Blog #5 - The Final Installment

Well, they say that all good things must come to an end... and so it must be with the formal blog. (However, as suggested in class, I will keep it open so that we can continue to learn from it and make continuing contributions.) Again, I have truly found your posts to be quite insightful, and I hope that you have enjoyed reading and participating.

For the last blog, I will encourage you to reflect back upon your initial posts/thoughts when entering the class and to consider what has changed (and stayed the same) for you. What have you discovered? What still remains? What final thoughts would you like to leave with the class? Critiques are also welcomed. (While I will provide ample time for us to share during our last class session on Tuesday, please feel free to start the wrap-up process here.) You don't need to answer all of the questions posed here... just say whatever you wish.

Have fun!

Blog #4

It's time to move forward from theory to practice! For this blog, please share a suggestion for a possible multicultural/social justice activity that could be incorporated in your future work with students. It could be a lesson or exercise specifically focused on diversity issues or a way to blend this message into the existing curriculum. Please do not visit a website to cut and paste someone else's work... design your own! Here's a chance to share your creative genius with others!

Blog #3

So... we are basically halfway through the term. Let's open up the forum to anything you wish related to our course (topics, progress, application of material, other issues in social justice education, political implications, etc.). Go for it!

Blog #2

In the first week of class, we explored the notion of social justice, with many students wondering about how it could be incorporated into their classrooms. For this blog, I'd like for you to consider any issues related to the possible development and/or implementation of social justice education. For example, you could approach the discussion from a theoretical point of view, examine how you feel about doing this work, raise questions about its applicability at all levels or for all subjects, suggest possible ways to get it done, etc. It's up to you.

Have fun!