#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 April 19, 2018
8:00 PM EDT

  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Welcome to #Globaledchat! Please introduce yourself and tell us what civics education was like when you were a student. #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:00 PM EDT
    Excited to learn & share w #GlobalEdChat crew in a minute, with important topic of "Divided Societies & Democracy." @AsiaSocietyEDU @FHGlobal @FHGlobal @FacingCHI #democracy #civicengagement
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:01 PM EDT
    Please help me welcome today’s special guest @FacingHistory. #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Jen from Chicago! I had an amazing AP History class which inspired me to be a history teacher and then an AP Gov class that I loved almost as much! Lots of debates and discussion. #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:02 PM EDT
    Hello All! Matt from Utah - 9th Grade ELA and Creative Writing. Civics was very good, I took AP Politics and passed the test thanks to a tireless teacher that knew I could understand it if he helped. #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi #GlobalEdChat folks! I work for @facingCHI. My civics ed (awhile back) was pretty didactic old school "3 branches of government" and lots of talk about the Cold War. #old
    In reply to @hsingmaster, @FacingCHI
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    I'm Heather Singmaster, Associate Director, Center for #Globaled @AsiaSocietyEDU. I distinctly remember memorizing all of the counties in Wisconsin in my civics class. I can't say I use that information today! #globaledchat
  • GenvieveD Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Only here for a bit, but I didn't want to miss the brilliance of this PLN! I look forward to checking back in after I get the kiddos home! #momlife #principals #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Jen! So great to have you on. And yay for history as inspiration! #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:03 PM EDT
    Hi Matt! Thanks for joining us. So far everyone has much more inspiring civics stories than I do! #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    As a reminder, we use the Q1, A1 format on #Globaledchat. Here are the questions we'll be addressing today: https://t.co/O9fJMbLOk9
  • MrsKremBCMS Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    #globaledchat Amanda from Md (going back and forth between Twitter chats and bedtime). Civics Ed was an okay experience - I would have liked to have been a part of more authentic experiences.
  • GenvieveD Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Genvieve Dorsey, from California. Principal, lover of curriculum development and all matters regarding equity. #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Oh yes, #momlife! Glad to have you on for as long as possible! #globaledchat
    In reply to @GenvieveD
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Hi All, I’m Camp from Massachusetts, hs Eng. Went to high school in late 80s, no civics requirement #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Susan, author & mom from WI. Civics in school? Not memorable. #GlobalEdChat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:04 PM EDT
    Thanks for joining us today Wayde! We are grateful for the partnership of @facinghistory! #globaledchat
    In reply to @waydegrins, @FacingCHI, @facinghistory
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Its all good. I just happened to have a really seasoned and smart AP teacher in high school. My class was not the easiest but he got through to me. #globaledchat.
    In reply to @hsingmaster
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    That's how I felt! Is it Wisconsin's fault?? That's where I grew up too... #globaledchat
    In reply to @sbaumgartner94
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Hello! Phil Wagener, Education Technology Specialist with @ksuiteach. My Civic Education consisted of memorizing facts and passing a test. #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:05 PM EDT
    Welcome back! Great to have you on the chat! I'm glad you turned out to be a responsible global citizen even without civics ;) #globaledchat
    In reply to @gettinglostcamp
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Q1: Education for democracy often includes “skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions.” What are the essential skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions that support democracy? #GlobalEdChat
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
    Hi #GlobalEdChat I can’t recall intentional civics education in school before college.
  • dr_helgeson Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Hello! John - ELA TOSA from WA #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    I had a similar teacher, Mrs. Ennis, not easy but certainly effective. #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters, @hsingmaster
  • MrsKremBCMS Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: the ability to think critically is a huge skill #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    Seth! Welcome! It's been awhile - so great to see you. #globaledchat
    In reply to @sethbrady9
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:07 PM EDT
    A1: Not sure how to categorize this, but I believe “awareness” Is essential #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: The skills of global competence align well with the skills that support democracy: investigating local/global issues; recognizing others' perspectives; communicating ideas; and taking action. https://t.co/5iw58QKJVx #globaledchat #TeachSDGs
  • Dale_Chu Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    HAPPENING NOW: @hsingmaster @facinghistory and @FHGlobal leading a discussion on divided societies and democracy. Follow along at #GlobalEdChat! @AsiaSocietyEDU
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Taking meaningful action to affect change #GlobalEdChat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Hi, #globaledchat -- my first time doing one of these. I'm a retired teacher who works with 2 global learning fellowships. I live in MA!
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Parent in Connecticut joining in. #GlobalEdChat
  • mhamiltonedu Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    Missing #GlobalEdChat but excited to come back later and see the conversation with @facinghistory!
