District 31 Cultural Competency Training Feb. 20th, 2020 Life of the Privileged $100.00 Race aye -zpssCase Studies on Diversity and Social Justice Education Second Edition Paul C. Gorski & Seema G. Pothini Text: seven-point process for examining cases studies for the opportunity to analyze and reflect on educational equity and social justice, Licensure Requirement by PELSB 2020 To fulfil the Cultural Competency licensure requirement and deepen our understanding of personal frames of reference, potential bias in these frames and the impact on expectations for and relationships with ‘students, staff and families in our school communities will be the outcome. This book and its topics will support the Bemidji Area Schools Disproportionate Task Force in reviewing the Tiered Systems of Supports and discipline processes within equitable educational opportunities.Topics to be covered include: Poverty and Socioeconomic Status, Religion, Ethnicity and Culture, Race, Sex, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression, Disabilities, Sexual Orientation, Language and Immigrant Status. 3 x 2 Method for training The novel will be read (3 hrs) and discussed in the “jigsaw” method beginning with small groups providing dialog and a Google Slide insertion for the large group presentation. (2 Hrs of Homework)What is Justice? PBS Crash Course series e What Is Justice?: Crash Course Philosophy #40 The Case Method Analyzing “real-life” scenarios based on actual facts of actual events. What to consider: a range of Perspectives and angles with the full complexity of school and classroom situations. It deepens critical thinking and problem solving skills, along with implementing mindfulness. Challenges our own lenses on how we see situations that we put into practice.Table Talk At your tables, share your early neighborhood environment where you grew up asa child, Ex. Glencoe was- German/Norwegian, Lutheran/Catholic, all-caucasian, farmers, small business owners, republicans, great-grandparent immigrants, and small homes in neighborhoods. Here in lies my lense from the past... Rose-Colored Glasses My story...What we sometimes forget... Microaggression is a term used for brief and commonplace daily verbal, behavioural, or environmental indignities, whether intentional or unintentional, that communicate hostile, derogatory, or negative Prejudicial slights and insults toward any group, particularly culturally marginalized groups. Book Study Format- 42 scenarios to discuss as an educational team. Case Study Teams will weigh the situation and offer up a response by utilizing the Seven-Step process in Chapter 2. Pages 12-13: Read Table 2.1 and Figure 2.1 for the process. Discuss it with your group. Table Teams- read the step and share with the group the details, along with reading page 20.Create Nine Chapter Teams Chapter 3- Poverty and Socioeconomic Status Chapter 4- Religion Chapter 5- Ethnicity & Culture Chapter 6- Race Chapter 7- Sex, Gender Identity, and Gender Expression 9 Team Tasks: Teams random by draw... 1. Read through the assigned chapter 2. Discuss each case using the seven-step process 3. Determine a Plan of Action for each case 4. Create a Google Slide to use for your teams presentation. Chapter 8- Disabilities Chapter 9 - Sexual Orientation Chapter 10- Language Chapter 11 - Immigrant Status3.1 PTA Chocolate Bar Fundraiser Background: Students who sell the most candy bars get rewards. PTA trying to increase low-income family involvement- only two moms have come to the meeting and are expressing concerns. \ssue: Low-income families unable to purchase candy bars to sell resulting in embarrassment. Political- PTA parent make-up of privilege, so vote at meet fund-raiser or... ig to continue Possible solutions: Eliminate prizes, PTO purchase bars to give to students to sell, take orders of candy bars by students, find another way to fundraise. Points of Consideration: Text- pages 102-103 PTO voting with the majority for decision -making. Economically marginalized families- for family involvement opportunities with PTO. Defi ideology- families can’t afford the upfront costs for the candy bars. Political influence with elected officials.4.3 A Difference in Perspectives Background: A student wears a gold necklace with what looks lke a swastika pendant, Another student is offended by the symbolism of the pendant, The student wearing the necklace calls the ‘other student “ignorant.” The teacher doesn’t notice anything wrong with the student’s attire, at first glance. He then