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
Explaining the context of the achievement gap is crucial in seeking equity. We must secure a proper dialogue in addressing the inequality that overwhelms underserved districts. #GlobalEdChat
Mike from Buffalo, NY stopping into #globaledchat. Tech Integrator/TOSA at Lake Shore CSD. Interested in learning more about tonight's topic and from others here. https://t.co/k5rllG4UGi
I’m Jennifer D. Klein, author of @globaledguide and head of a progressive #PBL school, connecting from Bogot, Colombia. So glad to see us addressing racial justice! #Globaledchat
A1: Examples like this Cincinnati HS are becoming more common https://t.co/OHVwk8KyHV, sadly. We need to have the difficult conversations about what is wrong with racist behavior and what to do when we see it. #globaledchat
Haven't seen the data but I try and maintain an open and friendly library for all; giving students room to talk, veg, or read a book. I also have a gender free book circulation policy = anyone can read anything they want. #globaledchat
A1: I’ve definitely seen a heightened awareness of it. As an instructional coach that goes to many schools in the district, I see an increased awareness & effort to address it. #globaledchat
A1: I don't know that I have seen a rise. I have seen it pretty consistently throughout my career, though. I think kids speak harsher to their friends in general than we did as kids, though. It blows me away sometimes. #Globaledchat
A2. I'm not in the classroom anymore but I have heard stories about bullying and ugly name-calling/conversations at my daughters' schools. #globaledchat
Haven't seen the data but I try and maintain an open and friendly library for all; giving students room to talk, veg, or read a book. I also have a gender free book circulation policy = anyone can read anything they want. #globaledchat
So glad to make it to #globaledchat tonight! Jessica from Texas - former #sped teacher in the NYCDOE and currently Community Manager @PenPalSchools. Very excited to discuss + learn with y'all tonight!
A1 Media has emboldened some of our students who lack understanding. Dialogue and learning experiences need to build empathy everywhere to cultivate openness and combat hate. #Globaledchat
It works wonders. Especially in elementary school. I figure I let the kids read what they want, encourage open minds, and set a foundation. #globaledchat
A1 Not sure if it's on the rise here. It's always been there. I find Ss are more kind but tech makes it easy to hide behind screen. I've made a point to use tech to step up efforts around digital citizenship & global collaboration. Builds empathy & awareness. #globaledchat
A1. Yes. It's important to have these conversations so that Ss understand what bullying actually is and how they make others feel. We work with Ss and teach them to be proud of who they represent, their culture, and ethic background. #globaledchat
A1: I don’t work in US schools right now, but students in Colombia have undergone a different sort of war. Today I had to suspend a kid for bullying, spitting on a peer, & bribing him not to tell—which he has seen hundreds of politicians do without consequence! #globaledchat
Q2: Is the #BlackLivesMatter movement or racial justice openly discussed at your school/classroom? How do you instill kindness, inclusion, and honor black lives in your school culture? #globaledchat
I will say that kids don't blush at using offensive language even when adults are nearby any more. Not all kids, but a good many, for sure. #globaledchat
Yes. We need to get more creative about leadership role models. This is one way #global perspectives can help. #Merkel#Malala other #Nobel prize winners might serve as models for inclusive leadership. #globaledchat
BIAS: It seems that conflict often arises when predetermined notions dictate the effort given from educators. Race and income status directly factor into the power structures of K-12, especially when it comes to beneficial learning. What can we do to change this? #GlobalEdChat
A1: I don’t work in US schools right now, but students in Colombia have undergone a different sort of war. Today I had to suspend a kid for bullying, spitting on a peer, & bribing him not to tell—which he has seen hundreds of politicians do without consequence! #globaledchat
A1 Not sure if it's on the rise here. It's always been there. I find Ss are more kind but tech makes it easy to hide behind screen. I've made a point to use tech to step up efforts around digital citizenship & global collaboration. Builds empathy & awareness. #globaledchat
It’s about all the positive structures we can put in place for students to develop and foster self-awareness, respect, empathy, & communication #Globaledchat
a2 It's a careful balance. It's wrong to create a profile and assume anyone who fits, thinks and feels the same about sharing those qualities. #globaledchat
I try to look at it as ignorance rather than hatred. Some people fear those who are different from them because they do not understand. I try to educate my students about different peoples and cultures to foster empathy in them. #globaledchat
A2: Yes, it was always discussed and embedded into the culture of my school. I taught in the South Bronx and when incidents of police brutality happened - whether on a large or small scale - we couldn't ignore it. I learned about BLM from my Ss + our community. #globaledchat