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1 - Understanding, empathy, and engagement are all important to teach democracy. Understanding the situation that citizens may be in, empathy to see the multitude of perspectives, and engagement with these points of view to understand how change can be made. #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: To support democracy... Skills: Critical thinking, empathy. Knowledge: Models of civic engagement from various locales, and from history. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:08 PM EDT
    A1: Especially today, media literacy is a critical skill that we should be implored to teach and nurture within democracy #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    what does meaningful action look like? #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    A1 Abilities to analyze, construct ideas, test & debate...civilly. #GlobalEdChat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:09 PM EDT
    interesting--what does aware look like? listening? awake? sensitive to others? #globaledchat
    In reply to @gettinglostcamp
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1) Media literacy. Civics of all sorts, and civility toward others who are different. #medialit #GlobalEdChat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
      Q1: Education for democracy often includes “skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions.” What are the essential skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions that support democracy? #GlobalEdChat
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    Ken from western Oregon University and center for geo ed in Oregon. Here for about 10-15 min until have to take daughter home from ballet #globaledchat
  • dr_helgeson Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: ability to seek understanding of different perspectives, cultures, religions, and to possess empathy #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Critically thinking, asking questions, active listening, taking action, being able to distinguish real versus fake news and sources, knowing how to research #globaledchat
  • GenvieveD Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
    A1: Currently writing a middle school advisory curriculum to support and address these skills. Students need communication, critical thinking, collaboration, and creative skills, with a level of social & cultural awareness & empathy & great relationship skills! #globaledchat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Listening critically & openly to others is critical--democracy means having the chance to make decisions, & those decisions must be informed by others' perspectives and viewpoints. #globaledchat
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1 ability to analyze, synthesize, critical think, understand mult perspectives, detect fallacies #globaledchat
  • koharegibson Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
    A1: Learning to state an opinion and support it with evidence EVERY TIME. Also, ability to listen to another's point of view without dismissing it as "true". You don't have to agree to know that it is "true" for the speaker #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    some media literacy responses. how do we help young people to become more media literate in a moment of heightened partisanship? when we participate in the "world of me" as @CassSunstein has written about? #globaledchat
    • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
      A1) Media literacy. Civics of all sorts, and civility toward others who are different. #medialit #GlobalEdChat
      • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
        Q1: Education for democracy often includes “skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions.” What are the essential skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions that support democracy? #GlobalEdChat
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    A1: Conflict resolution in mediation skills #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    I follow @facinghistory like my mom followed the Beatles! #GlobalEdChat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
    Hi Joan! Welcome to #Globaledchat! We love new participants. Please let me know if you have any questions.
    In reply to @JoanSoWhat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Q2: We often focus on teaching students about their rights. How do you teach students about their civic responsibilities? #GlobalEdChat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    A1: Developing the disposition to act with the power and responsibility that one has a citizen of a democracy: what good is that power if it's not exercised for the common good? #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    I love this - the evidence piece is SO important in this day and age! #globaledchat
    In reply to @koharegibson
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    This 100%. If we can move students beyond the I believe therefore it is true to understanding that it is just an opinion and there are a multitude of opinions, then we are on the right track. #globaledchat
    In reply to @koharegibson
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Hi #globaledchat! Sarah - HS T from A2, MI. Excited for the chat tonight!
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Hi everyone. Jay from downstate Illinois. Taught SS a decade and now teach/research SS Educ #GlobalEdChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
    Not sure about that but it is a favorite. ;) Thanks for the welcome! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @hsingmaster
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Truth! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @sethbrady9
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Renee White from NC. In and out for a bit around bedtime routines. #Globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    and in a divided society how do we make sure that we are able to listen to others, to debate, discuss? #globaledchat
    • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: Listening critically & openly to others is critical--democracy means having the chance to make decisions, & those decisions must be informed by others' perspectives and viewpoints. #globaledchat
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    A2: Starts w/ the community lens & then goes broader. Many of my Ss have trouble making global connections first. #globaledchat
  • MrsKremBCMS Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
    Q2: we teach Empathy has one of our core values. Responsibility comes on many levels - so we try to show empathy in the classroom or across the globe. #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: Here is an article with resources for teaching about civics education as a foundation for global citizenship by my colleague @hloewecke: https://t.co/I0I6UobBvI #globaledchat #holocaustmuseum
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Personally, I think practice in flexible thinking before media is vital. Kids are starting off in black/white worlds & then plunked into media that amplifies that. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @CassSunstein
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Balancing meaningful empathic engagement with rigorous inquiry is such an important task teachers have. Glad @facinghistory and others support those efforts! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters, @koharegibson, @facinghistory
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: when my high school kids used to get down on themselves for their role in national problems, I reminded them that they hadn't yet voted in the people making the damaging policies. Led us to a discussion about voting as a responsibility, not just a right #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    Ah! Let's think about the idea of "common" as we ponder what it means to live in a divided society. How do we nurture common? #globaledchat
    • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1: Developing the disposition to act with the power and responsibility that one has a citizen of a democracy: what good is that power if it's not exercised for the common good? #globaledchat
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
