#resiliencechat Archive
Co-moderated by Dr. Robert Martinez and Sara Truebridge, #resiliencechat focuses on promoting resilience amongst educators and students.
Monday April 18, 2016
10:00 PM EDT
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It's time, it's time, it's time, for Come on in, buckle up, and let's chat!
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It's time, it's time, it's time, for Come on in, buckle up, and let's chat!
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In the mood I'm in, buckling up would be a good idea.
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I'll be moderating tonight, as has another commitment! Let's have a great collaboration and make her proud
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Hi
Carl from Emerald Australia
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you planning on stopping and turning real fast are you?
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Who's in the house tonight? This is Rob from Northern CA known as and AKA
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Lil' tired today, we'll see how it happens XD
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Welcome Carl! Great to have you here from Australia!
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Thomas Mision, MN Coll Elem Edu. Stu. What's the haps
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Welcome our dear friend Deb!
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Craig from Greater Vancouver, BC joining intermittently tonight!
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ah yes... we appear to be gearing up for an ugly political election here in Australia too
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Oh god, we cant get away from it anywhere in the world, can't we?
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Glad you are here Craig! Wow Canada, Australia, and America at least for now.
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Tonight’s topic: "Socially Just" schools and increasing development.
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Tid-bit 1/3: "Social justice is defined as promoting a just society by challenging injustice and valuing diversity."
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Crystal, TX... Hopping in and out- getting tired kiddos in bed past bedtime 😳
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Tid-bit 2/3: Social Justice It exists when all people share a common humanity and therefore have a right to equity.
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Tid-bit 3/3 Social justice offers support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources."
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Bonus: Tid-Bit "Social justice is generally equated with the notion of equality or equal opportunity in society."
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I know that's a lot of info, and "Social Justice" is a broad topic. Q1 coming up!
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Adolescents have a strong sense if SJ.
Yet adults seem to put 7t diwn rather than channel it https://t.co/fxePzKcM7i
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Tid-bit 3/3 Social justice offers support for their human rights, and a fair allocation of community resources."
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Q1 - Have you considered how ideas derived from “Social Justice” might impact development in our schools?
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A1. SoJust IS the very example of resilience. Gotta have a thick skin to handle seeing society's darker hist/actions
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A1 Lack of social justice impacts SpEd kids like Kid O. She is resilient despite that.
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A1. Both ways. Some Ss gave developed reslilience due to SJ issues, while others gave had it knocked out if them.
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When we plan for a system that affords opportunity to all, don't we all win?
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A1. To commit to SoJust is to fight against those who perpetuate injustice, frequently dominant culture, those in power
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Deb, I can only imagine the difficulties that you have encountered.
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Yes, where injustice is present, and allowed to thrive, many children are disenfranchised.
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A1: Presenting SJ issues and inviting Ss to action empowers them. Empowerment leads to
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u wouldnt know it w/all the resistance from those in power....
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Yes, great point, We will examine the idea that power should be protected, rather than shared. https://t.co/LE58h4jhrQ
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u wouldnt know it w/all the resistance from those in power....
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Q2 – A Social Justice paradigm reflects the notion that we have reciprocal relationships between/with each other, Do we?
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brb laundry needs to be transfered
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Rob, I've only scratched the surface in how I've talked about Kid O.
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A2: Yes! Relationships are critical?
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A2. Good question by the way. I hadn't thought of it that way. Equal relationships.
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Guess not. Dryer's still full... Fam whyyyyy
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A1 I've been told "I've got mine and the hell with you." Not literally but an advocate said as much to me.
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A2. No we don't have equal relationships and never will. The are lots of natural barriers. We need respectful relationships
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A2: No oftentimes students of color are looked at as being deficient by their Ts because of their race & language
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A2. No, but we must strive for equality AND equity.
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A2: Not when ss are bullied in school because of their sexuality
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A1 How can I achieve social justice when most of the time I am being worn down?
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Did u hear, tho, TN sank their Anti-trans gender bill? https://t.co/nkfm2JeWHn
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A2: Not when ss are bullied in school because of their sexuality
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A2: Not when female ss are disregarded, slut shamed, and silenced
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Great insight Carl, is so important to - We might never get to https://t.co/ztk1xd9Eah
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A2. No we don't have equal relationships and never will. The are lots of natural barriers. We need respectful relationships
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A2 No. Not if one is saying to the other, "Go play on the freeway."
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teachers and student relationship cant be equal. But as the the party with the power we can control the respect
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And, this is the type of social injustice that the paradigm says we must confront, and correct. https://t.co/nsxo8RoR5P
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A2: Not when female ss are disregarded, slut shamed, and silenced
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A2: Not when ss don't see themselves reflected in their textbooks and the novels they read
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A2 Not when doors are slammed in one's face.Not when an advocacy org person says, "She won't talk to you." Justice for some?
