by Lu Gerlach If you’re like me, my head was reeling a bit last time when discussing the different types and levels of action students can take. As a result, I decided to go on a hunt to better understand this process. Here’s a deeper understanding of Level 3 types of action.
If you’re like me, you wonder how they will work with kids. We know that not all types of action need to be done at the same time, but for this example, I’m going to show you their connection as I see it in my brain. I could be wrong, so leave me some comments on my website thinkchat2020.weebly.com or on twitter @thinkchat2020
A topic that has been on my mind a lot has been racial inequity. I work in a school that serves about 98% Black American and 2% Hispanic students in one of the poorest neighborhoods in Houston, Texas. WIth the events this past summer, this question has been brewing in my mind. Issue: Why is there such a racial divide of opportunity in America? Participation: In speaking with black colleagues, I asked specific questions about racial inequality they faced when shopping, driving through predominantly white neighborhoods, getting into higher education, and job placement Advocacy: I started speaking to different non-Black friends about the racial divide in our society and our part in that process. We spoke about systemic racism and I debunked misconceptions on social media. Social Justice: I participated in an anti-gun rally through our community to remind people that violence is not the solution to the problem. Social Entrepreneurship: I partnered with our after-school program to teach them about the PYP and the exhibition. They are supporting our mission to better the lives of our students by connecting to the ideas they are learning in school with after-school mentorship. Lifestyle Choices: I’m being more aware of how I am supporting systemic racism by the things I say, the way I think at times about the black community, the things I could to view that perpetuate stereotypes, and so on. This is how you build up action as a disposition. Next time, we will explore how to bridge the three types of action together to change the dispositions of even our youngest learners. Together, we can do this.
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Saadiah Shams Shakhawat
5/26/2021 11:36:23 pm
Dear Lu, can't explain how wonderfully you've described it! Love ya!
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