    A2: It’s really important to teach students about OTHER people’s rights, as well as their own #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A1 -Just today we talked about graffiti and how if they commit it, the school has to pay to clean it and the school's money comes from taxes, which they and their parents pay. If I can get them to see the connected nature of their world through civics, I am happy. #globaledchat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    Young people aren't as bound to party. We can take advantage of their natural tendency to question authority -- politician, media or otherwise. There's power in being a critical thinker. #MediaLiteracy #GlobalEdChat @BenBo370
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
      some media literacy responses. how do we help young people to become more media literate in a moment of heightened partisanship? when we participate in the "world of me" as @CassSunstein has written about? #globaledchat
      • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
        A1) Media literacy. Civics of all sorts, and civility toward others who are different. #medialit #GlobalEdChat
        • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
          Q1: Education for democracy often includes “skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions.” What are the essential skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions that support democracy? #GlobalEdChat
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
    A2: In first grade my Ss are taught to care for their environment & what their responsibilities are as a citizen to care for our world & resources. They are also taught about voting & get to put it into practice, #Globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    how do you model and illustrate empathy? #globaledchat
    • MrsKremBCMS Apr 19 @ 8:14 PM EDT
      Q2: we teach Empathy has one of our core values. Responsibility comes on many levels - so we try to show empathy in the classroom or across the globe. #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: By giving them a chance to practice being a global citizen. Give them the opportunity to act on what they are passionate about. Showing how you go from complaining or just acknowledging a problem to truly taking responsibility and doing something about it. #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    A2: Providing examples of individuals and groups engaged in civic participation is really impt! The Choosing to Participate resource from @facinghistory is a helpful tool: https://t.co/oAET0U7Q5p #GlobalEdChat
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:17 PM EDT
    Ss need to be taught perspective & practice it. @PosProject is great for this! #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @PosProject
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    how did your students respond? #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters
  • dr_helgeson Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: providing them with ample amounts of diverse fictional and nonfictional texts with a variety if ways for them to discuss their thinking through Socratic Seminars #globaledchat
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2 when was in classroom I had Ss take this human rights temp of their school, which are based on UDHR & allowed them to give human right school grade. This always led into great discussions on the personal responsibilities that go w/ rights https://t.co/i0CYAclzJ6 #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    A2: Civic responsibility developes when we explore. Environment, cultures, religions, etc. #GlobalEdChat
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
    This is a fantastic point that focuses in on what students’ lives are like and how we need to work with that #globaledchat
    • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:16 PM EDT
      Young people aren't as bound to party. We can take advantage of their natural tendency to question authority -- politician, media or otherwise. There's power in being a critical thinker. #MediaLiteracy #GlobalEdChat @BenBo370
      • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:12 PM EDT
        some media literacy responses. how do we help young people to become more media literate in a moment of heightened partisanship? when we participate in the "world of me" as @CassSunstein has written about? #globaledchat
        • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:10 PM EDT
          A1) Media literacy. Civics of all sorts, and civility toward others who are different. #medialit #GlobalEdChat
          • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:06 PM EDT
            Q1: Education for democracy often includes “skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions.” What are the essential skills, behaviors, knowledge and dispositions that support democracy? #GlobalEdChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    Personal example can save democracy! Interesting to mention "disposition" -- I think of how we act and respond to what's happening around us. #GlobalEdChat
    • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      A1: Developing the disposition to act with the power and responsibility that one has a citizen of a democracy: what good is that power if it's not exercised for the common good? #globaledchat
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A2) Simple. We connect civic responsibility with the passions and interests of students. #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    They were shocked to be honest. Most had not made the connection that the sales tax they pay, part of it may go back to fixing things in the government. It created an awareness. #globaledchat.
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A number of @ProjectZeroHGSE thinking routines are designed to surface student perspectives: they can be examined to surface "common" & "diverse"--seeds a good discussion of when & how "common" matters--& to whom. #globaledchat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:15 PM EDT
      Ah! Let's think about the idea of "common" as we ponder what it means to live in a divided society. How do we nurture common? #globaledchat
      • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
        A1: Developing the disposition to act with the power and responsibility that one has a citizen of a democracy: what good is that power if it's not exercised for the common good? #globaledchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    A1: because logic without evidence is dangerously close to casuistry #GlobalEdChat
  • dr_helgeson Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
    examples and modeling are crucial #globaledchat
    In reply to @waydegrins, @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Q3: Divided societies are often segregated by identity. What are the primary social divisions in your community/society/country? #GlobalEdChat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    @FernandoReimers often talks about citizenship in a democracy being a contact sport and same for global citizenship. Experience is hugely important. #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation, @FernandoReimers
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Any day that you can help them make connections to their life is a good day! #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    Agree x 10 #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @caranowou
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
    A2) We need to ease the burden on their responsibilities that will do little for them in the long run -- homework, grades -- and focus on those that will impact society. Give them actual responsibility and demonstrate the consequences of not following through. #GlobalEdChat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:13 PM EDT
      Q2: We often focus on teaching students about their rights. How do you teach students about their civic responsibilities? #GlobalEdChat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    back to the awareness idea--great awareness can by created by helping young people (and adults) make a connection #globaledchat
    • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:19 PM EDT
      They were shocked to be honest. Most had not made the connection that the sales tax they pay, part of it may go back to fixing things in the government. It created an awareness. #globaledchat.