A2 very white school, so we have to bring topics in via curricula and current events. Ss have a willingness and there are often openings. Proud to be advising our diversity council who are very interested in centering discussions of racial justice #Globaledchat
A2: Start by dispelling myths of what #BLM is/is not. Use analogies like "all cancers matter" vs.focus on a cure to one cancer. Shed fear, bring to light why discussing #BLM explicitly doesn't take away anyone's rights. Explained here: https://t.co/hipUjzobTb#globaledchat
A1 Unfortunately our campus has seen some hate graffiti & threats. Ss & faculty have come together to denounce, our university declared ourselves a sanctuary place #globaledchat
A2: Yes. We discuss The Danger of a Single Story, and complete an accompanying project. Students often present Black Lives Matter as having a single story. We discuss it in class. #globaledchat
Q2: Not in my classroom, but we've had interesting discussions/debates in my Speech and Debate club on the matter. It's good to get international students exposed to the conversation happening in the US. #globaledchat
A2: Build #kindness and #empathy when leadership gets behind these not as mere "soft skills" but as core values that drive everything the school is about. Parents need education on this, too, so home lessons are consistent. #globaledchat
Q2: Is the #BlackLivesMatter movement or racial justice openly discussed at your school/classroom? How do you instill kindness, inclusion, and honor black lives in your school culture? #globaledchat
A1. Bullying and bias are unfortunately part and parcel of our growing years. One has to sensitize the children adultsit- all at the same time about the ill effects of bullying. one might have to come down hard on the bully , but at times the bully also needs help .#Globaledchat
Dr Beverly Tatum gave this example: imagine taking a group picture. 1st we all look for ourselves in the pic. What if we are removed fr every pic? We would feel upset, unworthy. Every child deserves to see themself in the story. This is why #DiverseBooks = vital. #globaledchat
A2: Yes. We discuss The Danger of a Single Story, and complete an accompanying project. Students often present Black Lives Matter as having a single story. We discuss it in class. #globaledchat
A2: Start by dispelling myths of what #BLM is/is not. Use analogies like "all cancers matter" vs.focus on a cure to one cancer. Shed fear, bring to light why discussing #BLM explicitly doesn't take away anyone's rights. Explained here: https://t.co/hipUjzobTb#globaledchat
A2 Absolutely! We openly discuss, have forums, workshops, are a sanctuary school. Go into the community to support. In fact, today to honor black lives & educate I taught about Ruth & the Green Book to 5th graders. Their spirit was heartening! #globaledchat
A1) I have seen this in schools and I think it can be narrowed down to two key factors: lack of empathy and poor conflict resolution skills. #globaledchat
A3: By teaching #globaled, you are teaching #empathy - which is critical to racial justice issues. Teaching students to recognize other perspectives is critical for teaching tolerance and understanding. #globaledchat
A2. My daughter's high school has 44 different nationalities who attend that school. Diversity at our school is extremely important and when our Ss graduate they usually comment on this! #globaledchat
Important in "very white school" to demonstrate many aspects of lives of People of Color. Avoid so many victim narratives. Show innovation, scholarship, global leaders, and examine race from your safe space. #globaledchat
A2 very white school, so we have to bring topics in via curricula and current events. Ss have a willingness and there are often openings. Proud to be advising our diversity council who are very interested in centering discussions of racial justice #Globaledchat
A2. Being a social science teacher I've always been able to bring this topic 2 class & discuss the various aspects of history related to racism, and I have realise that a lot of Ss love working around this , it's always very heartening to see the response of the Ss #Globaledchat
Students choose a group that has a single story told about them. They create a presentation that includes the history behind the stereotype as well as the effects of the misrepresentation. They also discuss if the group is still fighting the stereotype. #Globaledchat
A3: Connecting #globaled & #DiversityandInclusion#race starts with school culture: #Empathy, exploring #Oneness, deep sense of belonging, (moral) courage, space for honest conversations, and TIME. Work backwards from your core values to create lessons #globaledchat
A2: Restorative justice circles helped our Ss and local police/school safety come together to understand each other after incidents happened. Those were our convos about #blacklivesmatter - empowering our Ss to share their stories and build a better community #globaledchat
My kids are multi racial and they have friends of all sorts of races. Race doesn't have any allure to them. Expose kids to diversity to disillusion them. #Globaledchat
A2: I have no black students, so it’s tricky. Had a challenging moment this week re. a white girl wearing black face paint to depict an Afro-Colombian and shared this article w/teachers afterward, on how to avoid cultural misrepresentation. https://t.co/zeYUnufKad#globaledchat
Q2: Is the #BlackLivesMatter movement or racial justice openly discussed at your school/classroom? How do you instill kindness, inclusion, and honor black lives in your school culture? #globaledchat
