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One idea that can be  adpated in our lesson plans during our practicum is showing the class photographs of historical events . For example events such as the Japanese internment camps,Holocaust, slavery, Residential schools and etc. These will allow students to analyze historical events through primary sources. Students will be able to interpret the injustices that occured through photograph which can help them learn visually.

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- Photographs are great for teaching about diversity, inclusion and social justice issues.

- Teachers can present photographs to students in the minds-on to  make inferences and share thoughts about the picture.

-Students can organize their learning in a KWL chart , in think-pair-share or even as a whole class on chart paper or the whiteboard.

- Photographs are great to illustrate that topics have multilayered meanings and that it is important for us to understand the context in which the photo was taken as well as the reason the photograph was taken

- Students can also make inferences and ask critical questions about why the photo was taken in the first place, who took it, and how they used the photo to convey meaning through a story without words

- Teachers can use photographs ato introduce social justice issues as they are non verbal

- Students can identify what they see in the photo and if there are any biases/stereotypes being portrayed

- Photographs and images can perpetuate biases which can then reinforce what we believe about  social justice issues as it is portrayed.

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-insights from injustices faced by people allows to students to analyze real world problem and are able to connect the past with the present issues that have progressed over time
-Students are able to form knowledge on how to take actions towards injustices
-understand the roleplay of photographs and how they educate or manipulate History

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This resource allows teachers the opportunity to explore social justice issues through different techniques and examples. We as educators must provide a safe space where we can help guide students. This allows them to explore and discuss important social justice issues they are passionate about. It all starts with the teacher. We must educate ourselves, and be able to challenge them to understand different perspectives, by creating a well versed curriculum that includes a variety of authors from different periods and perspectives; as well as create a safe and inclusive environment in which students can dive deeper into the material and relate it back to their realities and beliefs. It’s important to foster conversations about privilege and opportunity, and addressing stereotypes and racism.

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Notes on how to adapt this into a lesson or in your classroom environment

There were 8 meaningful ways to show equity strategies in the classroom and through lessons/assessments. I have chosen 3 that I foresee myself incorporating into a classroom.

1. Start with yourself - challenge your own beliefs

2. Create an equitable classroom environment - using multiple ways of assessing students understanding, creating classroom rules collaboratively and enforcing them fairly, and keep all religious holidays in mind when creating a schedule

3. Accommodate different learning styles - its important to understand students and how they learn best, a way to show this is allowing student choice in how students want to hand in assignments, as well as making teaching materials accessible to all students, and having individuals, paired and group activities.

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Jot notes & how you can adapt this into a lesson:

- Photographs are excellent ways to engage students in learning a topic about diversity, inclusion and a range of social justice issues
- Photographs can be used in the "minds on" section of the lesson to spark conversation between students, get them critically thinking, activating their prior knowledge before the lesson begins
- Teachers can present photographs to students in the minds on to have them make inferences and share their thoughts about what they believe the picture is portraying. They can organize their learning in a KWL chart individually, through think-pair-share or even as a whole class on the board
- Photographs are great to illustrate that topics have multilayered meanings and that it is important for us to understand the context in which the photo was taken as well as the reason the photograph was taken
- Students can also make inferences and ask critical questions about why the photo was taken in the first place, who took it, and how they used the photo to convey meaning through a story without words
- Photographs are great tools to have students learn about different perspective and how identity really influences the way in which the photo is captured/reasons for it
- Teachers can certainly use photographs as a means to teach social justice issues as they are very powerful modes of communication since they are accessible to those of any language
- Students can look at photographs to identify what they see in the photo and if there are any biases/stereotypes being portrayed through the image. It is important that students understand that photographs can either reinforce or challenge stereotypes and that the photographers themselves actually have power in how the meaning is shaped. For example, in the war, propaganda photographs and videos were circulated by the government to reinforce certain meanings about war/supporting the nation/defeating an enemy etc. This is why it is so important for students to know the context in which photographs were taken as well as who took them.
- Photographs have the ability to perpetuate biases which can then reinforce what we believe about a certain social justice issue as it is portrayed through the media
- Students can look at photographs to identify how certain stereotypes are either reinforced or dispelled (gender stereotypes, class, race etc)

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This resources gives students a hands on opportunity to explore social justice through various tools and mediums. Whether it is having them interview then introduce each other, to having the students create individual "cardboard boxes" that represent them, (a great activity for PJ divisions) they are giving students the chance to learn about social justice at an age appropriate level. As a result, they are able to connect their understanding of what is 'fair' and what is 'right' to how they perceive the world and how they can make the world a better place.

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Using Photographs to Teach Social Justice  

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Learning for Justice provides free resources to educators—teachers, administrators, counselors and other practitioners—who work with children from kindergarten through high school.

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Social Justice Projects for the Classroom

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Social Justice Projects for the Classroom

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Edutopia is a free source of information, inspiration, and practical strategies for learning and teaching in preK-12 education. We are published by the George Lucas Educational Foundation, a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization.

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10 Social Justice Activities for Students 

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10 Social Justice Activities for Students | Education World

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These great mini-lessons will get kids at different grade levels thinking about human rights and our responsibility to take care of each other.

