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I am @madison_ron leading the discussion on Black History tonight. Hint: it should be more than just a month! #MichED Please introduce yourself and where you are from. Thank you.
Hello #MichED! Excited my schedule is allowing me to participate in the chat this evening. Live in St. Clair, but spend my days in the Shores. Proud to be part of #Mylsps@myLSPS
We've had activities ranging from study of Dr. King's speech in ELA, to Civil Rights in Social Studies, and, over the past week, connections to civil disobedience. #MichED
#MichEd Welcome @Dale_Chu I have asked the first Q1. Share what have done during Black History Month, either in your classroom or building, to expose students to Black History.
A1: Less during Black History Month, but through the year, I try to highlight Black contributions to mathematics (as well as other underrepresented groups). #miched#itsnotjustpythagoras
A1: personal experience was remarkable discussion around race and cultural competency that was one part of a six part series. Part just happened to fall in February but was incredible spark for open dialogue #MichEd
It was started and led by a student group and the movies were older and watched in school so discussion could be held directly after. It was planned before the release not to intentionally leave it out #Miched
#MichEd@RMWynkoop I wanted to have a discussion about the understanding the content of the person we share as educators. Focus on the Dodge commercial using MLK's speech. but I came across a speech how MLK hated commercialism. That was a money move from family. Not MLK's heart.
We had an interesting discussion on FB around that led by @techsavvyed . Good point was made that does it introduce his words to a new audience? #MichED#FoodForThought
A1: As a former librarian, it was difficult for me to promote celebratory months, when I recognized that it was because we weren't "celebrating" the contributions of all as part of our instructional practice. But, exposure is the first step. #MichED
I agree with you, Ron. If you look at the full history, context, life, and teachings of Dr. King and the legacy of @TheKingCenter, students can engage in critical inquiry about how the Dodge commercial was/is against Beloved Community https://t.co/VIN33B0eOi#MichEd
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@madison_ron, @RMWynkoop, @TheKingCenter
A1: If #BlackHistoryMonth has a limited scope, then we are failing our students as teachers. In addition, #BlackHistoryMonth should be an invitation for us to engage in culturally relevant and culturally sustaining pedagogy/curriculum all year long. #miched
#miched A2: like all good history, an important aspect is how the lessons of history apply to today. What is the lived experience of African Americans today and how does history inform that experience?
I didn’t want my students leaving me thinking that they were married #miched. These two historical figures are almost always talked about together and the whole story of the planned boycott is rarely given
#Miched Q3. How do you incorporate Black History, or the contributions of representative minority and ethnic groups, into your lessons throughout the year?
This is awesome! A great goal would be to have at least one mathematician mentioned per unit. Be sure to be adding mathematicians from around the world! #miched ... Would make a great bull. board, area of the classroom wall, etc.
Great resource! Thanks for sharing! I can see how students would ask this Q if they are only learning about our Black heroes during one time of the year. Sigh. #MichEd
A2: We need to move BEYOND the MLK figure as the peaceful resister as an ideal. Civil Rights movement so important, but introduce historical topics, events and people to provide a richer understanding. I'm reminded of @Chimamandabook "The Danger of a Single Story" #MichED
#Miched And Tara I am not just seeking to mention Blacks. I like a phrase I heard and I have adopted it. Global Majority. Race is a made up construct to divide.
A3: this is something that I want to tackle as we move into a new math curriculum. Many opportunities to bring in inventions,patents, and history makers of all background #mathforSocialJustice#miched
Q2: Two things I think worth knowing: 1. Frederick Douglas was amazing, 2. MLK was also amazing, but the struggle for civil rights started as soon as slavery became a thing and it's roots go far beyond MLK. Civil rights was a movement, not a man. #miched
Highlight = students seeing the assets and strengths of the Detroit community to bring into their classrooms
Challenge = Student Ts are at various levels of critical consciousness, so it's a process to unlearn false narratives and relearn counter narratives of Detroit
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A2: For Black History, it is important that students see themselves in the history of what we study. They need to see role models in the fields they wish to pursue. #miched
This is why history needs to be representative! It isn't about political correctness. Students need connections. If they don't see themselves represented, they aren't connected. #MichED
A2: For Black History, it is important that students see themselves in the history of what we study. They need to see role models in the fields they wish to pursue. #miched
A4: Black History is American History. If we teach them as separate, I honestly believe we're failing as educators. Our classroom pedagogy and curriculum should be inclusive and equitable and should be a place where students see EVERYONE, including themselves. #miched
A recent article that I read by Jelai Cobb described African:American instead of hyphen. Complicated and I’m still reflecting on that....American in my mind means from the white male perspective, so yes different #miched
I agree that it’s important not to present the fight for civil rights as a historical event, but as a continuous journey that MLK was a piece of. #miched
A4: There shouldn't be a diff. "Regular" history courses need to be more inclusive of all of our experiences together. With that said, I know how most US media caters to the white male. This needs to change. Black History Month is meant to positively disrupt this. #miched
That's a great question. To me, it probably should hurt. That means we're doing it right. Growth is often painful and results in self-knowledge of our own inadequacies. What do you think? #miched
A4: There shouldn't be a diff. "Regular" history courses need to be more inclusive of all of our experiences together. With that said, I know how most US media caters to the white male. This needs to change. Black History Month is meant to positively disrupt this. #miched
Yes! Our job as educators is to help others see from another perspective. Thinking about this statement, during class I don't know that I live in my own shoes. #miched
That's a great question. To me, it probably should hurt. That means we're doing it right. Growth is often painful and results in self-knowledge of our own inadequacies. What do you think? #miched
A6: I'm just going to uplift anyone & everyone in the #educolor community who tenaciously uplift inclusive, equitable, relevant, & sustaining learning communities every day. #miched
So are you sharing that if you use the power of positivity? You honestly believe you can have a positive impact on those around you? (I live by that.) No stress zone!!! Laughter is like medicine. Smile and have an amazing day!!! #MichEd
A6: I'm just going to uplift anyone & everyone in the #educolor community who tenaciously uplift inclusive, equitable, relevant, & sustaining learning communities every day. #miched
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We will be closing the February chats with moderator @madison_ron leading the discussion on Black History. Hint: it should be more than just a month! https://t.co/DRRRxtEst8 Join us #MichED
A6: I predict that the father we get from the 2016 election, the less political Obama will become. Perhaps in hindsight we can remove the politics and recognize how important his accomplishment was. #miched
A7: my first "reports" I wrote, in 2ns grade, we're about the Statue of Liberty and George Washington Carver. My delight in this author signed book continues with each reread. #miched
A8: be vulnerable and accept that everyone has bias. Become conscious and be willing to change your mindset and grow into understanding. No one can do it all but everyone can do something #MichED
Books & Authors: Don't be fearful of the titles. #MichEd
The Mis-Education of The Negro by Carter G. Woodson
Defining Moments in Black History: Reading Between the Lies by Dick Gregory
A8: Awareness. Bring as much as possible into our current content, showcasing various people that have added to the history of what we teach. Try and get Ss to see all the pieces to the puzzle we live in. #miched
A8: be vulnerable and accept that everyone has bias. Become conscious and be willing to change your mindset and grow into understanding. No one can do it all but everyone can do something #MichED