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Prof Susan in IL joining belatedly & only for a bit. Wkng hard to complete this book for everyone.
https://t.co/RbsONdgSvG
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A2 Things don't have to be equal to be fair. Ss needs to be treated fairly and with respect. So do teachers. 2way street
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I challenge that idea. Yes the teacher is the authority on content, but Ts can learn just as much from ss
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I suggest that if the authority is abused, power is off-kilter, success diminishes. https://t.co/v4GpZZZSLI
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teachers and student relationship cant be equal. But as the the party with the power we can control the respect
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Getting ready to bring Q3 - I really appreciate everyone's ideas and reflections tonight!
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Yes, we all have so much work to do! https://t.co/Jst1IW4ThP
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A2: Not when ss don't see themselves reflected in their textbooks and the novels they read
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Q3 – Some might say that if we need to focus on each child, and build their capacity via social justice, How do we do this?
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The book available on amazon 1st wk May. Aimed at 8th thru 12th graders and beginning college students.Includes attn to:
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If we cant be truly equal,then we must at least give opportunity for every1 to reach their goals.
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And Ts can't control the respect Ss given them.
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A3. Get to know S. Show interest and engage Ss.
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That's the idea behind SS/teach SS/SS Teach/teach Teach/admin Admin/SS https://t.co/SCOsKGqPcb
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I challenge that idea. Yes the teacher is the authority on content, but Ts can learn just as much from ss
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A3: Ts start with the needs of their ss and provide equity through curriculum.
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A2 Love focus on soc justice & reciprocity. One key element is not viewing others as "other"--need to see all on same team
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A3: By explicitly teaching social justice to the future generation.
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A3: Providing ss with opportunities to advocate for causes they are passionate about
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A3. Exposure. Give Ss a platform to discover they have a voice. Show them the reality of world we live in
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The elusive art of I think it's more than students being active, it's about connection https://t.co/TSdzDMfTTd
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A3. Get to know S. Show interest and engage Ss.
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A3 authentic relationships and asking Ss to
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A3 Simple. Stop saying no. Stop saying it would be too hard. That we don't have the resources.
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A3 Schools must be places where it is safe to be who you are. Diversity needs to be celebrated not just tolerated
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A3: Be vulnerable. Don't pretend to understand every child's situation. Listen to learn.
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Absolutely, each is part of the community, yet, we often segregate, and saparate https://t.co/YMQ6dGKhh4
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A2 Love focus on soc justice & reciprocity. One key element is not viewing others as "other"--need to see all on same team
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A2: we should but it doesn't always occur.
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A3 Nee to help each student know that s/he matters & can make a meaningful difference in the world, in the community.
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A3. Allow Ss to dream, have goals, but also tell them, esp. SOC of the obstacles in front of them
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Love that you are bringing it tonight! https://t.co/zCybzu2SY7
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A3: Providing ss with opportunities to advocate for causes they are passionate about
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A3. Get to know his/her story. Seek to understand.
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Social justice should be the ethical and equal treatment of others. It does not exist if there's an imbalance of power.
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A3 What we need is education equity.
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A3 Need to help each student know that s/he matters & can make a meaningful difference in the world, in the community.
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Yes, indeed! - Sometimes getting a "C" is ! https://t.co/JDN9A28W3E
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A3. Allow Ss to dream, have goals, but also tell them, esp. SOC of the obstacles in front of them
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as a vol. in a suburban school,some difficulty in exposing them, esp. since dont want to upset Ps. But were getting there
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"Speak softly & carry a big stick." Respect should be shown from both sides of the trenches.
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A3 This is very important. Students need to understand that life is not easy. Not always summer.
https://t.co/ya3RTPdzU0
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A3. Allow Ss to dream, have goals, but also tell them, esp. SOC of the obstacles in front of them
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on target for sure Jenny! https://t.co/mP86lR47KW
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Social justice should be the ethical and equal treatment of others. It does not exist if there's an imbalance of power.
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Absolutely!! https://t.co/2Pm63G3KaM
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A3 Need to help each student know that s/he matters & can make a meaningful difference in the world, in the community.
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yep, resilience comes in when they manage to overcome those, move forward to accomplishment despite walls
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Respect is a 2 way street. Even if T controls the environment, does T control respect?
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A3 This was key in 60's civil rights era:
not power over others BUT power with each other
https://t.co/6WjYRyc9Pd
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Social justice should be the ethical and equal treatment of others. It does not exist if there's an imbalance of power.
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A3 We need so called Democrats like Rahm to stop closing schools in poor communities.
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When I graduated there was no education equity...but, kids got what they needed.
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Big Idea: “Social Justice should focus on liberating rather than oppressing those least served by our decision making."
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well i am not from the 60s, but aren't well all taught we are one nation?
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Q4 – How might we work to ensure that each child is “included” at all levels of their education, that is served?
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Best to all! Need to get back to grind to get this book out for teachers, principals, students. Too many Ss w/out guidance.
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We are on the same wavelength.
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The Roadless Travelled: "Life is suffering. Once you accept it, life is much better."