A2: Definitely not as much as it should be! Last semester, I had a small elective class of all girls from many different cultures. We had many social justice discussions - it was incredible. #globaledchat
A2 Not discussed, not sure if it's actively avoided. Elementary school so there's a lot that doesn't come up. We have the typical projects - Black History month, global awareness/ cultural events and maybe more. #globaledchat
A3) Racial justice (and the lack thereof) is the American story, and a global story. It's not confined to some of us. It must be presented in a universal context. #GlobalEdChat
I will add this to my collection of global book resources. I share this with media center people and other global educators: https://t.co/3JnDLcJT84 Thanks for the share! #globaledchat
A1 Media has emboldened some of our students who lack understanding. Dialogue and learning experiences need to build empathy everywhere to cultivate openness and combat hate. #Globaledchat
Yes! My A3 was just about to be black history didn’t start with slavery! We can’t possibly limit such a rich and important collection of global stories. #GlobalEdChat
My policy is to gently remind students that the language isn't appropriate for school. I assume it's almost common language in children's lives. #globaledchat
A3 I believe social (& racial) justice is a key dimension of global ed. Connections can be made thru teaching implications of imperialism institutional racism, teaching empathy, cross-cultural awareness, & humanizing others #globaledchat
Q3: I remind my students that in the words of @SamHarrisOrg "We have a choice. We have two options as human beings. We have a choice between conversation and war. That's it." We have to be able to talk and listen to folks with an open mind. #globaledchat
A3 . So what starts probably with the teaching of the history month set the ball rolling for teachers not only in my subject but across the school to be talking about various aspects of empathy ,racism and the culture of acceptance. #Globaledchat
it's one of my favorites! So powerful & combine it w/ having Ss look at the Negro Motorist Green Book (can get parts at Library of Congress) to map where they would or wouldn't be able to travel to as African-Americans #globaledchat
A3: You have to expose students to cultures and people who are different than them - creating empathy allows for acceptance and changed perspectives. #globaledchat
Q4: What resources (e.g., readings, experts, classroom activities, curricular tools) do you recommend for having difficult conversations? #globaledchat
A3 totally agree! I didn't hear the phrase "post-colonialism" until college, and I went to one of the best high schools in the state. That's when I knew that my history had been white-washed. #globaledchat
A3 I believe social (& racial) justice is a key dimension of global ed. Connections can be made thru teaching implications of imperialism institutional racism, teaching empathy, cross-cultural awareness, & humanizing others #globaledchat
A3: You must do more than teach students about other cultures - let them interact with and hear narratives of those who are different than them. A powerpoint cannot teach empathy - only human interaction can do that #globaledchat
A4: I cannot say enough about restorative justice circles for helping Ss discuss difficult topics. @Tolerance_org has amazing resources and lesson ideas, and of course @PenpalSchools projects 😊 Race in America, Walking to Freedom, Immigration in the 21st Century #globaledchat
Q4: What resources (e.g., readings, experts, classroom activities, curricular tools) do you recommend for having difficult conversations? #globaledchat
A4: Teachers in our building (shoutout to @chaurjacobson) are trying to get together to attend a conference about facilitating difficult conversations in the classroom. I think all teachers should be trained on it! #globaledchat
The Curriculum for White Americans to Educate Themselves on Race and Racism–from Ferguson to Charleston https://t.co/Gjs7b4ldjW contains numerous links to readings, videos and other honest resources. SO. MUCH. TO. LEARN. #globaledchat
This is the best suggestion yet! Seriously bring it back to the primary sources from multiple sources - Socratic seminars are great for helping students keep their discussion based on the texts + evidence! #globaledchat
A4: @Tolerance_org is a great place to start. I try to bring in different perspectives, world art/music, videos where students hear other voices. #Globaledchat
A3 .It's extremely important to teach Ss about other cultures and nationalities so that they can understand and empathize with others. It allows for acceptance and understanding the differnces in cultures. #globaledchat
On this "Curriculum" it's more a reading/viewing list. You can read and learn on your own, at your own pace. It might feel overwhelming at times, so take it in small doses and take time to record your feelings and learnings along the way. #globaledchat
A3 I believe social (& racial) justice is a key dimension of global ed. Connections can be made thru teaching implications of imperialism institutional racism, teaching empathy, cross-cultural awareness, & humanizing others #globaledchat
A4) I’ve used @Nearpod to help facilitate sensitive conversations students. It’s a great way for students to explore how they feel, without being judged by their fellow classmates. #Globaledchat
