Justice-Centered Praxis Paper CHECK-IN by Kristin Lower

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John Dewey

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Social Constructivism - knowledge is constructed, rather than absorbed from a presentation. It is strengthened through social interaction and collaborative work.

the theory of SEL

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How would you improve the education system in the U.S. if you were the president?

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Freire-learning occurs through dialogue & mutual engagement.

Direct instruction has its place BUT getting students involved & discussing ideas is better

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Culturally Sustaining Pedagogy (CSP) because it focuses more on the whole person and community

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Freire: creating opportunities for structured collaboration / discussions: community circles, debates

SEL: as a teacher it is important to prioritize human emotions over learning, because if students are in distress they won't be learning anyway. and if they know that you care about them as a person, then they'll be more inclined to put specific effort into your class

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Dis Crit

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Lessons are adapted using students assets/strengths in a way that is relevant to them

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thinking of Biesta, but need to go back and read about what he said

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Love- I chose them because I believe that education should be empowering for all students and that the approach to education is the way to achieve that.

The "learn by doing" approach. Hands-on applications. Drawing diagrams and presenting. Ideally, building something every once in a while, and always working in groups.

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I definitely think more about my decisions. I always ask myself: Am I making this choice because it's better for me, or because it's better for the students?

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Mezirow believes in transformative learning as a KEY learning agility feature. I love this. Intellectual risk taking is required for transformative learning.

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Freier

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More emphasis on the WHY behind my decisions and follow up decisions

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adapting instruction based on student needs

Mezirow shows up in my teaching in that I purposely construct learning experiences that push people to think, push back, agree, and disagree in MOST assignments.

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transformative learning since it makes concepts and topics shape in a way that teaches students to form their own ideas and mindsets instead of going with what is "normal" or common

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More thought into how to get the concepts / ideas across versus just wanting to cover what you planned for the day.

Let the students guide some discussions and build on their curiosity

critically reflective teacher

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One way I have grown as a critically reflective teacher is adapting my lessons based on students' backgrounds and needs. I have found this to be more engaging and has helped create a more positive/safe environment rather than just focusing on the curriculum.

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In my classroom, I specifically include curriculum that incorporates POC contributions and highlights diversity. This follows Love's theory.

Over the years, I have become aware of some of my own UNINTENTIONAL biases (i.e. assuming that students learn the way I do, or have the same experiences that I've had)

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Identifying the assessment boundary and creating goals that align students skills and abilities.

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I think I am more aware of things that I have not thought about before

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would you attribute social constructivism to john dewey and Freire?

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