Remake of Reflect on systemic racism in our school (Immaculata) by Chris Verberne https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn en-us 2021-11-10 14:04:15 UTC 2021-11-12 16:07:02 UTC hello@padlet.com resources that don't reflect students identities https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886804726 2021-11-12 14:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886804726 Unrecognized, racially insensitive pedagogy joeyozamiz https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805094 2021-11-12 14:47:10 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805094 uniform policy / dress codes https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805784 2021-11-12 14:47:26 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805784 school uniforms https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805999 2021-11-12 14:47:31 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886805999 A lack of support for English as a Second Language learners in the classroom (especially with assessments) https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806036 2021-11-12 14:47:32 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806036 streaming amy_connolly https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806363 2021-11-12 14:47:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806363 teaching the child.....not the child's origins. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806407 2021-11-12 14:47:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886806407 Making assumptions about access to resources https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807246 2021-11-12 14:48:02 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807246 find activities where student voice and representation is enhanced and applied (novels, music, geographical context, science- everything! jennifermartinez2 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807287 2021-11-12 14:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807287 My ears- stop talking all the time and listen to the people in the room. Let the kids speak and share, dialogue, discuss... and listen. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807353 2021-11-12 14:48:03 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807353 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807636 Speak up! Do not be silent. Adapt the curriculum to be more inclusive]]> 2021-11-12 14:48:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886807636 overrepresentation of white males in science textbooks https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886808641 2021-11-12 14:48:33 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886808641 encouraging students to engage with knowledge through a lens of critical thinking (encourage questions... even questioning the teacher's perspective on a topic). https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886808741 2021-11-12 14:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886808741 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809020 Teaching traditionally and not changing or adapting our lesson plans to be inclusive. ]]> 2021-11-12 14:48:41 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809020 Be open-minded. Ask questions when you don't know. Apologize when you make a mistake. Learn. Have conversations. mariejoseelaroche https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809067 2021-11-12 14:48:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809067 Assuming my life experiences or outlook are shared by the students https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809332 2021-11-12 14:48:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809332 model behaviour, be inquisitive with them, listen to what they want to bring to the conversation, give them safe mediums to communicate jennifermartinez2 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809625 2021-11-12 14:48:55 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809625 provide resources that reflect student identities (mirrors, windows, sliding doors) https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809708 2021-11-12 14:48:57 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886809708 veronikalapointe https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810077 Talk to the students, learn their interests, values etc. seek resources that highlight these areas. Represent them in their own classes]]> 2021-11-12 14:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810077 Look in the mirror before pointing the finger joeyozamiz https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810123 2021-11-12 14:49:06 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810123 staffing being reflective of the students experiences https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810322 2021-11-12 14:49:12 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810322 open communication with students, what do they see that we do not that requires effortful change https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810495 2021-11-12 14:49:15 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810495 Be open to exploring and learning about things yourself- engage in your own research on topics you only know a little bit about. As a teacher, you're simply a more experienced learner. Continue to learn. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810568 2021-11-12 14:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810568 learn to pronounce students' names https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810711 2021-11-12 14:49:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810711 Traditional assessments https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810764 2021-11-12 14:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810764 We need to bring in different perspectives, especially when teaching about history. The same historical event can be completely different. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810786 2021-11-12 14:49:21 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810786 Share a daily land acknowledgement written by an Indigenous student. susankehoe https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810809 2021-11-12 14:49:22 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886810809 teachers taking the time to learn about different cultures and listen to students about their experiences https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886813367 2021-11-12 14:50:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886813367 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886814026 By using resources/content that is representative, and by prioritizing the ones that are 'own-voices.' ]]> 2021-11-12 14:50:44 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886814026 personalize assessments - figure out what works best for each student https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886814710 2021-11-12 14:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886814710 deficit thinking (they can't, the parents don't...) https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886815109 2021-11-12 14:51:09 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886815109 Allocate time and integrate activities in your lessons that allow you to get to know your students. jennylemon https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886815695 2021-11-12 14:51:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886815695 asking students how they learn best and trying to have a diversity in the ways that students are being assessed and how lessons are structured https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886816422 2021-11-12 14:51:42 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886816422 We breakdown barriers by admitting that the way it "used to be" was wrong. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886816827 2021-11-12 14:51:52 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886816827 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886818133 Giving the students a voice (such as with Padlet)

