What is Social Justice Education Anyway? by Mary Thigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381 How do you practice social justice teaching? en-us 2020-12-02 18:25:29 UTC 2024-02-24 11:47:46 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981212291 I wouldn't say 'oppressive'.  I grew up poor, but I pulled up my boot straps and, through education, I made something positive out of a situation beyond my control.  I'm not ready to label myself a victim though.

]]> 2020-12-02 18:48:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981212291 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981223388 I treat everyone the way I want to be treated.]]> 2020-12-02 18:50:43 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981223388 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981228526 Lesson plans can always use improvement.]]> 2020-12-02 18:51:48 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981228526 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981230700 There is a fine line that is crossed. Sometimes it is accidental, sometimes is it inadvertent, and sometimes it is on purpose. Education is supposed to be about relaying facts and leading scholars to decide for themselves based on those facts. I'm not sure it is my place to tell scholars how they are supposed to feel/act. ]]> 2020-12-02 18:52:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981230700 No, I was brought up in both public and private schools. I can see many more opportunities were given to private school students vs public school students. Depending on your perspective, that could be seen as oppressive or not. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981258446 2020-12-02 18:57:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981258446 mathigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981275286 I agree ^ Though I believe it was extremely oppressive that my private schools provided me with more opportunities. To me it says- you get lots of opportunities... if you can afford to pay for them.]]> 2020-12-02 19:01:31 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981275286 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981278778 We uphold appropriate social rules ]]> 2020-12-02 19:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981278778 emmoore1 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981282265 Discuss current events, human rights]]> 2020-12-02 19:03:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981282265 mathigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981289855 I ensure we choose texts that bring up subjects like race, class and history of conflict so students have an opportunity to examine how society has changed and stayed the same when it comes to these things.]]> 2020-12-02 19:04:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981289855 mathigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981295983 I think I could do more to build in opportunities for students to question what I'm teaching them, how I'm teaching them, etc. and provide opportunities for their voices to be heard.]]> 2020-12-02 19:06:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981295983 mathigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981302286 Education is supposed to be the great societal equalizer, but because we live in a society that is founded on inherently discriminatory institutions, it does not always serve that purpose. Two people who graduated from two public high schools in Mississippi don't naturally receive equal education or equal future opportunities.

]]> 2020-12-02 19:07:26 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981302286 I was encouraged very early on to read to find out information. My teachers saw in me a love for reading, and I was told that my world doesn't stop at the school sidewalks. I appreciated the teachers in my school for doing that for me. But when I see the opportunities my children have compared to what I have, I don't see it as oppressed but certainly not as fortunate or exposed to things outside my own personal bubble. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981328477 2020-12-02 19:13:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981328477 mscott172 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981329123 In a sense, I feel it was. Due to not being wealthy or having any parental support, the high school counselor did not see potential in me even though I had honor roll grades and good ACT scores. I was told that I should only set my sights at junior college for a trade.

]]> 2020-12-02 19:13:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981329123 kwilkerson18 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981337320 No, because most of our teachers looked like us.]]> 2020-12-02 19:14:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981337320 mscott172 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981338219 I see everyone as an individual and I don't judge anyone. Every child has potential. Every parent loves their child as much as I love my children. I treat everyone as if they were my child.]]> 2020-12-02 19:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981338219 I show respect to all scholars and I design lessons that incorporate their likes and interests. If I'm not familiar with one of their interests, then I research and learn from them. rebjones https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981344941 2020-12-02 19:16:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981344941 kwilkerson18 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981346438 I allow my students to talk about their families, pets, etc, as well as ask me about mine. We also discuss, in some form or fashion, current happenings in their homes, communities, and the world.]]> 2020-12-02 19:16:58 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981346438 mscott172 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981346850 I like the question the teacher/subject one. A student should be able to question something that doesn't sound right to them. We all learn from these situations.

]]> 2020-12-02 19:17:04 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981346850 kwilkerson18 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981354442 I could build on my lesson plans for the year.]]> 2020-12-02 19:18:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981354442 We make everyone feel important and let them know that their differences are appreciated and not seen as wrong or scary just because they are different. (Lamb) https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981355657 2020-12-02 19:19:07 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981355657 mscott172 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981357041 I learned a lot reading the article. I need to be more award of all situations.


]]> 2020-12-02 19:19:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981357041 I could use the UBD format when constructing units of study. This would also connect to WSI requriements. rebjones https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981362986 2020-12-02 19:20:46 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981362986 I like question the teacher/subject as long as it is done in a respectful and thoughtful manner - question to learn, not to argue. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981363199 2020-12-02 19:20:50 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981363199 My education was not oppressive entirely. I have had some sad experiences , but overall I have had some great experiences brought about through excellent teachers. sedavis9 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981363379 2020-12-02 19:20:52 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981363379 Acknowledging who is in the room.(Lamb) https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981364584 2020-12-02 19:21:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981364584 kcallaway6 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981365799 No, my education was never oppressed.]]> 2020-12-02 19:21:25 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981365799 Be honest about who you are and your biases. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981366650 Acknowledging and healing your biases will make you a better social justice educator.(Lamb)]]> 2020-12-02 19:21:38 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981366650 kcallaway6 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981367862 We talk about what is currently going on. I also talk about how when another student is talking we all need to listen/be respectful because everyone's voice/opinion matters.  We also treat everyone how we want to be treated.