A4: I cannot say enough about restorative justice circles for helping Ss discuss difficult topics. @Tolerance_org has amazing resources and lesson ideas, and of course @PenpalSchools projects 😊 Race in America, Walking to Freedom, Immigration in the 21st Century #globaledchat
Q4: What resources (e.g., readings, experts, classroom activities, curricular tools) do you recommend for having difficult conversations? #globaledchat
Racism can be a difficult topic to discuss, but it doesn't have to be. Help your Ss explore historical texts and engage in reflective discussion with PenPals from diverse perspectives in our Race in America project, starting February 19. https://t.co/nF5Dphg4r0#BlackHistoryMonth
Read The New Jim Crow, watch (warning: violence) the HBO Vice segment on Charlottesville: Race and Terror, the documentary 13th by Ava DuVernay, and to give hope, see Bryan Stevenson’s TED Talk, “We Need to Talk About an Injustice.” #globaledchat
A4: Reading diverse authors and poets is important. I also try to watch a variety of news reports from our country, but also globally to get different perspectives of events. I listen to people who are passionate and outspoken about their treatment in the world. #Globaledchat
A5 a team of us from my building attended an awesome PD around unpacking our own biases and “doing our own work” to be better leaders for our students. Super powerful. #globaledchat
Culture in the Classroom: Replacing Misrepresentation with Authenticity – PRINCIPLED Learning Strategies, Inc. #Globaledchat thnx https://t.co/92c2ybTHi6
In some ways, I think it's more important for these discussions in a monoculture. There's little to challenge thinking and it can allow stereotypes or intellectual thinking to remain. #globaledchat
For white people looking to educating themselves, I'd also recommend Brene Brown’s Facebook Live conversation following violence in Charlottesville. I don't have the link handy, but it's been seen/found millions of times. #globaledchat
If you start with pictures (visual literacy) it opens doors to conversation, then move to historic newsprint (Old English, etc) and then finally modern text it can help increase engagement and lessen intimidation. #globaledchat
A5 Being here tonight at #globaledchat learning from folks here with such a wealth of experience and perspective is a great way to do this. I also recently learned about the social good summit and resources within @TheWorldsLesson. So much to learn!
A5. Engage discussions with my peers from the other subject areas and I read a lot. I open out discussions to my students which also is a learning experience for me and I watch a lot of movies related to the aspect.#globaledchat
This month, I’ve used @Newsela to teach systemic racism and tout such amazing men as Lonnie Johnson. Knowing that my Ss are learning the terms and applying it to such ideas as inventions and patents makes my 💜 happy 🤗🤗🤗 #Globaledchat
Yesterday a grassroots effort in my community in #ArlingtonHeights brought together leaders from schools, libraries, faith groups, police, village and neighbors to discuss how education can address racial equity #GlobalEdChat#CollaborativeLeadership
A5: There are also a lot of great podcasts that address social justice issues, many times from a personal narrative - it’s strong hearing people’s voices as they describe their experiences. I plan to use some in my classroom. #globaledchat
Doesn't get any more real and meaningful than this. The key word is listen. Do we really listen enough, and deeply enough to students and value their voices?! Real progress and understanding starts here. #globaledchat
Q4: What resources (e.g., readings, experts, classroom activities, curricular tools) do you recommend for having difficult conversations? #globaledchat
Patience, Kindness, Respect. Accepting (most/all) answers. Rewording or redirecting to get to the correct answer. Take time to listen. Build relationships beyond knowing Ss names. #globaledchat
Yesterday a grassroots effort in my community in #ArlingtonHeights brought together leaders from schools, libraries, faith groups, police, village and neighbors to discuss how education can address racial equity #GlobalEdChat#CollaborativeLeadership
Mainly, we feared seeming anti-police or anti-Israel, as the propaganda suggested. We are clearly not either. But that concern did sway me into removing the sign. I realized dialogue would be wiser and more impactful - for now #globaledchat
This taught me more than anything. Being part of a community that had never been visible to me before changed me forever. It's a big reason why #globaled is so near to my heart. #globaledchat
A6 Inquiry, engaging Ss in exploring sources themselves. Simulations good if properly facilitated w/ reflection. Partnering w/ classrooms (via social media/video conf) from cultures Ss are not familiar w/ can be very powerful & bonding experiences. Reflection is key #globaledchat
A6: Give them a chance to speak. Listen to them---show them empathy. Have them read texts that model empathy or have the reader put themselves in the shoes of someone being bullied. Talk about it and have them apply the situations to school or the community. #Globaledchat
I agree with you that there is more need in a monoculture. I also think that just because people are exposed to many cultures in their community does not mean they are accepting of all cultures. There can be a lot of racial tension. #globaledchat
