Discussion Question by Clare https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9 Write your response by pressing on the plus button and then typing! If you can, please include both answers in the same box... Name is optional :) en-us 2017-04-10 04:14:36 UTC 2017-04-24 03:37:04 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png How do we recognise cultures that are different from what a white, middle class teacher sees as ‘the norm’, without distinguishing an ‘us’ and a ‘them’? What would you do in a situation where you were unsure on how to discuss race within the classroom? izzy2708 https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167672569 2017-04-23 11:03:23 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167672569 Answer 1.0 https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733555 We recognise cultures that are different from a white, middle class teachers perspective, without distinguishing an "us" and "them" by including educational information on all cultures present in the classroom, not singling out different cultures. ]]> 2017-04-24 03:18:30 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733555 Answer 2.0 annamckay0 https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733572 It is important to acknowledge the age of the students you are addressing, however keep in mind that 'ignoring' the differences within a group of students causes issues. No group of students should be blanketed as 'the same', cultural differences should be acknowledged and encouraged to be respected and explored by everyone in the class. Differences are a good thing! Just keep in mind respectfulness and inclusiveness. :) ]]> 2017-04-24 03:18:43 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733572 Q2 Answer ameliakbrooks https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733718 If a situation arose where I felt unsure about discussing race in the classroom, I think the worst thing I (as a teacher) could do is pretend to be informed about the topic and give an answer that may be incorrect or inaccurate. What I would do is simply tell the students that I am not informed enough on the topic of race to discuss it in depth, but I would go home and research it and form my own opinions, which I would then talk about with the student.]]> 2017-04-24 03:20:47 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733718 the inclusion of young women and mens groups, similar to a youth group environment. A safe space for young people to experience different cultures as well as gain knowledge of those those cultures. This not only will express various cultures but allow students to broaden their minds https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733761 2017-04-24 03:21:24 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733761 Did you all watch the video on the Teaching for Humans Facebook site, about the black girl praying and wishing she would wake up with white skins? Why, do you think, she wished this, and why, do you think, white people dont pray and wish to wake up with black skin.... https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733828 2017-04-24 03:22:17 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733828 sarah_baade01 https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733859 include every student in Australia day activities, and let kids speak languages other than English amongst their peers
acknowledge there isn't an 'us']]> 2017-04-24 03:22:41 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167733859 Answer Q1 https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167734387 It is important to provide a space where acceptance and tolerance of difference is promoted. The teacher should provide ONGOING opportunities for children to explore their perception of their culture and understand that of those in their school community. It is a good idea to have adults from a wide variety of cultural groups come in- this can help support education of differences and stop ignorance. ]]> 2017-04-24 03:32:14 UTC https://padlet.com/cl_clarelaughton/2vkg93q7i5a9/wish/167734387