]]> 2020-12-02 19:21:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981367862 I think this would be a fantastic article to share with our state legislators. Maybe it would help them start to value our educational system and move our state to the top! rebjones https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981372893 2020-12-02 19:23:03 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981372893 kcallaway6 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981386860 I really want to build on questioning the subject/teacher. I really want to have strong academic discussions]]> 2020-12-02 19:26:17 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981386860 My education as far as teachers was never oppressive, but the students in my school did not appreciate/respect diversity. Most of my classmates were the same race as I, but they just were not accepting of people who were not "mainstream." https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981388801 2020-12-02 19:26:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981388801 kcallaway6 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981391306 That we need to be aware of biases and we need to make conscious efforts of equal education.]]> 2020-12-02 19:27:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981391306 Trotter https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981421130 My education was not oppressive. I had excellent teachers who truly cared about students on every level. They were firm but I know it was because they had our best interest at heart.]]> 2020-12-02 19:34:18 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981421130 sparkman https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981445311 No my education wasn't oppressive.]]> 2020-12-02 19:39:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981445311 No https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981454391 MS. Marshall

]]> 2020-12-02 19:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981454391 sparkman https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981457610 we respect other's in the room ]]> 2020-12-02 19:42:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981457610 By making sure each student is respected no matter what and who they are. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981458309 Ms. Marshall]]> 2020-12-02 19:43:06 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981458309 sparkman https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981465058 2020-12-02 19:44:45 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981465058 listen to other's so we can all come to a great understanding. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981469060 2020-12-02 19:45:44 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981469060 Acknowledge who is in the room https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981473207 Ms. Marshall]]> 2020-12-02 19:46:49 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981473207 sparkman https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981476568 a great lesson.]]> 2020-12-02 19:47:40 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981476568 Being able to to be honest about who you are and your biases is very important for yourself and the student. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981477524 Ms. Marshall]]> 2020-12-02 19:47:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981477524 In my opinion, it is important to admit that you have biases and deal with those biases. https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981478505 2020-12-02 19:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981478505 mathigpen https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981491412 I don't remember learning about many examples of female leaders in history or reading many texts by female authors.]]> 2020-12-02 19:51:30 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981491412 Miller otmiller https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981511113 Embrace what they already know by implementing it into the curriculum, while building new knowledge alongside them.]]> 2020-12-02 19:56:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981511113 jasgibson https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981553964 We talk about ways that we can respect our classmates and friends, despite our differences.]]> 2020-12-02 20:07:12 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981553964 No, my education was never oppressive. I went to both private and public school. My mother and grandmother both worked at the public school I attended, so I never experienced any kind of hardships. I feel like I received a good education from both schools. jburns86 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981589523 Weems]]> 2020-12-02 20:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981589523 I don't know if oppressive is the right word, but I fell through the cracks. I was a "good enough" student. I wasn't often acknowledged for good or bad things or anything at all. That's why I try to make a point to give every student a little bit of the spotlight as often as I can. nmassey3 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981598860 2020-12-02 20:19:28 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981598860 I want my students to question me or even fight me if they feel the need. I don't know or understand everything. I definitely don't know or understand everything about their lives. I want to learn from them. I want them to teach me what is most important to them. nmassey3 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981606106 2020-12-02 20:21:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981606106 jhemphill10 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981607676 This article immediately reminded me of a book I read in graduate school titled: Culturally Responsive Teaching by Zaretta Hammond.]]> 2020-12-02 20:22:00 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981607676 I allow my students to express how the feel. I let them know its ok to disagree with each other. I tell them if they disagree to explain why they disagree in a nice manner. I respect and value all of my students and I expect for them to do the same with their classmates. jburns86 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981609637 Weems]]> 2020-12-02 20:22:33 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981609637 Planning ahead, definitely. nmassey3 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981625627 2020-12-02 20:26:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981625627 Encourage students to question everything, including my teaching. jburns86 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981629440 Weems]]> 2020-12-02 20:28:02 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981629440 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981633302 Teaching students the Golden Rule - Treat others the way you would want to be treated. ]]> 2020-12-02 20:29:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981633302 jhemphill10 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981633572 I hold high expectations for all students no matter what their background is. ]]> 2020-12-02 20:29:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981633572 nmassey3 https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981637577 This makes me think a lot about Paulo Freire's book, The Pedagogy of the Oppressed. ]]> 2020-12-02 20:30:24 UTC https://padlet.com/mathigpen/lldryjbmb2ehj381/wish/981637577