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Must treat others w/ respect B4 you have earned it. Eventually you will earn it by your daily walk. https://t.co/5L1c0ZdJps
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Respect is a 2 way street. Even if T controls the environment, does T control respect?
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I wonder if "All" Kids did? So many over the years have been marginalized, and pushed aside https://t.co/Sy7iTkRGs4
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When I graduated there was no education equity...but, kids got what they needed.
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A4: Acknowledging the relevance of ss multiple languages and allowing them to communicate and learn in those languages
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A4: Ensure every voice is heard. Ensure that each child matters.
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A4. We must continue to advocate for it. Unite w/like-minded ppl for a stronger voice is 1 such group
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A4 We make due process a real possibility. We have more attorneys who work pro bono.
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A4: Providing ss with extracurricular opportunities to explore and develop their identities
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walk the walk, talk the talk. Practice what you preach!
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A4. Also as we advocate for equity, Ss will see u model SoJust. They will be inspired
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Also import remind students: spring follows winter.
Cycles
Life not supposed to be stuck in winter
https://t.co/WZ073NPllp
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The Roadless Travelled: "Life is suffering. Once you accept it, life is much better."
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So important to consciously listen, support and hear their voices! I exist if you notice me. https://t.co/WcPurpF8yP
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A4: Ensure every voice is heard. Ensure that each child matters.
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A4: Acknowledge that learning is just not academics. Teach the .
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A4: By developing meaningful relationships with parents and listening to what they have to say
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More families where involved, and kids got better neighborly help. :-)
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All for extraCs. Forever grateful for my MS Drama Theater, EngT/DramaDirect. created it as safe space aswel
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A4: By supporting and empowering ss instead of judging them
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I am so by you all! Keep it coming! Q5 on the way!
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ExtraCurriculars can be life changing, can be a safe haven, can find themselves and w/ group https://t.co/dAMC8p0x0B
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A4: Providing ss with extracurricular opportunities to explore and develop their identities
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A4: listen without judgment is key.
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A4 We need SpEd attorneys who won't bemoan the fact that more people can't afford them as they sit in their fancy offices.
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are you in twitter jail still????
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Q5 – How do we support our colleagues to build their knowledge of social justice, & commit to including each child?
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SpEd attorneys drive up education, and decrease the amount of general spec. ed. funds.
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A5. INCLUDE SOJUST IN PRESERVICE EDU. Sorry, but I think its vital to have culturally comp. in edu. schooling
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A5 Support your colleagues by actually telling them that parents like me have something worthwhile to say.
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A5: That is a hard task, but creating opportunities where they first recognize their biases in a safe environment
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A5. Ive had to learn about advocacy,sojust outside of my classes. Shouldnt just be in Urban Edu. courses
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Kind of like some medical specialists. Interested in billables.
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A5: Then share research and real life experiences about how ss experience injustice
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A5: we all act in solidarity to create a better world. Show that strength in unity builds a positive life.
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Big idea-2 "social justice framework is a way to build less unfairness and inequity while enhancing freedom and possibility!
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I think if its included in education courses in college, it becomes an easier task. 1/?
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A5: Then show them ways to make their classroom socially just through restorative justice and curriculum
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A5: Then have then come up with their own ideas based on their ss
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@@MzUrbanEducator Ts enter the field more educated & willing to listen after getting past own biases
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Do you spend $250,000 on a lawyer or hire five special education teachers?
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Totally cool with just you! Just didn't know if she was still blocked. You rock too!
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I agree with you 100% that's part of how I learned
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Yes we must build perspective through awareness, then supporting for ss. https://t.co/UWc8KN1ZC6
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A5: That is a hard task, but creating opportunities where they first recognize their biases in a safe environment
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Thanks for hosting another thoughtful ! Have a great week!
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It's not either/or for me. I'd like to be able to do both. Not all SpEd teachers are created equal.
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Unfortunate that I had to choose between 2 schools. 1 that offered them, other doesnt but easier totransfer
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A5: model the behaviour we desire. Prove that life can be safe even when expressing opinion.
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As some1 who's been in coll. for too long, cant afford to start over completely, so had to choose latter
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Q6 – If we want peace 4 kids, shouldn’t we want to ensure that each of them is provided the very best opportunities we can?
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A6. Yes, unfortunately, reality is diff. We have to continue the fight for equity/equality
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It's ok! Your commentary in this chat is amazing! And shows that you are already on the right side!
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A6: Yes, we should always want the next generation to be in a better position than we were. https://t.co/N1JOMsnggY
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Q6 – If we want peace 4 kids, shouldn’t we want to ensure that each of them is provided the very best opportunities we can?
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I try. I jsut feel alone amongst my peers/future cohort. Lots of grt ppl online, but proximity...
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Thank you to everyone! What a fantastic exchange of ideas, thoughts, strategies! You are an amazing group!
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Thank you to everyone! What a fantastic exchange of ideas, thoughts, strategies! You are an amazing group!