      In reply to @facinghistory
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Thinking aloud, reading books w empathetic characters, role playing. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    If you want to go deeper into the UDHR, check out @facinghistory's Fundamental Freedoms resource: https://t.co/5Hmm5IsJUn #globaledchat
    • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2 when was in classroom I had Ss take this human rights temp of their school, which are based on UDHR & allowed them to give human right school grade. This always led into great discussions on the personal responsibilities that go w/ rights https://t.co/i0CYAclzJ6 #globaledchat
  • CrisMagaletti Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A1: Empathy building, media literacy, critical thinking, evaluating multiple perspectives, and promoting a culture of deep questioning support democracy by encouraging an civic engagement, discourse, and participation. #GlobalEdChat @facinghistory
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    Yes! Anytime you can help students see that they can make an impact you are helping to build global citizens. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @FernandoReimers
  • dr_helgeson Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: Unfortunately, a common problem is tracking through academics #globaledchat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    "Contact sport" is an amazing metaphor for this--unsettles me! So I must ponder. I think some students have more experience with this contact sport than their teachers do. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @ACTforEducation, @FernandoReimers
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: race, SES, and gender are three powerful and prominent social divisions. But so is ignorance! Expertise is devalued as YouTube and social media dominate #GlobalEdChat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      Q3: Divided societies are often segregated by identity. What are the primary social divisions in your community/society/country? #GlobalEdChat
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A3: At my school, we’re facing an interesting divide in the building of traditional vs progressive teaching #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:21 PM EDT
    A2 Having cleaning as a classroom work in elementary school teaches civic responsibility. When we do everything for Ss, or don't demonstrate everyone needing to help, it weakens interest & connections. #GlobalEdChat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: In Portland, we definitely have some work to do on equity, in education and beyond. The schools are very focused on equity and it drives a lot of decisions. In our community, there is less of a discussion. #GlobalEdChat
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    Unfortunately the same as in so many places - race, socioeconomic, and religion #globaledchat
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: We do a disservice when we teach Ss that civics action is only protest or voting. Civic action involves exploration, listening longer, discussing despite difference, and building enduring bridges. #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A3: after race, gender, and ses, i would add the triumvirate of fear, ignorance, and arrogance #GlobalEdChat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    A2: The "Where do you Stand on Human Rights?" game is also an effective, student-driven inquiry into balancing various rights: https://t.co/zppwPkqWQA #GlobalEdChat
    • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2 when was in classroom I had Ss take this human rights temp of their school, which are based on UDHR & allowed them to give human right school grade. This always led into great discussions on the personal responsibilities that go w/ rights https://t.co/i0CYAclzJ6 #globaledchat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
    What about opinions about what's morally right and wrong? Some cite the Bible. Are those who don't follow the Bitle supposed to come up with counter-evidence? #GlobalEdChat
    • koharegibson Apr 19 @ 8:11 PM EDT
      A1: Learning to state an opinion and support it with evidence EVERY TIME. Also, ability to listen to another's point of view without dismissing it as "true". You don't have to agree to know that it is "true" for the speaker #globaledchat
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    A3: We are a countywide alt school that draws & receives Ss from all 9 districts. The urban/rural divide is real among my Ss. #GlobalEdChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Awesome! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @GenvieveD
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    do you often see tracking by race and ethnicity where you are? #globaledchat
    In reply to @dr_helgeson
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:23 PM EDT
    Agreed! #globaledchat
    • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      A3: In Portland, we definitely have some work to do on equity, in education and beyond. The schools are very focused on equity and it drives a lot of decisions. In our community, there is less of a discussion. #GlobalEdChat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 Common divider is race. Next is sex. #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Aaaaand close reading for credibility, context, and if claims are corroborated (alliteration!) #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Having kids share their stories in many ways. Narratives, immigration stories/projects, community building circles, etc. and sharing my story too. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    A3 - In my community it is largely religious in nature. That can create a sense of division in the students but also in how different ideas are approached. #globaledchat
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    Oops forgot to start that with “A3” #globaledchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:24 PM EDT
    In rural, downstate Illinois, it’s difficult to disentangle. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @dr_helgeson
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3 Chicago has yet to reckon with the institutions and policies that created segregation along race/class lines, that persist and impact so much of the city, especially schools. #globaledchat
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    I always add in a short explanation about moral development from Kohlberg when I tend to hit that particular fence. #globaledchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • GenvieveD Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    A3: race and economics (not unrelated) #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:25 PM EDT
    How is that manifesting, and how is it being responded to? #globaledchat
    In reply to @gettinglostcamp
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3 In many societies w divides by identity they align w segregated schools & housing, Teachers are sometimes also from a community, live in a community &teach in one . How do we foster cross communal prof dev? learning for students? #globaledchat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: How big are the divisions in your schools that are based on who knows and doesn't know English, who does and doesn't have an IEP? #globaledchat
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A3: race, sex, economic background for Ss. Traditional vs progressive teaching styles for Ts. #Globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    how does that manifest? #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    We are working on it. To be honest we address the urban more than the rural in our resources so we are trying to include more that address our rural Ss experiences. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    Exactly. It is about making those connections between their lives and some esoteric issue that they may not be thinking about. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • CrisMagaletti Apr 19 @ 8:26 PM EDT
    A1: Empathy building, media literacy, critical thinking, evaluating multiple perspectives, and promoting a culture of deep questioning support democracy by encouraging civic engagement, discourse, and participation. #GlobalEdChat @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Q4: How do we help young people engage in meaningful activities that cross social and cultural divisions? What are some resources to help? #GlobalEdChat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Love using UDHR to talk about rights and our responsibilities not just in the US but around the world. It made for great conversations and later PSAs about how to change things. #globaledchat
    In reply to @caranowou
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    #GlobalEdChat community, do you see people devaluing expertise and evidence? @FoxNews is so so so bad about dismissing experience and expertise.
  • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Unfortunately I have to leave now and drive my child home from ballet #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    Powerful and consequentially, I’d imagine. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory, @TeacherWinters
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:27 PM EDT
    A3 how often is your pd diverse (by race, ethnicity, gender, religion, etc)? #globaledchat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:28 PM EDT
    A3: the National SEED Program has some great PD for teachers as individuals & communities: it requires educators to share their stories--people understand each other better, can express discomfort w/ "messages" in a safe, well-facilitated space. #globaledchat
  • FHGlobal Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    A4: Here is an example of students in Northern Ireland bridging differences: https://t.co/ofLmlz3wav #globaledchat
  • ApraRalli Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
    Hi all been lurking here... Excellent conversation...really learnt a lot #Globaledchat
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:29 PM EDT
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4: I think good teaching and students’ trust in a teacher are important elements to get them to engage. #globaledchat
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A3) Sadly, here in the US, we are a nation divided. We are divided by race, gender, religion, and social status. We project an entirely different image than what is going on domestically. #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
    A4 - By making it a part of the curriculum. I add interviews and guest speakers from the United Way and refugee organizations, which make large connections between my students and the world that they may not see on a daily basis. #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    how do you develop trust? #globaledchat
    • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A4: I think good teaching and students’ trust in a teacher are important elements to get them to engage. #globaledchat
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    #globaledchat is an essential resource that provides tools
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4 Perhaps obvious, but Identity charts help students see the complexity of themselves & their peers, fostering important empathy and perspective taking, and ulitmately, meaningful dialogue: https://t.co/kot5GvOAPQ #globaledchat
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: We all got together & learned how sometimes everyone needs something so we did a big 100th day service project where the Ss made items for those in need. #Globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    A4: imo, Ss need strong foundation on practicing involvement, inclusion & empathy first. After that, lots of cultural exploration. Projects, festivals. Work that results in tangible goods for community. #GlobalEdChat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:31 PM EDT
    Good morning! Thanks for getting up so early (again!). Please join in - it would be good to have a global perspective on this topic! #globaledchat
    In reply to @ApraRalli
  • sarahyogidds Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Cross-generational is important. We do oral history projects along w/ having them access @StoryCorps We also are actively examine how inclusive our texts are. #globaledchat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    So true! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @RaRaPenguin
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    Over my career, I came to believe that teachers needed to explore their attitudes, values, and assumptions--in this case, about democracy & difference--before they could guide/support students: what do whole faculties believe about democracy & who it's really for? #globaledchat
  • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
    A4: Ss need opportunities—many opportunities—to dialogue, ideally in person, with people who are different from themselves in values, belief and perspective. Such dialogue is a skill requiring intentional cultivation #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I agree. Connectivity is as important as individuality. They have to see convergence as much as divergence! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @sbaumgartner94
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    A4: Read literature and news from multiple perspectives, find things that disrupt “the norm”, go out in the community, analyze what you hang on the walls or post in your space. #globaledchat
  • GenvieveD Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    We have @IndigoProgram habits of mind. One of them is viewpoint, teach perspective taking in all elements of the curriculum, including the SEL curriculum to build a cultural awareness & competency. Ex) analyze a text event from the protagonist and antagonist pov #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:33 PM EDT
    I used to worry about it more, but then I met a lot of teachers outside of my area and they were facing a lot of the same problems and it made me feel like it was a larger global issue. #globaledchat
    In reply to @SSHistoryEduc, @facinghistory
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    By creating a safe classroom space, by striving for fairness and equity, by showing gratitude, and by interacting with students with a positive attitude #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Each of us can work to correct that divide, though. We must. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @PhilipWagener
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4 @facinghistory's My Part of the Story resource explores identity, labels, stereotypes, for a better understanding of self and other: https://t.co/DaMQFzmIYg #globaledchat
  • DennisDill Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    What is happening there is really happening every where ... "choice"/charters being used as a new way to justify segregation. #globaledchat
    In reply to @waydegrins
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    check out @DMiliband and @theIRC #globaledchat
    • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:30 PM EDT
      A4 - By making it a part of the curriculum. I add interviews and guest speakers from the United Way and refugee organizations, which make large connections between my students and the world that they may not see on a daily basis. #globaledchat
