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Three University Perspectives: Weaving Equity, Diversity and Current Issues into Cl
Participants will explore four equity activities used to embed equity, diversity, and related current issues into the Classroom Interactions course. We will also discuss the critical question: How do we prepare teachers for schools “as they are” while also helping them prepare for their role as change agents for schools, community, and society. The intent of the session is to share resources and ideas to ensure equity and diversity as a building block of this and other courses in the Uteach model.
Presenter: Ruth KravetzTitle: Clinical Associate ProfessorOrganization: University of HoustonEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 1: Carrie La VoyTitle: Lecturer, Mathematics EducationOrganization: University of KansasEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 2: Tom LeTitle: Clinical Associate ProfessorOrganization: University of HoustonEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 3: Deborah GoberTitle: Co-Director; Professor of Math EducationOrganization: Columbus State UniversityEmail: [email protected]
Three University Perspectives: Weaving Equity, Diversity and Current Issues into Cl
Participants will explore four equity activities used to embed equity, diversity, and related current issues into the Classroom Interactions course. We will also discuss the critical question: How do we prepare teachers for schools “as they are” while also helping them prepare for their role as change agents for schools, community, and society. The intent of the session is to share resources and ideas to ensure equity and diversity as a building block of this and other courses in the Uteach model.
Presenter: Ruth KravetzTitle: Clinical Associate ProfessorOrganization: University of HoustonEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 1: Carrie La VoyTitle: Lecturer, Mathematics EducationOrganization: University of KansasEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 2: Tom LeTitle: Clinical Associate ProfessorOrganization: University of HoustonEmail: [email protected]
Co-Presenter 3: Deborah GoberTitle: Co-Director; Professor of Math EducationOrganization: Columbus State UniversityEmail: [email protected]
Artifacts to Share
Equity Stance Activities
Step Back Forward Activity
Project
CI Observation Form
Scavenger Hunt Questions
Additional Activities and Topics
Topics of DiscussionIntroductions and Four Activities1. Equity Stance Activity – Ruth (15 minutes)2. Equity Step Backward and Forward – Carrie (15 minutes)3. Equity School Scavenger Hunt – Ruth (15 min)4. Four Corners Current Events Activity – Tom (5 minutes)
Sharing Best Practices – Debbie (15 minutes) Making Field assignment – Getting to Know Your Students
Additional Resources Mix, Freeze, Pair Activity Mathematical Story Problem Activity Equity Project List of Possible Topics
Equity Stance ActivityPurpose:• It helps students understand how teacher attitudes about
equity affect the classroom experience of our students.• Each equity stance has some merit, thus forcing students
to delve deeper into the rationale behind their own equity perspective.
Guiding questions are located on p. 3-4 in the following link: http://www.nsrfharmony.org/protocol/doc/equity_stances.pdf
Equity Stance: Essential Question
What do you believe schools should do regarding equity in student learning?• This is not asking you what you believe about goals;
this is asking what you believe about actions!
Equity Stance: Directions• Read the 5 stances quietly and decide which stance
most closely matches your own.
• Write your initial reactions and any questions you might have.
Equity Stances
Equity Stance: DirectionsThree Levels Text Protocol in Three Rounds1. Person 1 (up to 3 minutes)• LEVEL 1: read aloud the passage she/he has selected• LEVEL 2: say what she/he thinks about the passage (interpretation,
connection to past experiences, etc.) • LEVEL 3: say what she/he sees as the implications for his/her work. ____________________________________________________________
2. The group responds (up to 2 minutes TOTAL) to what has been said.____________________________________________________________
3. Repeat the process for Persons 2 and 3.
Goal:To examine unearned privilege based on race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability, etc.
Objectives:Participants will be able to• Recognize that privilege is unearned• Recognize the diversity present within the group• Explain different types of privileges• Recognize the importance of not making assumptions• Recognize how valuable diversity is to the campus
Equity Step Backward and Forward
Introduction:It is important to create a safe environment, and establish ground rules. If the group is unfamiliar, spend time on introductions and ice breakers. Explain that once the activity and discussion are over, while the general activity may be discussed the specifics of the activity, and specific details of participants responses may not be discussed.
Model the activity:
Equity Step Backward and Forward
Step Back Forward Activity
http://www.d.umn.edu/ids/Just%20Us/Diversity%20Awareness%20Activity.pdf
Equity School Scavenger Hunt
Purpose:• How to access and interpret demographic data about
schools• How to compare schools• How to look for equity issues in schools based on
published school data reports
Model the activity:Scavenger Hunt
Activity
Four Corners Current Events
Purpose:• Develop equity project topics• Expand topic ideas• Aid in constraining topic to a manageable scope
Model the activity:
Four Corners Activity
Sharing Best PracticesPurpose:Connecting classroom experiences related to equity and diversity to field experiences
Sample Activity:CI Observation
Form
Sharing Best PracticesSharing out:What did you like and what would you like to incorporate?
Are there any activities you would like to share with us?
Additional ResourcesPurpose:Develop a community for Classroom Interactions instructors
ProjectAdditional Activities and Topics