T4SJ Study Groups are an opportunity for teachers to:
. build community,
. reflect on and refine teaching practice, and
. develop leadership projects and take action!
Study groups provide teachers with focused, peer-based professional development opportunities that are tied to existing classroom practice. The groups are applicable to any grade level and curriculum is built around investigation of a specific topic through research and personal experience. The Study Groups meet one time every 3 weeks from October 2004 until April 2005; will be be limited to 10-12 individuals; and be 3 hours in length, dinner provided! University credit is being arranged for participation in the groups.
STUDY GROUP DESCRIPTIONS:
Racism 101: an exploration of racism in our schools and everyday lives. This study group will provide a space for participants to investigate the different forms of racism and where they manifest themselves, including planning ways to resist.
Next meeting dates: NOVEMBER 9th AND DECEMBER 9th at 5:30pm at Global Exchange's Office
Justice and Access through Math and Science: for educators who want to bring a social justice lens to their math and/or science curriculum, pedagogy and classroom management.
Next meeting dates: NOVEMBER 9th & NOVEMBER 30th 5:30pm at Everett Middle School
In or Out: Gender Identity and LGBTI/Queer Issues in Schools: Connect with others confronting these issues in our classrooms and schools, address our questions and take action to promote conscious and open learning environments. This study group is open to all educators: from those out in their classrooms to those working to be allies.
Next meeting dates: NOVEMBER 22nd AND DECEMBER 13th 6pm, location tba
Discipline from a Social Justice Perspective: Investigate ways of approaching discipline as an opportunity for teaching, rather than punishment. Participants will discuss ways of incorporating a social justice perspective in the discipline policies in our classroom, schools and districts.
Next meeting dates: NOVEMBER 9th AND DECEMBER 9th 6pm at Global Exchange's Office
High Stakes Testing Working Group: This study group began meeting last school year and has decided to stay together, while welcoming new participants. The group is open to individuals who have an understanding of the injustice of high stakes testing and want to get together to work to create change!
Next meeting dates: to be announced. Please see our website for more details.
TO REGISTER or for more information, please visit our website and fill out the online registration form. For more info, call Karen
at 415-516-0338.
