#ontsshg Archive
Promoting Feedback and Inquiry in the Social Studies, History and Geography classroom.
Thursday January 28, 2016
9:00 PM EST
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:00 PM EST
Good night everyone! Thanks for joining us.
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oessta1
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Jan 28 @ 9:02 PM EST
Please introduce yourself, what do you teach & where are you from?
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST
Hello
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It was a rainy day!
https://t.co/asDBG5HwFb
KristanRooke
Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST
@oessta1
My name is Kristan, I teach Gr 6-8, all subjects. Northwestern Ontario
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:03 PM EST
Thanks for facilitating tonight! Looking forward to the discussion.
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https://t.co/smkdwIEoXc
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:00 PM EST
Good night everyone! Thanks for joining us.
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hello, this is Byron from the GTA. I work with teachers
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:06 PM EST
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is a structured chat for one hour, using Q1-A1 to support flow of discussion!
oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:07 PM EST
Hello Byron!
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https://t.co/1xQhmdpN7F
24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:05 PM EST
Hello, this is Byron from the GTA. I work with teachers
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:08 PM EST
Q1 coming up...
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:09 PM EST
Q1: How have you incorporated African Canadian people and their experiences in your SSHG class?
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:11 PM EST
A1 - Student's pick a noteworthy personality from:
https://t.co/OyjT0m2v0j
-to build knowledge of history
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KristanRooke
Jan 28 @ 9:12 PM EST
A1: Open and honest discussions about the past. Just starting to get into the topic
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1 - During ‘Black History Month’ students work on inquiry
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https://t.co/Bc1AWNebqS
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:13 PM EST
A1: I like to use profiles of individuals such as Mary Ann Shadd who published the Provincial Freeman newspaper
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:15 PM EST
@NHenryFundi
Do you have a link for this?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1: I have also focused on Black communities across Cda like Africville
https://t.co/xOM7bGJ21N
and Buxton
https://t.co/S8gBoTfQBS
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:16 PM EST
A1 I have shared images from early African-Canadian communities in Canada -Buxton
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:18 PM EST
A1 Black Strathcona was a Black community in Vancouver I share using this interactive website
https://t.co/50gqWX2ijj
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:19 PM EST
Q2: Why is it important to include African Canadian content?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:20 PM EST
A1 Yes, Byron me too. The use of images can provoke lots of questions and are powerful visuals
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:20 PM EST
A2 - To broaden students' historical understanding
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:21 PM EST
A1 I have also used novel studies of historical fiction like Last Days of Africville and Elijah of Buxton
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST
Q3: What is hindering you from including more African Canadian perspectives in your class?
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 We need to address a variety of perspectives to understand the Canadian narrative
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:22 PM EST
A2 To expand the paradigm of the Canadian story to provide a more accurate reflection of our diverse history
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:23 PM EST
A3: Resources
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 To establish the place of Blks in Cdn history as part of Cda's early settler experience
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KristanRooke
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3: lack of resources and relevant resources for my area
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2 To show how Black communities have continued to evolve and contribute to Canada
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A3 There are many opportunities to include current and historical information from families in grade 1 to communities in grade 6.
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KristanRooke
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: Because all Canadian history matters, not just Euro-centric.
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:25 PM EST
A2 For students of African descent, exposure to culturally relevant resources helps in shaping a healthy self and group identity
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM EST
Agreed, students need stories from many groups from First Nations and beyond
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https://t.co/V1oE5LHq42
KristanRooke
Jan 28 @ 9:24 PM EST
A2: Because all Canadian history matters, not just Euro-centric.
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:26 PM EST
A3 Some Ts have said they are hesitant because they “don’t want to do it wrong”
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:27 PM EST
Q4: How do the six historical thinking concepts relate to teaching the African Canadian experience?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:27 PM EST
A3 Lack of background knowledge is also noted as a hindrance to teaching the African Cdn perspective
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:28 PM EST
A3 as well as lack of training in how to approach teaching African Canadian history
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:31 PM EST
A4. The Big Six - historical thinking concept is a great resource
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https://t.co/janjROMURg
24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Examine communities past and present to explore continuity and change
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Evidence - There are many kinds of evidence to support the inclusion of the Afr Cdn narrative, rich primary sources like letters
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM EST
A4..petitions, images, military and census records, baptism and marriage records
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:33 PM EST
Those primary sources reflect the historical perspectives of the time
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https://t.co/5zEVzX4khS
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:32 PM EST
A4 Evidence - There are many kinds of evidence to support the inclusion of the Afr Cdn narrative, rich primary sources like letters
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:34 PM EST
A4 Continuity and change - How has social conditions experienced by Blacks changed or remained the same over time?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:35 PM EST
A4 cause and consequence - Why did the demolition of Africville happen? Why were Blacks excluded from public spaces?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:36 PM EST
A4...and how did the events affect Blacks? Some questions for students to explore
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:37 PM EST
A4 Historical perspective - viewing the past look through the lenses of African Canadians of the time
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:38 PM EST
Q5: Why does teaching the history of African Canadians matter?