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    Totally agree -- I'd just caution against making this argument whenever students plan to protest. Never try to disempower them. Too many adults try to steer kids away rather than letting them experience and learn--and challenge adults and make change. #GlobalEdChat
    • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:22 PM EDT
      A2: We do a disservice when we teach Ss that civics action is only protest or voting. Civic action involves exploration, listening longer, discussing despite difference, and building enduring bridges. #GlobalEdChat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    I agree 100%. I get so much out of this chat every week. #globaledchat
    In reply to @gettinglostcamp
  • FHGlobal Apr 19 @ 8:34 PM EDT
    A4: Wise words from John Amaechi about connection between identity, the creation of a safe learning environment & the potential for student achievement. https://t.co/JDEqShMBLn #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Q5: How do we help new generations to face the violent past and its legacies? What are some resources to help? #GlobalEdChat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Identify charts and then the Universe of Obligation. It’s always powerful to think about who you put in those rings. #globaledchat
    In reply to @waydegrins
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    And there are some great books about this that emphasize a culture of working to understand one another versus needing to win an argument: dialogue vs. debate. Post-dialogue reflection helps #globaledchat
    • sethbrady9 Apr 19 @ 8:32 PM EDT
      A4: Ss need opportunities—many opportunities—to dialogue, ideally in person, with people who are different from themselves in values, belief and perspective. Such dialogue is a skill requiring intentional cultivation #GlobalEdChat
  • SSHistoryEduc Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    Awareness is a learned behavior! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters, @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    See the poem Home within this #globaledchat The Refugee Crisis and Human Responsibility https://t.co/Sb0C5ytiMw
  • DennisDill Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
    trust happens over time ... kids/people don't trust just because you are a teacher ... in fact, for many kids who have been burned by teachers trust is tough. #globaledchat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A3) My community is primarily separated by class. Society, race and politics. Country, everything. #GlobalEdChat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:20 PM EDT
      Q3: Divided societies are often segregated by identity. What are the primary social divisions in your community/society/country? #GlobalEdChat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:36 PM EDT
    A4 Understanding and confronting our own #confirmationbias is not just good #newsliteracy; it's good for overall perspective taking to overcome differences: https://t.co/aZKraa968Q #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5: Here is an example of how to teach about the holocaust by a teacher from Nebraska, @CoachGudgel: https://t.co/RWFJf0TMh9 #globaledchat
  • DennisDill Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    A5 Saying "let it go" is NOT an option ... we as a society, have to face our issues and fix them, not just ignore them and hope they blow over. #globaledchat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    Wow. What have the results been? #GlobalEdChat
    • caranowou Apr 19 @ 8:18 PM EDT
      A2 when was in classroom I had Ss take this human rights temp of their school, which are based on UDHR & allowed them to give human right school grade. This always led into great discussions on the personal responsibilities that go w/ rights https://t.co/i0CYAclzJ6 #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
    and something to ponder working in South Africa, I've seen how being a citizen of democracy requires different skills than resisting/protesting apartheid. We don't want to cultivate citizens who find voice only in protest. #globaledchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • _MelissaHodgson Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    A1: the ability to formulate and articulate critical questions is an essential skill for democracy. Constantly questioning those who hold power is necessary #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    and in a divided society determining who has to let what go! Desmond Tutu wisely said the past does not lie down quietly #globaledchat
    In reply to @DennisDill
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:38 PM EDT
    Yes! How do we expand our sense of responsibility? Great lesson here: https://t.co/uCFypObjX4 #globaledchat
    • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Identify charts and then the Universe of Obligation. It’s always powerful to think about who you put in those rings. #globaledchat
      In reply to @waydegrins
  • growingupglobal Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    A5: Rwanda’s experience is a powerful example to learn from: its strategy to protect its people, wildlife and natural resources after genocide = an example for all. Also, hi #globaledchat!
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:35 PM EDT
      Q5: How do we help new generations to face the violent past and its legacies? What are some resources to help? #GlobalEdChat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:39 PM EDT
    All of this makes me wonder what teachers & students fear--for themselves in an encounter with "others,"& for those "others." & are they more afraid what will happen during the encounter, or after it? Trying to figure out what people don't trust--what will hurt #globaledchat
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: Teach them about it & reasons behind it & where it's lead us. Reflect on where we can go from here bc of what we've learned from the past. I'd prob use a lot of diff texts to spark this with littles. #Globaledchat
  • FHGlobal Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    A5: In some cases young people are a generation or more removed from traumatic or divisive historical events. How do we help them face the past and its legacies? #GlobalEdChat
  • DennisDill Apr 19 @ 8:40 PM EDT
    I was at a "high achieving" charter school ... sitting in one of the poorest minority neighborhoods, but yet the school was almost 80% white with middle class incomes. #globaledchat
    In reply to @sbaumgartner94, @waydegrins
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    Don't forget to follow everyone on #globaledchat today and grow your learning network!
