https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5 This is an opportunity to share your initial thoughts and reflections, and perhaps respond to others. en-us 2018-02-23 14:48:35 UTC 2021-07-09 21:34:29 UTC hello@padlet.com jeffreymgreen https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/234710693 Jeff Green- This video is a bit long at 18 minutes, but very informative in what a microaggression is. The term "microaggression" was used by Columbia professor Derald Sue to refer to "brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioral, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative racial slights and insults toward people of color."]]> 2018-02-23 14:50:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/234710693 https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/234816381 Laurie Platt - I really think this video does a good job of defining microagressions and giving examples of statements that are microagressions in the classroom.  I hope that people hear the piece about how often the microagression might be coming from someone who is well-intentioned yet doesn't realize the impact of what he/she is saying.  I thought the model of how to listen instead of just apologizing or making light of a microagression is exemplary, and I will use it in my own conversations/comments.]]> 2018-02-23 17:47:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/234816381 https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/241149595 Patty Tramonto - I agree, Laurie.  I certainly heard the part about the fact that as a teacher, the last thing I would ever want to do is invalidate my students in any way and yet, despite my good intentions, I may be doing this anyway.  This video was a true eye-opener for me.  I feel as if I have some concrete examples of how I can help kids to feel more validated and a part of a group.  Really enjoyed.         ]]> 2018-03-12 23:07:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/241149595 https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/241903426 Ivers - I also agree that it's important to note that often microagressions are unintentional or even well-intentioned.  I also had the thought that sometimes people may feel a microagression even when one is not present at all, and it is important to understand and validate those feelings.  Many who experience microagression experience it often and pervasively, and when one spends so much time catching and dodging aggressions, one is bound to mistake a few at times. ]]> 2018-03-14 14:32:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/241903426 https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/242119586 Letter - This has me thinking about what I say, how I say it, and how I respond to students. I used to think that being "color blind" was a good thing -- that I was seeing people as people -- but now I understand how that can invalidate someone's ethnicity and/or culture. Additionally, I do agree that we need more staff of color. Students will feel a greater sense of belonging. Thanks for posting this video!]]> 2018-03-14 21:38:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jeffreymgreen/qmj8s2kc8zk5/wish/242119586