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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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How can we as teachers be more sensitive and aware about the extra needs/disadvantages that lower socioeconomic families of students have?

Do you have any specific ideas for working to effectively teach in a classroom where there is a mix of students who have access to different levels of outside educational resources?

As an American whose salary may be double our Taiwanese counterparts, how might we address/acknowledge that and be conscious/respectful of the disparity and inequity there is?

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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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What are ways in which we can critically reflect upon and think deeply about our positionally and intersectional identities, and how that will differ in Taiwan?

Is white exceptionalism something that people are wary about culturally? Are there ways for us to challenge that notion/minimize harm in the communities we will be living in?

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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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Cultural Differences in the Classroom with Ms. Evon Chiu (TW Exploration)

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What are the positive aspects of Taiwanese-style education that the Western individualistic style overlooks?

How can we mindfully share and address social issues in the US in the classroom as a part of culture-sharing?

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Resources/Action Steps:

Taiwan Tongzhi Hotline Association https://hotline.org.tw/english

New Bloom Magazine: radical perspectives on Taiwan and the Asia Pacific https://newbloommag.net/about/

Pride Month in Taiwan (October) https://www.taiwanpride.lgbt/ (in Chinese)

Lesson Plan Bank https://fulbrightprism.org/for-etas

Lesson Resources https://lelmeducation.wordpress.com/2016/02/03/esol-lgbt-teaching-resources-and-materials/

AAPI Heritage Month Teaching Resources
https://asianpacificheritage.gov/for-teachers/

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How do you think white supremacy and racialization processes operate in queer circles in Taiwan?

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How is Taiwanese education addressing LGBTQ+ history/issues? Either on an elementary/high school or university level!

What do you see as the future of lgbtq+ movements in Taiwan/where do you think the priorities should be? What about lgbtq+ education?

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You mentioned that “Queer Asian” (wasn’t sure if you meant Queer Taiwan) has to confront Han Chinese heteronormativity and I was wondering how that expands to all of Asia and how Christianity ties in?

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What is your perspective re: the potential(?) danger of homonationalist discourse that may lead to sinophobia as seen w/exploitation of Indigenous communities/identities to argue Taiwan is not China.

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what circumstances and cultural/political contexts in Taiwan have allowed more progressive legislation that isn't happening in other Asian countries? How can other countries learn?

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I appreciated the iniative to have ETAs/ETFs who are involved with the DEI work facilitating the discussion circles, however I think it could be helpful to have advisors or those who are trained in facilitation be in this role in the future. Or at least provide the ETAs/ETFs with some skills and information on how to facilitate beforehand. The discussion I was a part of felt dominated by the facilitator, who took up a lot of space and did not let most attendees even have the chance to speak. Silence is ok in dialogues - people are taking time to think and reflect! It doesn't always have to be filled with talking.

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Next time, explicitly naming white privilege in asia might be more helpful so that bipoc folks can have a separate space to discuss other privileges. This would make it a safer space for all folks to be more vulnerable and share

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Hi! Thanks again for all your work putting these workshops together and taking feedback.

This is just a thought, and I might have missed this/ this might have just been due to my own stupidity but it wasn't totally clear to me whether the BIPOC in Asia breakout was supposed to be a space for BIPOC only or if it was ok for white/non-bipoc ppl to attend to listen and learn/reflect on their own privilege. Maybe an idea for next time would be to explicitly state in writing on the flyer/ ticket whether it's supposed to be a BIPOC only space or if it's intended for everyone so as to reduce confusion if ppl miss a verbal announcement or are uncertain as to what the goal of the workshop is.

Just an idea- thanks again!

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Northern/Eastern Privilege in Asia Discussion Questions

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Northern/Eastern Privilege in Asia Discussion Questions

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1) From the wheel of privilege worksheet, are there any privileges you hold which surprise you or perhaps you never considered?

2) How do you think these privileges may manifest in your life in Taiwan?

3) What assumptions about identity or culture have you experienced and how have you addressed them?

4) How has white privilege, among other forms of privilege, shaped your teaching experience in Taiwan? Has it been different or similar to the US?

5) As foreign teachers collaborating with Taiwanese English teachers, discuss privileges that we should keep in mind when engaging our coworkers and students. (E.g. age, income status, socioeconomic status, nationality, language)

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Hello all, This is the wheel of power and privilege used in the privilege workshops this afternoon.

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Hello all, Please use this worksheet to help further analysis after reviewing the Wheel of Privilege.

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Our LETs only get 1 personal day off for the upcoming workshops while Fulbrighters get 3. This is frustrating for LETs having to fly to Taiwan and have to jump extra hurdles through their schools to attend the same workshop as us.
Can DEI make an inquiry to FSE about extending the same benefits for personal leave for our Taiwanese coteachers for the upcoming Chiyayi workshop?

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It seemed like you all already knew some common privileges you hold as a white person in Asia. What questions or thoughts do you have about implementing action following this initial acknowledgement of privilege? What still prevents you from taking concrete actions to engage with this work further? What do you need to be equipped with now to do the work of dismantling white supremacy in your daily roles as educators and Americans in your communities this year?

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Just a suggestion! Please provide a disclaimer if the ED or other white higher up will attend a BIPOC workshop/breakout room. The safety and comfort of the space changes when a non-BIPOC person is present. 

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Just a suggestion! Please provide a disclaimer if the ED or other white higher up will attend a BIPOC workshop/breakout room. The safety and comfort of the space changes when a non-BIPOC person is present. 

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Create a new thread anonymously with your thoughts and questions following the mid-year conference workshops! 

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Create a new thread anonymously with your thoughts and questions following the mid-year conference workshops! 

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Please include any context that may be helpful, such if this is in response to a working group you attended (BIPOC experience in Taiwan, empathy skills, LGBTQ and allies, privilege in Asia)

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