Decolonizing the Classroom by https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom What is an Eurocentric value or strategy that you commonly see in the classroom? How can we decolonize that strategy? en-us 2022-10-01 01:01:28 UTC 2022-10-06 18:47:11 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329882897 English first classroom

]]> 2022-10-06 18:19:00 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329882897 Using Indigenous literature https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329884952 2022-10-06 18:20:17 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329884952 Organization of classroom https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329888552 Teacher at the front of the class and teachers arranged in rows rather than in circle. Set up of classroom can dictate the power relations in the room - group 2 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329888552 Elective choices https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329891446 Standard Western history, math and science are always mandatory yet "Indigenous Study" and "Black History" classes are always electives or offered as "additional" classes. 

- Group 1 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:24:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329891446 compartmentalization of subjects atawadrous1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329891491 Group 2]]> 2022-10-06 18:24:29 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329891491 centring western science, art, etc atawadrous1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329892046 Group 2]]> 2022-10-06 18:24:51 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329892046 Power dynamics msmegansummers https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329893672 Group 3]]> 2022-10-06 18:25:56 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329893672 Individualization of subjects https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329894463 Keeping subjects in separate units. Also including various voices within all subjects and putting into practice in real life!

- group 2 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:26:27 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329894463 collective learning, utilizing the community https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329894726 2022-10-06 18:26:36 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329894726 assessment atawadrous1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329895277 what qualifies as success. learning outcomes are limiting.
- Group 2]]> 2022-10-06 18:26:58 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329895277 Revision of History Curriculum msmegansummers https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329896636 Specifically, prioritize not only colonization and experiences of Indigenous persons, but recognizing and incorporating Indigenous ways of knowing
Group 3]]> 2022-10-06 18:27:54 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329896636 sitting for a long time atawadrous1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329897229 sitting, focused "whole body listening" ...isn't relevant in all cultures - Group 2]]> 2022-10-06 18:28:13 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329897229 Ways of learning https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898365 Westerners views on assessment individualism and emphasis on sitting in one spot for long periods of time - group 2 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:29:02 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898365 English in the classroom https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898452 Stepping away from the notion that English is the only language to be used in classrooms, enforcing students speaking home language and it's importance. 

- Group 1 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:29:06 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898452 Not just focused in one subject. Needs to be acknowledged everyday in every subject (group 1) alyciaholt https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898773 2022-10-06 18:29:21 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898773 inquiry student led vs teacher led atawadrous1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898815 - Group 2]]> 2022-10-06 18:29:22 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329898815 Strong parent communication (get others involved, not just in school but outside of school as well) - Group 1 alyciaholt https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329899332 2022-10-06 18:29:47 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329899332 Conscious syllabus creation msmegansummers https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329899511 marginalize the common voices, and place the spotlight on the voices that are typically marginalized.
Group 3]]> 2022-10-06 18:29:55 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329899511 Desk organization maevesalmon1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329901687 Shift from individual desks/rows to circle so that everyone is facing each other and reduce power dynamics - Group 4 ]]> 2022-10-06 18:31:29 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329901687 Nature-based learning maevesalmon1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329902642 Learn in nature/ from the land for science, art, gym, etc. - Group 4]]> 2022-10-06 18:32:09 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329902642 Amplify voices and stories of students and their families https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329903622 2022-10-06 18:32:50 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329903622 Language maevesalmon1 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329904810 Song/dance/oral story telling instead of relying on parents/teachers to teach language & reading skills. - Group 4]]> 2022-10-06 18:33:38 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329904810 Group 3 https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329906327 The power dichotomy in relationships between the teacher and students which is mutual across countries. The classrooms needs to represent marginalized voices to balance in our curriculum. Dismantling the hierarchical structure of time and create more choices. ]]> 2022-10-06 18:34:46 UTC https://padlet.com/msmegansummers/DecolonizingTheClassroom/wish/2329906327