asks the student to see the necklace, The student insists that he received it from his grandmother who has passed away and he is wearing it to honor her. The student also argues that itis an ancient Hindu symbol. Issue: The student believes itis unjust to allow other students to display religious symbols while he is not allowed to do the same, Possible solutions: The next day, teach about the different symbolisms of the swastika, Talk with the student privately. share with the administrator. Explain what happened and how we addressed it 4.3 A Difference in Perspectives Hitler Said to Have Been Inspired by US Indian Reservation ‘System ie Baia eft [Link]; Right: Public Domain. Left, Nazis stand before a mass grave of victims of the Jewish Holocaust; right: U.S. soldiers pose for a picture near a mass grave of dead Lakotas following the Wounded Knee Massacre of December 29, 1890, Resource tus newsmayen ifndiencount ear seid coins by-ueindiansescrvaion-sy, slam: VSMOSAAGILZGDXs71 980 9In Navajo, the swastika represents the Whirling Log, vehicle of Culture Hero, The hero sets out on a long journey down the San Juan River, in which he hollows outa log to help him in his attempt. During the journey, the hero encounters many misadventures but gains important celestial know ledge. When he reaches his destination, the gods take Wihloirgogs anelsidposbarenajo sand paint! Age [Link] ceremony. A sand painting is Usually a temporary piece of art, which is destroyed after the ceremony is over. However, sand paint ing designs are also used in prints and framed paintings, rugs and on Jewelry. Since WWI, the use of the Whirling Logs in Native American artifacts has been confined mainly to rugs. Jewe ually seen before 1940. Swastika Symbolism Actually she swastika is motif found on textiles froma over the word From Armenia tora, to the South Ural Mountains, in ‘Ancient Rome, and certain Acan aroun in Ghana. From the Byrantne Er, Bronte, anton Age; 0 Celtic and Slavic gultures, and in Hinds, Suhism, sans AYSng MucH MORE! Swastika snotablysssocated with Gan esha—which marks his palma Hindu deity that overcomes obstacles and ope nsthe way to goo fortune. And, Tibetans may se the swastia in many variations, such 30n doors of their homes as Other Hitler Influences. Jim Crow and the treatment of the African Americans with segregation The treatment of Boer Prisoners in South Africa. Nazi Party looked to America to learn how ... of blacks, Filipinos, Puerto Ricans, Asians and Native Americans. The Reich Citizenship Law and the Law for the Protection of German Blood and German HonorPoints to consider: Text pages 108-109 Teacher hesitated to educate the positive significance of the symbol- teachable moment. What constitutes a substantial disruption to the school? Dress Code violations Majority voice over the marginalized people. United States Supreme Court TINKER v. DES MOINES SCHOOL DIST.(1969) No. 21 Argued: November 12, 1968 Decided: February 24, 1969 Conduct that ‘materially disrupts classwork or involves substantial disorder or invasion of the rights of others is, of course, not immunized by the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech. In other words, not all student conduct is First Amendment protected, only that Which does not disturb the classroom environment or invade the rights of others, This standard, also known as the ‘material and substantial disruption test’ has basically remained the standard in which the schoot's right to prescribe free speech is examined at the secondary rank as well as at public colleges and universities. Students have limited freedom of expression if is causes disruption, lewd, promotes drugs,Freedom of Speech for students. Did it interfere with classwork or other school activities? Did it cause disorder on campus? Were other students so upset that they couldn't concentrate or visited school counselors in droves? Did administrators andior teachers have to take considerable time away from their regular ties in order to deal with the fallout? Other Notable Symbols Star of Davi the body. Jewish faith : Hindus, representing Anahata- the energy point of The Devil's Horns (Hang loose)- ward of evil or having intercourse with your spouse? Red & White barber pole- blood-letting? OK- You are a Zero Peace - British nuclear disarmament (shows a mai dispare arms down)Google Sharing I need the team leader’s email to share google slide show to add the team info. [Link] 120-129C EDUCATION CODE: PREKINDERGARTEN - GRADE 12 Team worktime...Presentation Time