From "There" to "Here": A Case Study in Disarming Privilege
Friday, January 24, 2020 at 4:30 PM–5:00 PM MST add to calendar
Salon J
Proposal Type
In-person paper presentation
Language of Presentation
English
Strand
Curriculum design and instruction
Summary
From "There" to "Here": A Case Study in Disarming Privilege
This paper examines using global issues to help middle grade students gain confidence tackling issues in their own environment. Teachers can move students from a “there” perspective to a “here” perspective by using initial distance to encourage social justice and disarm the silent specter of privilege that haunts many discussions and encourage social justice..
Primary Presenter
Sandra Wang, Kearney Public Schools
Country
United States