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:38 PM EST
A4 Ethical judgement - Is what happened to Blacks including Afr Cdns (enslavement, segregation, etc.) right and fair?
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:39 PM EST
A5- Build knowledge- take a look at this class, scroll down- slide show&podcast
https://t.co/Y7Qi4X6J2H
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 The power of a narrative
https://t.co/zJuaqDJ71m
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 Imp to reflect diversity of Black communities and their experiences
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:40 PM EST
A5 The story of African Canadians in part of the Canadian story- it tells us who we are
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:41 PM EST
A5 Matters in deconstructing the existing dominant narrative
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Robitaille2011
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Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST
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https://t.co/MkoSabmPOr
EDUCATIONADVOCA
Jan 28 @ 9:37 PM EST
@Robitaille2011
Historical significance "Significance depends upon one’s perspective and purpose."
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST
A5 Imp to locate people of African descent on the Cdn landscape for everyone
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:44 PM EST
it adds to the concept that many groups have contributed to this great country inspite of their challenges
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https://t.co/3z0taOgjhP
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:42 PM EST
A5 Imp to locate people of African descent on the Cdn landscape for everyone
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:46 PM EST
A5 Fosters a critical discussion of race, discrimination, and resistance
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:47 PM EST
Q6: Share ideas and resources for being more inclusive of African Canadian history for each grade.
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:48 PM EST
A6-This looks like a great site
https://t.co/gfIUAcnSOJ
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:48 PM EST
A6 - Great site, check it out
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https://t.co/WyPgacKVg3
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:50 PM EST
A6 Incude Blk perspective in every topic/ theme covered
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Robitaille2011
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Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST
A6 Essex-Kent County Resource
https://t.co/nLnpkmJXxh
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST
Look through the primary and secondary resources at
https://t.co/hKUjQ0bz89
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Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST
A6 Great blog
https://t.co/UyS9eeEGuR
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:53 PM EST
A6 Richard Pierpoint Heritage Minute and Teaching Resources
https://t.co/zVf4UPPxHU
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:53 PM EST
Of course, my website!
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https://t.co/qFe9px8rcv
Robitaille2011
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST
A6 Great blog
https://t.co/UyS9eeEGuR
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:54 PM EST
This is a great resource for
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teachers. Check it out! Thanks for sharing
@24gizmo
https://t.co/os61SLJLbM
24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:52 PM EST
Look through the primary and secondary resources at
https://t.co/hKUjQ0bz89
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:54 PM EST
The
@ArchivesOntario
has great online exhibits on Afr Cdn history
https://t.co/sveDFdV6Qp
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24gizmo
Jan 28 @ 9:55 PM EST
A6 check some of the resources on the oessta delicious site
https://t.co/DdVW1QS6l4
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jsteeves71
Jan 28 @ 9:55 PM EST
@NHenryFundi
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great site! James Steeves joining late from OSLA conference
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:56 PM EST
A6 digital stories, lesson plans, narratives with primary sources by
@TubmanInstitute
https://t.co/aRW9hFU069
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:57 PM EST
Thanks
@NHenryFundi
for a great chat!
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NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:57 PM EST
A6 Digitized African Canadian Newspapers (Provincial Freeman andVoice of the Fugitive)
https://t.co/rrE3CZzXCP
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oessta1
- Moderator
Jan 28 @ 9:58 PM EST
Hope you can join
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next - February 11th at 9pm EST - Thanks for a great chat tonight!
NHenryFundi
Jan 28 @ 9:58 PM EST
A6
@NFB_Education
has great films like Joe”, about Black lifeguard in Vancouver
https://t.co/A5RNNr9DnS
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