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Further Reading: Making Space: Teaching for Diversity and Social Justice throughout the K-12 curriculum. Ministry of Education, British Columbia. Online. Available at: www.bced.gov.bc.ca/irp/pdfs/making _space/makingSpace_full.pdf.
What is Social Justice?
TDSB Social Justice Action Plan. Toronto District School Board. Online.
Understanding Social Justice
Available at: www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/HighSchool/ docs/TDSBSocialJusticeActionPlan.pdf
A Guide for Parents/Guardians
We all want to live in a just and peaceful society; however, history has shown that some groups, locally and globally, have been treated more unfairly than others (whereas some groups have been more privileged than others). Social justice education seeks to correct that by teaching children that all people—regardless of their religion, creed, sexual orientation, ability, race, gender identity, culture, etc.—deserve the same legal, civil, and human rights. Thus, social justice involves the inclusion of everyone, celebrating and accepting diversities, and finding equitable ways for citizens to be able to participate fully within society.
Contact Info Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [email protected] See what your child is doing in the classroom, visit Room14.blogspot.ca.
How does social justice connect with the curriculum?
What does social justice education look like in the classroom?
Social justice education connects to the curriculum in multiple ways that promote respect, equity, fairness, and inclusion. Here are some examples for each subject:
Why is it important to teach social justice? • • • •
• • •
Students learn about social justice builds critical thinkers and compassionate leaders. Social justice supports the growth of empathy and altruism in young people. The philosophy of social justice teachers understanding and respect of all diversities (visible and less visible). Students learn how to be democratic citizens who hold the responsibility of contributing to positive changes in their local communities, their nation, and the world. It promotes the principles of fairness, human rights, diversity, inclusion, and equity. It helps students recognize the multicultural and diverse landscape in which they live. Students learn to recognize their own bias, challenge stereotypes, and see cultural groups as dynamic and diverse within themselves.
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Language and Literacy: Students explore and critically analyze a variety of texts that illustrate marginalized peoples and social issues.
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Math: Students choose a cause and fundraise, keeping track of money raised using bar graphs and charts.
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Science: Students research the effect of oil pipeline in Canada and have an in-class debate. Further extension can lead to writing letters to federal governments.
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• • •
Phys. Ed & Health: Students learn to create healthy, meaningful relationships and build interpersonal skills while exploring issues like bullying and relational aggression.
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Social Studies: Students learn about human impact on melting polar ice caps, and its effect on northern, Inuit communities.
•
Dramatic Arts: Students interview newcomers to Canada and create a monologue about the struggles and/or joys of moving to a new country.
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Music: Students will learn with a music class in another country in a form of cultural sharing and showcasing of talent. They will also collaborate with students from this other class in creating their own musical compositions.
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Awareness, advocacy, and action. Students learn about various social issues (e.g., poverty, racism, homophobia, ageism, ableism, sexism, etc.) and critically respond to, or act upon, with the purpose of creating solutions in mind. All students feel appreciated, and their uniqueness and diversities celebrated. Classroom posters and displays promote acceptance of all diversities, and all students are represented. Instruction is tailored to reflect the cultural and diverse needs of all students, with accommodations given. Our classroom is viewed as a “community”, where all voices are heard, welcomed, and valued. Students are given multiple opportunities to explore social issues, problem solve, and critically think about the world around them. Authentic assessments tasks teach students that they are agents of change.
How will technology be used to engage students in social justice topics? In social justice education, students are taught that they are not only positive contributors to their local communities, but their global communities too. Technology will be used to help students connect with the world outside the classroom, such 1) video conferencing with students their age in other countries; 2) creating media texts that raise awareness of social issues, using publishing software.
s
What is Social Justice?
TDSB Social Justice Action Plan. Toronto District School Board. Online.
Understanding Social Justice
Available at: www.tdsb.on.ca/Portals/0/HighSchool/ docs/TDSBSocialJusticeActionPlan.pdf
A Guide for Parents/Guardians
We all want to live in a just and peaceful society; however, history has shown that some groups, locally and globally, have been treated more unfairly than others (whereas some groups have been more privileged than others). Social justice education seeks to correct that by teaching children that all people—regardless of their religion, creed, sexual orientation, ability, race, gender identity, culture, etc.—deserve the same legal, civil, and human rights. Thus, social justice involves the inclusion of everyone, celebrating and accepting diversities, and finding equitable ways for citizens to be able to participate fully within society.
Contact Info Phone: XXX-XXX-XXXX Email: [email protected] See what your child is doing in the classroom, visit Room14.blogspot.ca.
How does social justice connect with the curriculum?
What does social justice education look like in the classroom?
Social justice education connects to the curriculum in multiple ways that promote respect, equity, fairness, and inclusion. Here are some examples for each subject:
Why is it important to teach social justice? • • • •
• • •
Students learn about social justice builds critical thinkers and compassionate leaders. Social justice supports the growth of empathy and altruism in young people. The philosophy of social justice teachers understanding and respect of all diversities (visible and less visible). Students learn how to be democratic citizens who hold the responsibility of contributing to positive changes in their local communities, their nation, and the world. It promotes the principles of fairness, human rights, diversity, inclusion, and equity. It helps students recognize the multicultural and diverse landscape in which they live. Students learn to recognize their own bias, challenge stereotypes, and see cultural groups as dynamic and diverse within themselves.
•
Language and Literacy: Students explore and critically analyze a variety of texts that illustrate marginalized peoples and social issues.
•
Math: Students choose a cause and fundraise, keeping track of money raised using bar graphs and charts.
•
Science: Students research the effect of oil pipeline in Canada and have an in-class debate. Further extension can lead to writing letters to federal governments.
•
• • •
Phys. Ed & Health: Students learn to create healthy, meaningful relationships and build interpersonal skills while exploring issues like bullying and relational aggression.
•
Social Studies: Students learn about human impact on melting polar ice caps, and its effect on northern, Inuit communities.
•
Dramatic Arts: Students interview newcomers to Canada and create a monologue about the struggles and/or joys of moving to a new country.
•
•
Music: Students will learn with a music class in another country in a form of cultural sharing and showcasing of talent. They will also collaborate with students from this other class in creating their own musical compositions.
• •
•
Awareness, advocacy, and action. Students learn about various social issues (e.g., poverty, racism, homophobia, ageism, ableism, sexism, etc.) and critically respond to, or act upon, with the purpose of creating solutions in mind. All students feel appreciated, and their uniqueness and diversities celebrated. Classroom posters and displays promote acceptance of all diversities, and all students are represented. Instruction is tailored to reflect the cultural and diverse needs of all students, with accommodations given. Our classroom is viewed as a “community”, where all voices are heard, welcomed, and valued. Students are given multiple opportunities to explore social issues, problem solve, and critically think about the world around them. Authentic assessments tasks teach students that they are agents of change.
How will technology be used to engage students in social justice topics? In social justice education, students are taught that they are not only positive contributors to their local communities, but their global communities too. Technology will be used to help students connect with the world outside the classroom, such 1) video conferencing with students their age in other countries; 2) creating media texts that raise awareness of social issues, using publishing software.
s
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