Challenge unfair practices, microaggressions, and stereotypes or policies.Research on diversity at Ryerson University names the following three things we can do as an individual as we hold ourselves accountable in advocating for equity. Race relations in the diverse world that we live in maintains world peace. Maybe you can impact global changes in a positive manner as global educators. You never know the connections you may build, the friendships you will develop, and what lessons can be passed down to you. Whenever you get to listen to a story, really make the time to hear it carefully. Don’t look for things you have in common, but embrace that we are different. We are different from each other we have to be comfortable with that concept when we do work with equity. When It’s Dessert: Be prepared to embrace “differences.” It is a privilege to learn and teach about it rather than actually experiencing it. It is not ok to be biased, be racist, or experience racism. Therefore, it is important to recognize the colour of our skin, to hear their stories, obstacles, and challenges from lived experiences, which is a part of an individual’s identity. This also means it can be re-taught and unlearned. It is taught, passed down from generations.
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Racism is discrimination or biases that others hold to believe that one skin colour is better than another from the colonial mindset. Therefore, given the opportunity for social and structural institutions such as the school systems, we work in to be regulating with that colonial frame of mind. But in a socially constructed world, we have given hierarchy to lighter skin colours and organized social structures. We are all human and have differences depending on where we live, our geographical location in the world. We should value our knowledge and lived experiences as we address overcoming bias points of views. Sometimes they are evident and other times we have to be more reflective and observe our reactions. We are all flawed and have biases that we carry with us. We can all have opinions that are biased, or points of views that are unjust when it comes to certain topics. Click To Tweet The Main Course – Then discuss: What does “bias” mean? I challenge you to find your voice and shake our beautiful world gently to make it a better one, through educational lesson ideas that inspire, elevate understanding, and encourage daily. It’s important in the learning journey to reflect about how you are feeling, why you are feeling what you are feeling, and where the root of those feelings comes from. Those are the conversations that will help you grow as an educator by creating safe spaces.
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Here is a frame of mind on how to work on having successful and courageous conversations about diversity-my recipefor your classroom. I hope you get to enjoy reflecting as you read this blog this summer! I love cooking and spending time relaxing with family, friends, and making awesome meals. How would you make space for an opportunity to ensure that you and your class would speak up and advocate for someone else when it comes to equity and inclusion?.How would you ensure that it is a safe space for all students?.Teaching and learning is invaluable and I love summer vacation reflective times. This is me on summer holidays, as I blog and connect with you. The weather is warm, and the breeze is calming with only sounds of nature around.
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