Classroom climate and instruction by https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10 teaching students social justice en-us 2018-05-25 05:36:57 UTC 2018-05-31 03:03:54 UTC hello@padlet.com Questions for students to think about how social justice and equitable practices affects us. dan_n_82 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263543423 -Who makes decisions in the classroom?
-Who benefits from these decisions and who doesn't? 
-What is required to create change?
-What alternatives can you imagine?

]]> 2018-05-25 05:39:47 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263543423 Investigative research into modern cases of social justice. Students can create a short presentation about a social justice issue, answering the following questions: dan_n_82 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263543948 Explain the history of an issue
Who the stakeholders were/are
Why it is relevant
what the outcomes were/are
The list of social justice issues can be selected from:

  • Race.
  • Gender.
  • Age.
  • Sexual Orientation.
  • Religion.
  • Nationality.
  • Education.
  • Mental or Physical Ability.
]]> 2018-05-25 05:46:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263543948 Ask students to write a short script and role play a scenario based on social action. dan_n_82 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263544387 Students must consider multiple perspectives based on opposing sides of an issue.
Watch the documentary: Mo’ne Davis: I Throw Like a Girl
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V6Rfl1gWMYs

After watching this video, write your views on gender stereotypes.
Discuss the following points:
Personal Bias
Gender inequity
Stereotypes



]]> 2018-05-25 05:52:14 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263544387 Create a poster for display on a bulletin board that examines sexual orientation. dan_n_82 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263545453 You must include in your poster the following discussion points:
-2 influential figures that have shaped the modern LGBTQ movement. Explaining what they are known for.
- 3 facts/statistics from Canada about LGBT people
- Resources for LGBTQ to access if they need support
-Things that our school community can do to support them.]]> 2018-05-25 06:05:20 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/263545453 Letter to an LGBTQ Advocate dupuisj1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264021938 Write a letter to an LGBTQ advocate thanking them for their positive work. Explain what you like about their work with specific examples. Say thank you. 
~ Address, stamp and send your letters. ]]> 2018-05-28 12:42:09 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264021938 Create an alternative poster for a school function. dupuisj1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264022486 Using a school event such as prom or a semi-formal dance create an alternative LGBTQ friendly poster to advertise the event. 
~ make sure to ask permission fr the group organizing the event]]> 2018-05-28 12:45:06 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264022486 Trans' Brains dupuisj1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264023106 Read this article about how the brains of transgender people are more like their chosen gender and not their sex assigned at birth.
https://www.huffingtonpost.ca/2018/05/23/transgender-brain-study_a_23441612/
Discuss:
- the acceptance of trans
- hormones and transitioning
- the Science in the brain

]]> 2018-05-28 12:48:19 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264023106 Bear 1 in 5 dupuisj1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264023756 Although this isn't LGBTQ and it's more sexual assault, I think it's still relevant.
Watch this video: (note they are drinking beer)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LNVFPkmZTQ4
Deconstruct the commonly heard phrases, excuses and misconceptions the video brings up. 
Ex: "It's not going away, but I don't know what to do about it" or "Bears will be bears"]]> 2018-05-28 12:52:18 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264023756 Imagine How You’d Feel mshine1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264679863  A guided fantasy gives people the opportunity to feel what it’s like to be ridiculed, excluded and discriminated against on the basis of sexual orientation. In this case, heterosexual orientation.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/files/2015/05/Imagine-How-Youd-Feel.pdf]]> 2018-05-31 02:58:15 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264679863 Sentence Completion:Myths and Stereotypes mshine1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264680083  This exercise allows spontaneous expression of feelings about homosexuality. Even lesbian and gay participants may be surprised by the intensity of their associations. Thus, it’s a good exercise for addressing internalized homophobia.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/files/2015/05/Sentence-Completion-Myths-and-Stereotypes.pdf]]> 2018-05-31 03:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264680083 NON-GENDER SPECIFIC DATING CONVERSATION mshine1 https://padlet.com/dan_n_82/qbrnl2ne8t10/wish/264680516 Participants will gain a better understanding of the challenges faced by gay, lesbian, and bisexual faculty, staff, and students when discussing dating, partners, or significant others among peers and co-workers that they do not feel comfortable sharing their sexual orientation with.
https://lgbtrc.usc.edu/education/activities/

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