TEC 521 by Matthew Bovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q Cultural Awareness Resources en-us 2021-11-11 23:21:38 UTC 2026-02-19 22:51:13 UTC hello@padlet.com This resource gives a lot of good tips for educators that want to make sure they are teaching in an equitable manner. It gives lots of ideas to teachers about making sure all students' backgrounds and beliefs are valued. mbovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889661093   One way it does this is by offering teachers downloads like "Ten Commandments for Equity Literate Educators."  This tip sheet asks teachers to do things like, "I prioritize equity over peace," and "I will inform myself."  Teachers can also find tips to shift their paradigms.  One tip is " Celebrating Diversity should become Committing to Equity. I think every teacher should read this because the vast majority of teachers want to have an equitable classroom but need a little help to get there.  The website also has conversation starters for teachers to use with their classes.]]> 2021-11-14 21:15:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889661093 The Learning for Justice website allows you to combine the Learning for Justice Social Justice Standards, Common Core-aligned literacy strategies and student performance tasks with windows-and-mirrors texts from the Student Text library. The result is a comprehensive, literacy-based plan that is both rigorous and relevant. mbovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889661133 The Learning for Justice website has lesson plans that teachers can use and adapt for classroom. A particularly relevant section is titled: Exploring Diversity Through Oral History. One lesson is called A Community of Learners. This lesson asks the questions: How are we all the same? How are we different? Students learn that their differences are what make them interesting, unique and special.]]> 2021-11-14 21:15:20 UTC https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889661133 Teaching for Change encourages teachers and students to think outside their classrooms and see what is going on in the world. This resource helps teachers connect to books that help teach about bias and gives prompts and ideas about how to have those discussions in your classroom. mbovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889662818 A good way to use this resource in the classroom is to take advantage of the anti-bias book list that the have curated. Teachers can find picture books on topics such as: culture and language, gender identity, holidays, conflict resolution and self advocacy. If a teacher or the school doesn't own a book, they can find a read aloud on Youtube. These books can fit into ELA standards by going over, theme, main idea or character development.]]> 2021-11-14 21:17:51 UTC https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889662818 All classrooms are now more diverse than ever. This website has compiled lesson plan ideas, and ready-to-go activities that help students connect with each other. mbovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889663535 One excellent lesson idea from this website is called "Holiday Stories." It teaches students about Chanukah, Christmas and Kwanzaa traditions by sharing stories about each holiday and highlighting how each celebration is unique but also connected. Another interesting lesson is called "Games Around the World." This lesson highlights different sports and activities that are associated with certain countries and/or cultures. Students get to see videos of the sports in action and compare them to sports that they love.]]> 2021-11-14 21:18:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889663535 Founded in 2009 as: "Spread the Word to End the Word." Their goal was to end the use of the word "retard," through education and inclusion discussion. Inclusive Schools Network offers resources to schools to help them build an inclusive community that welcomes and celebrates students with learning differences. mbovenzi https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889664971 Classes can get involved in Inclusive Schools Week a variety of different ways. One way is to expand morning circle activities to include sign language or another language. Another activity is to ask a physical or occupational therapist to come to your class to talk about what they do to help people. One more lesson idea is to have students write about a time they didn't feel included in a group. Follow up the reading by discussing the importance of inclusion and brainstorm ways to make everyone feel welcome in their class.]]> 2021-11-14 21:20:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mbovenzi/u2qnfqj6ef7ku64q/wish/1889664971