Equity+and+Literacy

Have you worked with [|Barry Derfel] on the topic of King's theory of nonviolence? How do we bring this to a primary level? Some ways to start are to teach students about what segregation,oppression, etc. mean in "kid" terms.

Here is a great definition from [|teachingforchange.org :] =Anti-bias Education Definition= Anti-bias curriculum is an approach to early childhood education that sets forth values-based principles and methodology in support of respecting and embracing differences and acting against bias and unfairness. Anti-bias teaching requires critical thinking and problem solving by both children and adults. The overarching goal is creating a climate of positive self and group identity development, through which every child will achieve her or his fullest potential.

A place to start may be to read this short article: and to go to some of the sites linked below: [|Cooperative learning-]A foundation for race dialogue- great, short article with specific classroom examples

[|understandingprejudice.org]

[|tolerance.org]

[|antidefamation league] curriculum connections Here is a [|PreK-2nd lesson] from the antidefamation league that begins with kids representing feelings concretely and builiding from there help students to gain an understanding of how their words and actions can promote certain feelings and/or actions. Here is a [|3rd-5th lesson] from the antidefamation league that encourages students, through a variety of reflective and interactive processes, to think about community on both a local and national level. The activity helps children consider the many communities of which they are members and the ways in which their diverse communities provide support, strength, and pride to them in different and similar ways.

This is a great [|list for early childhood books that are anti-bias related]. And here is another [|book list]. They are great for read alouds- most also have many connections for teaching comprehension and writing strategies to young children. Need suggestions on how to make these connections? Ask Liddy! I will add more ideas as I find them!

Here is a powerpoint that Lee made for work that we did with a group of ESP's. While this is for adults,many of the activities we did can translate into elementary student activities. Contact Lee or Liddy for assistance.