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Social justice is necessary to weave into the English curriculum because it allows students to explore their own world views and discuss them with other students. Teenagers must be provided with a space to explore and discuss important social justice issues. Sometimes, they need just a bit of guidance. Here are five ways to incorporate social justice into the classroom.

1. Help students find a social justice issue they are passionate about.

Not everyone will share the same passion about the same topics, and that's okay! It is crucial to help students explore what they feel strongly about. Start by asking them what aspects of their lives they value most, and create a discussion about how those things might not be present in everyone's lives. For example, a student might be really passionate about sports and may be interested in making sports more accessible to people worldwide. By asking your students questions about what they value, you can help them find causes they may want to support.

2. Challenge them to write from a different perspective.

Asking students to try to write from someone else's perspective helps to uncover beliefs, values, and opinions that differ across people. This exercise will also involve some research for students to understand the new perspective from which they are writing. Research and subsequent dialogue will foster conversations about privilege and opportunity disparity across communities.

When working on this exercise, it is essential to discuss implicit bias and stereotypes. By doing so, students will grow and learn. As teachers, we encourage students to review their writing to make sure it is free from implicit bias and stereotypes.

3. Include books from a variety of authors.

In an American literature class, it may seem like there would be a typical storyline throughout texts. But for so much of public school's history, the American Lit class has mainly presented one perspective of American Lit: that of the white male.

There are so many different perspectives from the same period, so teachers must include more than just the majority voice. One way to do this is to evaluate the significant literature you teach in your curriculum. If the majority of your work is from white authors, it is time for a change. And, that means more than merely adding in a short story or poem. If you teach in a district similar to mine where your anchor texts and curriculum is pre-selected for you, speak out and request a more inclusive literature list that contains a more historical accurate narrative..

Including texts that reach a broad range of people will help cultivate conversations about social justice. Find texts that feature Black, Latinx, Asian, indigenous, and LGBTQ+ authors and characters to ensure that there is a representation of multiple walks of life. And even more importantly, you want to find texts that highlight the strengths of these characters. For example, don't just read books or documents emphasizing the Black struggle. Find texts that celebrate Black culture.

Once you've gone through and supplemented your literature, it is time to reevaluate BIPOC characters' roles in literature you teach. You'll want to make sure that you address stereotyped characters that lack agency. For example, when I teach Arthur Miller's The Crucible this year, I will do a much better job with Tituba. We will look at and analyze the POLICIES in place that ENSLAVE her as a starting point for that conversation.

4. Make the classroom a safe space.

When students know that we hear their voices and value their opinions, they are more likely to dive deeper into the material and their own beliefs. However, when student opinions and views teeter on racism, teachers need to step in and say something constructive so that the classroom remains a safe environment for antiracism teaching and growth.

Creating a safe place for discussion is critical so students can reach beyond what is comfortable for them. One way to create a feeling of safety and support in the classroom is to discuss social justice issues as they come up. In the US today, there are constant incidents of racism and violence targeted at various groups of people. Addressing these issues will help students further understand the emotions they feel and how to tap into those emotions to foster change.

A big part of creating a safe space for social justice conversations is knowing how to facilitate these conversations. As a teacher, this is something that I am still working on, but teachers need to step in when racist ideas (from flat out racism to overt racism and microaggressions enter the conversation).

Rather than calling out a student in the class and saying, "don't say that, that is racist," it is essential to point out the why so that some students are not confused. Instead, say something like, "let's take a look at why that (idea/feeling/sentiment/statement) is racist. That idea ties to racists thoughts/policies/actions because of XYZ." Yes, it will create some discomfort in your class, but it will also lead to growth.

I recall this instance in my classroom that happened several years ago. We were analyzing Frederick Douglass' speech What to the Slave is the Fourth of July and discussing his tone. One of my students immediately said that Douglass' tone was aggressive. That moment became a teaching moment. We talked about race and stereotypes, and how aggressive plays into a common, negative Black stereotype. Then, we discussed connotation and denotation and brainstormed quite a few other tone words we could use that didn't come with racist undertones. After some discussion, the student changed his answer to passionate. Douglass delivered his speech with a passionate tone.

5. Emphasize that the conversation does not need to end when the class is over

Discussions about social justice and self-reflection can be challenging, so reinforcing the idea that conversations should exist outside of the classroom is an excellent way of encouraging students to continue to think critically about the material they're exploring. Inviting students to discuss social justice in other parts of their lives will promote a widened world view with a focus on societal change.

One way to encourage students to continue this conversation is by asking students to share social media accounts they follow that actively speak out about against oppression.

Another way to continue this conversation outside of your classroom is through cross-curricular integration. Are other teachers at your school facilitating these conversations as well? If not, it is time to start. You can speak with your team leaders and administration about the next steps you and your school can take to make social-justice education a school-wide priority.

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5 Ways to Incorporate Social Justice into the Classroom

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Social justice is necessary to weave into the English curriculum because it allows students to explore their own world views and discuss them with other students. Teenagers must be provided with a space to explore and discuss important social justice issues. Sometimes, they need just a bit of guidance.

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8 Powerful Ways to Promote Equity in the Classroom

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All Posts Every student in my classroom deserves an equal chance. Agree or disagree? Responding to the level of diversity in your classroom is more important than ever. But all too often, our education system reinforces the same inequalities it was designed to overcome.