#globaledchat Archive
A weekly chat covering topics related to teaching with a global perspective. A rotating cast of guest hosts include education experts and influencers. A must-follow for all educators who would like to open their classroom to global opportunities! Hosted by @HSingmaster and sponsored by @AsiaSocietyEDU
Thursday July 21, 2016
8:00 PM EDT
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Welcome to tonight's . Glad you can join us!
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Please introduce yourself and tell everyone how many people (if any) you saw playing today!
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Hi I'm Caroline. I haven't seen any Pokemon Go players today.
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Joe Rodriguez 5th Grade Teacher at Ambassador school of Global Education in LA My wife and daughters are on fans
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Hi. I'm Mollie friends from Columbus, OH.I played tennis instead of walking tonight. None on the courts, but many last night.
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Q1: Have you talked about global competencies in fictional works with students and colleagues? Which ones? How?
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still have a few more weeks. First day with kiddos Aug. 16th
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Hi! Mollie from Columbus, Oh. I played tennis tonight instead of walking. None on the courts, but many playing last night.
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We didn't discuss much in global topics last year except in Religion class. Planning more this year in first grade
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Q2: Do certain global competencies lend themselves more readily to discussions with literature?
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I am reading "Pax" for the Global Read Aloud for Fall of 2016 Universal themes war loss Compentency? Empathy, Action
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Understandable - religion can be a great place to start! has a new picture book out too
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Intro: Kathy from MD and since I didn't leave the house, I saw no one playing pokemongo
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- good choice! I liked the perspective taking and the chance to understand/break stereotypes in ATD
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Thanks, I really enjoy the extra time to reflect. I am reading a few books like
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I'm in the midst of Quiet Power by , Thought provoking book for Teens. Putting Pax on my library list!
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Q3: What are your reactions to The Absolutely True Diary of a Part Time Indian (ATD of a PTI)?
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- it is hilarious, poignant and really accessible with powerful messages. Not for littles, but so touching!
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This looks like another great suggestion! I'm crazy for Good Reads
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A1) I like to link World Issues to movies that have a lot to say, such as The Dark Knight (terrorism) & Elysium (inequality).
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I struggle with the theme of Native American history in the context of teaching US history, so much tragedy.
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A2: I am starting this year with "The Name Jar" and working on empathy.
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Empathy is a great place to start.
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- Love the idea of bringing movies in - Dark Knight & Hunger Games have been great conversations with kids on gaps
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Hey Lucy - glad you can join us - not sure if you've read Absolutely True Diaries? It is an excellent one!
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Agree that this is a tricky topic to cover. We need more s to give us perspective on life today!
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A3: I really like the book. I had to read it in a rush to use in a lesson two years ago so I'm going slower this time
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-Agree! As someone who loves great art - I loved the illustrations. Super-accessible and real. Definitely a rereader.
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Q4: connected w/Native Amer poetry in school. How can Ts use tools like poetry to target interest/experience?
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A4: Poetry has the power to be complex and simple and offer a cultural perspective through language.
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Q4. I love to use poetry and even poetry in stories. The rhythm helps with the scholars who struggle to read sometimes
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- I can't wait for my girls to read it. So glad I bought a copy to hold on to - many sections underlined.
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At the same time, it can be something students try & feel facile at relatively quickly. It made a big impact on me!
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I had my AI gr 5&6 Ss write Haiku on any "school appropriate" topic of their choosing. Used the iPads and they were into it
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Yes! Do you have favorite global poets? We've got a book of african poems in our house I treasure!
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I also like in addition to !
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Appreciated writing poetry as part of Summer Institute for National Writing Project in 2014
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A1. The non-fiction part is interacting with me, their division head. I am Brazilian and they appreciate that.
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One of the things I loved about the book was 'shonest depiction of parental support.
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Q5: The book infuses key illustrations throughout - what are other global book resources that use art so effectively?
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pt 2 It is a gift to have imperfect parents support a good kid w/a great dream! We need more of this in literature!
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I LOVE Graeme Base! His illustrations are killer!
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Hey Adriana - glad you are joining. I loved the biographical nature too!
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- Writing poetry is a brain itch that can be scratched no other way! It is where Alexie/author began
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- I also love Gift of the Crocodile for the youngers too!
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A5: I always appreciate illustrations It helps to paint the story the author is telling. esp in multCult books
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Was it you that brought up Maus a few weeks back? Been contemplating a re-read!
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Q6: Alexie also reinforces and breaks down stereotypes, what are some effective methods for connecting this to class convers.?
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A5: I'm a fan of "Hush" and "The Empty Pot" but they are very different styles
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A6: this came up often last year in 3rd because stereotypes are prevalent. We had class meetings and discussions often
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What kinds of conversations did the kids have? What were they surprised by?
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A6: I find that a lot of our schools are homogeneous and stereotypes sometimes accepted as "OK' great disc starter
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A2. I like creating opport. for Ss to appreciate and get curious about other cultures opposed to feeling sorry.
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I like that approach appreciate and want to know more about others
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I like to participate in every January
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lifestyle things like living in a one room house far from a city, no indoor plumbing, no tech(!!)
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We unintentionally see our culture as superior and just empathy is not enough. It's important but just not enough.
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Q7: Junior goes “part-time” and moves to a rival school. What are some books fm other cultures that explore similar themes?
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walk in eachother's shoes. I agree.
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When do educators have to go
"part-time" with their students? Trust me, grant makers have to do it, depending on audience!
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what does going "part time" mean?
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A4. Poetry comes from a much deeper place. It's like weaving words. You only choose the best ones. There is power in that.
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- Agree on this. Always trying to approach w/a learner perspective. Perceived superiority can be put away.
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Q8: What are some educational resources to better understand contemporary issues surrounding native populations?
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Like Twitter - when well done requires careful thought and planning.
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A7: I interpreted "part time" as being not as true to your group/tribe in order to expand your horizons. "The Outsiders" maybe
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Wow! I am aware of the Indian schools the govt set up for this purpose
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Thanks, it makes sense now. "part time" interesting take on words. I guess it happens cultures coming to US
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Going part-time made me think of code switching. Another topic for another day!
