 Topics and Competencies
Awareness of Structural Inequality, Agency, Reflection, Facilitator Training
Grade Level
High School, College/Adult
Subject Area Integration
None |
Author(s)
Christy M. Byrd
Source
Christy M. Byrd
Date Created/Most Recently Revised
Spring 2020/March 2021 |
Time
30-60 minutes
Setting
Appropriate for multiple settings |
Type and Level of Engagement
Individual Work, High Engagement
Accessibility
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Learning Objectives
- Reflect on personal definitions of and beliefs about social justice
- Identify major changes in perspectives and beliefs
Materials
Instructions
- As homework or an in-class writing assignment, have participants respond to the following prompts:
- How do you define social justice? What is its end goal?
- Who or what inspires your social justice goals?
- What formal learning experiences (classes, workshops, studying on your own) have you had related to:
- social identity
- diversity
- equity
- social justice
- for facilitator training: pedagogy (how to teach) and social justice pedagogy in particular?
- Create a timeline of your beliefs about social justice. Start in childhood or adolescence and list the beliefs you held then. At the other end, list the beliefs you hold now. Then fill in major turning points:
- moments when your beliefs were challenged
- formal and informal learning experiences
- moments when you changed your beliefs
- Finally, identify mentors and other important people who challenged and/or pushed you in your social justice journey
Variations
- As an option, have students discuss their responses in small or large groups.
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