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5: You talk about it. You can’t be afraid to admit that we as a nation have made mistakes and continue to. We have to own up to the fact that the systems and structures in our country have been set up to keep some people in power and others not in power. #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5 thinking of facing the past in the US look out for EJI's new museum and memorial 26 April @equaljustice #globaledchat https://t.co/Lnv0pUV3bC
  • CrisMagaletti Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A4: Teach Ss to harness the power of social media to connect them with authentic members of a global community for input/feedback on their work. This builds empathy btw communities and empowers Ss by demonstrating the power and reach of their voices. #GlobalEdChat @facinghistory
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:41 PM EDT
    A5 The Aftermath photo essays emphasize that "War is Only Half the Story" and that legacies of mass violence linger. The images help us see how various people/regions process: https://t.co/XLcND5w2Lg #globaledchat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    Must sign off now, but I've enjoyed reading, thinking, and responding tonight. Thanks, everyone, for the good questions and thoughtful answers! #globaledchat Great topic; glad I'll be able to read the rest of this later.
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    food for thought https://t.co/HvcP87z2ym #globaledchat
    In reply to @JoanSoWhat
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:42 PM EDT
    A4) We must immerse students in dynamic learning experiences that foster real-time collaboration and co-creation with global peers. #TeachSDGs #GlobalGoals #globaledchat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Q6: How do you support deliberation in your classroom? How do you create space for competing perspectives and ethical judgment? #GlobalEdChat
  • JoanSoWhat Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    Thank you so much for this! #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • Lamson_Lam Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5: from @LEEandLOW #GlobalEdChat
    • Lamson_Lam Apr 14 @ 11:14 PM EDT
      “Though it is vastly important for children to understand the history and complexity of oppression, racism, and discrimination, children, especially children of color, also deserve to see themselves thrive, to experience the joy of being a part of a loving community...”
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    A5 The Stitching Truth resource explores the arpilleristas of Chile, and how they used textile art to protest, to grieve, to create awareness, when their sons/brothers/husbands were disappeared: https://t.co/UH2j5XfMCx #globaledchat
  • DennisDill Apr 19 @ 8:43 PM EDT
    some ids never get over being burned by teachers ... data shows that certain segments of the population are hit disproportionately hard ... #globaledchat
    In reply to @gallianstone
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    and show young people examples of societies who have attempted this work and continue at it. Canada&it's TRC, South Africa& transition & TRC &history curric. Are examples like these perfect? No, but genuine efforts #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:44 PM EDT
    Example of Canada doing this work w students #globaledchat Stolen Lives: The Indigenous Peoples of Canada and the Indian Residential Schools https://t.co/ECII65Uc2h
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:45 PM EDT
    A6: Here are some ways to support creating respect for all ideas in the classroom: https://t.co/zzVOhsLgAM #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    A6: You set up your classroom to be a safe space. Establish norms together and allow students to have an authentic voice. Build relationships and community where multiple perspectives are shared, honored and challenged. #globaledchat
  • esuteacher Apr 19 @ 8:46 PM EDT
    great ideas #globaledchat
    In reply to @hsingmaster
  • RaRaPenguin Apr 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    Thanks for chat but I have to head out early. Littles call. #Globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:47 PM EDT
    A6: The Fostering Civil Discourse guide provides great strategies for creating space for safe/brave conversations, as well as student-centered, agency-building activities: https://t.co/Hvn4NHi8Bj #globaledchat
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A6 - By giving students choice and listening to their varied perspective. Then I open channels for discussions about topics that they may not have been ready to be a part of earlier in the year. #globaledchat
  • sbaumgartner94 Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    Thank you for all your thoughts & resources, #GlobalEdChat! We're stronger together!!
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    thanks for this. how do we help young people--and their teachers--to challenge an untruth or a problematic view when it is held by a peer and genuinely believed? #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation
  • Lamson_Lam Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
    A5: also crucial to show students of color examples of leadership, strategy, and social change driven by people of color that look like them (activism, organizing, advocacy) #GlobalEdChat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    Q7: How do you nurture civic participation and social action projects that bridge societal divisions and promote democratic principles? Share any resources you may have. #GlobalEdChat
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:50 PM EDT
    YES! which is also about the need for more teachers and school leaders of color and more opportunities for young people of color to participate in civil society orgs and become leaders of them #globaledchat
    • Lamson_Lam Apr 19 @ 8:48 PM EDT
      A5: also crucial to show students of color examples of leadership, strategy, and social change driven by people of color that look like them (activism, organizing, advocacy) #GlobalEdChat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    One way to look at protest is it's in response to a problem that shouldn't have gone that far. So I can see the value of learning to create proactive change earlier. Still, institutional injustice is a bear. There's a reason it often doesn't change without protest. #GlobalEdChat
    • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:37 PM EDT
      and something to ponder working in South Africa, I've seen how being a citizen of democracy requires different skills than resisting/protesting apartheid. We don't want to cultivate citizens who find voice only in protest. #globaledchat
      In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • KateSoules Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    Or what forms of diversity don't get talked about? How often does religious diversity & identity get discussed in PD? #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:51 PM EDT
