looking through the slideshow select an image that resonates with you. Then, ask yourself:

• It is a window for you? How?

• Is it a mirror? How?

• Is it a mix of both? How?

7:25 - 7:40 Looking Closely At Our Practice

• Whole Group Crosstalk: How does your curriculum/ instruction balance windows and mirrors for the students? How can you assess this? How can you improve it?

7:40 - 7:55 Small Group Exploration of Penn's 2022 Book List

• Are there any texts here that you might use? Why? How? What new questions do you have?

7:55 - 8:00 Circle of Appreciation

Additional Resources

Understanding How Students See Themselves: A List of Questions

Learning and Understanding Students’ Histories, Identities, and Literacies: A List of Questions