Some believe this reinforces global elites. By connecting with local issues, esp racial justice, and real stories/primary sources, we can help dispel the misconception. #globaledchat
A6 I aim to #MysterySkype with classes different from ours in a variety of ways. Also @EmpaticoOrg helps us #SparkEmpathy. Many of our Ss build empathy through @Belouga_ Impact Campaigns & learning with their pods from around the globe. #GlobalEdChat
A5. Open discussions with Ss are important. They are on the internet, social media, watch the news, and see what's taking place in the world. #globaledchat
A5: The most humanizing education is just making direct connections with people who have different experiences. When we did the work in Palestine that I wrote about in @globaledguide real conversations via video conference led to deep empathy regardless of politics. #globaledchat
Exactly. Time is always an issue. This is where I think tools like @Flipgrid can help make up for that time and offer an open door for all to listen. That is, if Ss feel comfortable opening up in this forum. #globaledchat
That is so great! It’s important for teachers to recognize that they come into the classroom with their own biases from previous experiences. We must work on ourselves as teachers too - not just focus on educating students on acceptance. #globaledchat
A global lesson: Take 60 seconds for silence after a question or comment and see what discussion results. This might seem like the longest minute EVER, but it's an amazing investment in empathy, voice, listening. #globaledchat
A6 . Looking at any subject any topic with its Global contacts contempt rising history does create empathy in the minds of the students. So role playing debating Skype sessions, global projects and interactive sessions really do help #globaledchat. @PenpalSchools@SkypeClassroom
A7: Students can create blogs or write letters to congressmen/women and leaders regarding social justice. They can organize community or school events as well. Really, they can do anything they set their minds to, we just need to give them the opportunity. #globaledchat
A6: I found that using the arts made all the difference in building #empathy and connectedness across boundaries of politics, religion and experience. Poetry, music, visual arts all help students see the lives of others authentically: https://t.co/jZC0oSKmyX#globaledchat
A7) We are working on installing a social justice cabinet thanks to @hunscheryoung to have our student leaders get together & make decisions to help our school #GlobalEdChat
A7.#globaledchat . So we have launched certain community and service programs where in children are volunteering for different kind of action and service ,we are also taking this through different subject areas.looking forward to it.
A6: Be intentional with the texts that you choose to read and discuss in class! Sharing thoughts on a situation in a piece of literature can lead to other more broad discussions on humanity and society. #globaledchat
A6. Encourage Ss to take out books from the library and explore other cultures and nationalities. Investigate holidays on the calendar, celebrated by different cultures. Encourage Ss to talk about their ethnic background.#globaledchat
Yes, they are among a handful of organizations doing something really interesting in this sense. I mention them among others in @globaledguide as there are so many powerful partnership projects out there! #globaledchat
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A7 I'm saying it again for the folks in the back! Restorative justice circles 😍 Teach Ss to be circle keepers and help them take charge of their community. Our principal taught a student leadership class where Ss learned how to do this kind of community leadership.#globaledchat
I see it as a launching point. Some may make a deep connection here. Others may need more. I hear you and don't think you're overthinking. It's a valid point. Definitely worth a try IMO. #globaledchat
A6 . Looking at any subject any topic with its Global contacts contempt rising history does create empathy in the minds of the students. So role playing debating Skype sessions, global projects and interactive sessions really do help #globaledchat. @PenpalSchools@SkypeClassroom
A7 Inquiry activities that encourage Ss exploration. Provide culmination activities that take "informed" action. Make it a space Ss can gain confidence. Can be small, such as hallway posters, editorials. Start w/action confidence boosters that excite Ss to grow #globaledchat
A7: Give students as many opportunities to read, write, and talk (preferably argue) about difficult issues so that their thinking can be as clear as possible. To me, that is the greatest tool we can give them to go out into the world and enact change. #Globaledchat
I cannot believe I didn't think about art earlier! We had a lot of student-led school assemblies around racial and social justice. Ss performed dances, poetry, music - they were always so powerful and the most attended assemblies #globaledchat
You recognize it now. Try not to go back. Wait time is hard to do. Silence likes to be filled and an empty void is open to chaos, problems, etc. #globaledchat
A6: I found that using the arts made all the difference in building #empathy and connectedness across boundaries of politics, religion and experience. Poetry, music, visual arts all help students see the lives of others authentically: https://t.co/jZC0oSKmyX#globaledchat