    yes keeping our eyes on prevention rather than reacting to crisis. #globaledchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7: This is a great example of one class taking action on division in their community: https://t.co/7Q9z9BBS5x #GlobalEdChat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7: Did anyone see "American Creed" on @pbs? It has great models of understanding ideals/challenges to them, as well as thoughtfully speaking across differences: https://t.co/6sWQZMH4M0 #globaledchat #AmericanCreedPBS
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    A7 - I give them choice to build a project on what they love and then coach them to turn it into a civil advocacy project. Right now we are working on videos, websites, essays, social media experiences, and interviews. It has been great. #globaledchat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:52 PM EDT
    I won’t pretend that it’s not hard. You have to be ready to have the tough conversations and not say that they are wrong but help everyone to show evidence for their thoughts and convictions. #globaledchat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    good point &sometimes that is a major divide or perceived to be one #globaledchat
    In reply to @KateSoules
  • FHGlobal Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: Here is an story about students in Memphis who took action to face the past: https://t.co/KNCTb7ik6M #GlobalEdChat
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7: I teach an elective called ‘Rebels with a Cause,’ where we explore the “causes” and all sides of them in fictional and real situations. This is like base-level of awareness skills to then apply in own lives #globaledchat
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:53 PM EDT
    A7 The 'Breaking Isolation' reading is a good example of two folks from very different perspectives finding their commonalities and humanity: https://t.co/ePn6nJBUQe #globaledchat
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:54 PM EDT
    Yes, and recognizing that power is inherently unequal. Would love to "prevent" unjustified police shootings, but who has the power to prevent them and how do they see the problem? #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Thanks, Jen I wonder if we need practice saying people are wrong. This does not have to be mean. I think we fear being judgmental. But that's different than forming ethical judgments, saying there are things that are right&wrong, true¬ true. #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation
  • waydegrins Apr 19 @ 8:55 PM EDT
    Yes. And as Bryan Stevenson and others note, you have to be willing to be comfortable with uncomfortable conversations. They may not have resolution at the end, but the process matters. #globaledchat
    In reply to @ACTforEducation, @facinghistory
  • CrisMagaletti Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A6: Group norms and routines, such as Accountable Talk help foster a comfortable learning environment by providing a framework for Ss to navigate difficult discussions: https://t.co/QVE65Tvuad. I also MUN-style simulations for insight into global diplomacy. #GlobalEdChat
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:56 PM EDT
    A7: Have students find something they are passionate about and that effects their community and then giving them the freedom to take action on it. Giving them the freedom and choice to share their truths and make a real impact. #globaledchat
  • growingupglobal Apr 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    What a thoughtful and timely #globaledchat chat tonight. Especially grateful for the fantastic resources developed by .@facinghistory which can be shared widely.
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:57 PM EDT
    I think you can say someone is wrong but you need to do it with evidence for why. It can’t just be the overwhelming belief in the class that makes them wrong. #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @facinghistory
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Please help me thank @facinghistory for this informative chat. So many great resources! And thank you all for joining us! #globaledchat
  • PhilipWagener Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    A7) I would design a collaborative project that would focus on The Preamble to the US Constitution. Students would focus on how to become a more perfect union. This would allow students to explore current issues facing American Democracy and offer solutions. #GlobalEdChat
  • KateSoules Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Do students or teachers have opportunities to learn about other religions? Or about how to talk about religion? #globaledchat
    In reply to @TeacherWinters
  • JeremyDBond Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    LOVED this topic. I might not be done yet. ;) THANK YOU! #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @hsingmaster, @facinghistory
  • gettinglostcamp Apr 19 @ 8:58 PM EDT
    Thank you @hsingmaster and @facinghistory for awesome #globaledchat tonight
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Mark your calendar - you won't want to miss #Globaledchat next week with our friend @JenWilliamsEdu!
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Mark your calendar - you won't want to miss #Globaledchat next week with our friend @JenWilliamsEdu!
  • facinghistory Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    let's help young people think about prevention by considering things they can focus on to increase their sense of agency&efficacy. if we start w shootings or mass violence taking place somewhere it's hard to back up from those examples&look at everyday acts #GlobalEdChat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond
  • growingupglobal Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank YOU! Always learning on #globaledchat!
    In reply to @hsingmaster, @facinghistory
  • ToddShriver Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #GlobalEdChat A4 We have done cultural conversations this year. Spoke with a class in Argentina 🇦🇷 about gender inequality in our nations & with a class in Monterrey Mexico 🇲🇽 about current issues facing each country. Great opportunity for our Ss to share/learn.
  • HillMrispo Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    #ISU_CMLA #G2Great #MSCHAT #waledchat #memspachat 3LATICCHAT #globaledchat #rp10PL
  • ACTforEducation Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    So appreciate Bryan Stevenson and his work @eji_org. Thanks for bringing him into this conversation. #globaledchat
    In reply to @waydegrins, @facinghistory, @eji_org
  • TeacherWinters Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Thank you @facinghistory for all the great ideas and resources tonight. I was so impressed with the whole chat, as usual. #globaledchat
  • hsingmaster - Moderator Apr 19 @ 8:59 PM EDT
    Ha! You can keep going :) I do need to start doing a slow chat as a follow-up each week. It's been requested a lot lately.... #globaledchat
    In reply to @JeremyDBond, @facinghistory