]]> 2021-11-12 14:52:23 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886818133 teaching and assessing for mastery (e.g. letting Ss re-do assessments) https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886820844 2021-11-12 14:53:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886820844 Building positive relationships with the caring adults in the student's lives. Building learning partnerships with our school community. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886824432 2021-11-12 14:54:53 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886824432 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886841669 2021-11-12 15:02:08 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886841669 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886843189 2021-11-12 15:02:49 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886843189 https://www.learningforjustice.org/ https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886845646 2021-11-12 15:03:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886845646 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886851598 2021-11-12 15:06:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886851598 Being open to discussion, intervening when poor choices are made...and try to show/explain the effect it has on the community. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886852408 2021-11-12 15:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886852408 Staff reading diverse novels from other classes https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886856503 By reading novels that students are reading about racist issues (in English class for example) teachers are able to understand and connect with students. ]]> 2021-11-12 15:08:34 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886856503 Teachers are encouraged to buy into all initiatives created for Anti-racism by groups such BSA, Safe-D, Team Mikinak. susankehoe https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858180 2021-11-12 15:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858180 Do not ignore race john_gallien https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858192 2021-11-12 15:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858192 Facilitating conversations when issues arise https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858566 2021-11-12 15:09:27 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886858566 Taking time to educate yourself as an educator. jennylemon https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859270 2021-11-12 15:09:46 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859270 Being willing to have those personal conversations when necessary. https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859488 2021-11-12 15:09:51 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859488 Look for varying perspectives of historical events to present in lessons john_gallien https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859829 2021-11-12 15:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859829 co-creating class norms https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859844 2021-11-12 15:09:59 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886859844 we need to remember we are partners in teaching with the students and find our place within the students jennifermartinez2 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886861317 2021-11-12 15:10:37 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886861317 If you hear something that is inappropriate from a staff member, not to be afraid to take the time to start a conversation and perhaps use it as a learning opportunity. Calling it out otherwise the inappropriate behaviour or language will continue to be used https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886861712 2021-11-12 15:10:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886861712 https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886862322 Value students languages, cultures and identities. ]]> 2021-11-12 15:11:04 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886862322 Admit when you are wrong and when you have made a mistake - Do not just take the defensive "I am not racist" or "I am sorry that you perceived it this way". OWN up to it and make the effort to change the behaviour https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886866963 2021-11-12 15:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886866963 consider the circumstances and use judgement when students do something wrong and speak to them to make sure they know what they did was wrong and how they can improve for next time instead of just "getting them in trouble" as sometimes racialized students are punished disproportionately harsher https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886871394 2021-11-12 15:14:48 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886871394 Safe Dialogue https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886937379 Recognize that we do not know everything. Make the students aware right away that if something goes unnoticed/unaddressed, to come speak with you about it immediately because you want to ensure that they feel safe within the classroom, and that you want to develop and grow in a way that supports them in every way possible. Always leave the door open to communicate.]]> 2021-11-12 15:42:02 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886937379 Reactions https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886942346 Understand that those who have not been exposed to the same trauma are more sensitive to consequence. Often times this results in crying, which then pulls the attention towards this person. As a result, they then get "taken care of" and comforted, and are often seen as though they were the victim, when in fact it was the other way around.]]> 2021-11-12 15:44:20 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886942346 Awareness https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886948311 Be aware that discussing these topics often surfaces the emotions felt by those who have experienced it directly. They therefore do not always want to share, OR feel exhausted that they have had to fight this battle for so long without much success. As a result, do not always rely on these individuals to share their stories to educate others. It is not their responsibility and often amounts in mental and emotional stress.]]> 2021-11-12 15:47:00 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886948311 Check out and read the Equity and Diversity resources in our Learning Commons (Slideshow to be shared through Mac Conference) https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886965831 Resources are also available on SORA through the staff portal.]]> 2021-11-12 15:54:50 UTC https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886965831 Ministry Docs veronikalapointe https://padlet.com/chrisverberne/tqgddme9hzzbuucn/wish/1886978343 https://files.ontario.ca/trc_report_web_mar17_en_1.pdf 
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