Target Audience: Teachers of 3rd-8th grade students, librarians, literacy leaders, instructional coaches.
Are you looking for a way to open up conversations about social justice with your students? Are you hoping to facilitate open, honest opportunities for students to discuss challenges in our larger society? It can be difficult to talk with students about issues such as racism, poverty, human rights, and global warming, but we must. Over the past few years, the presenters have implemented a variety of approaches for engaging students in understanding social justice grounded in Global Citizenship and Literacy curricula. Join Arlyn and Kathy as they walk you through strategies to bring the concept of social justice to life in age-appropriate, thoughtful, and meaningful ways.
Participants will:
· Review a curated list of social justice picture books.
· Practice discussion strategies and protocols to use in your classroom tomorrow when addressing social justice topics.
· Review samples of technology integrated projects that support student learning targets and outcomes.
· Access resources to support the design of social justice projects that foster student interests, independence, and growth.
· Understand ways to engage in an equity audit of your classroom and/or school library.
This is a two day series. Participants must attend both days.