The Teach Out Project Proposal

The Teach Out Project Proposal

CHOOSE A TEXT: Review your whole blog to remind yourself about what we have read so far in class. What texts have stayed with you so far? What articles inspire you?  What topic matters most to you in terms of your own work? Are there any of these texts that you would like to share with others in your life?  Texts that stood out to me are: 1. the Delpit articles and the culture of power 2. SCWAAMP article and exercises 3. Johnson - Privilege, Power and Difference 4. Table Talk IEP .  The articles inspired me for a variety of reasons but mostly because they resonated with me. I felt a connection.  I feel a deep connection to the articles on privilege and power.

WHO DO YOU WANT TO SHARE WITH? Are there people in your life with whom you would really like to talk about these texts? Colleagues? Students? Family members? Friends? Children? Two schools of thought in my brain currently: Share the ideas of the other side of the table (IEP) while tying it into the power and privilege articles.               Once I read the article called Table Talk: An IEP Meeting - from the Other Side from Rethinking Schools I was overwhelmed with emotion and felt a strong connection. The struggle is real and so are the power and privilege dynamics of the long meeting table that is inviting or not depending on the side you sit on. I immediately made the connection to my own life, my conversations with other parents, educators and the possibility of hosting a discussion revolving around this topic in relation to power and privilege. I also thought of future ideas for topics if this one worked well. Delpit, SCWAAMP, and the article by Johnson on Power, Privilege and Difference reminded me about sharing the meaning of “White Privilege” with my immediate co-workers in my room. The discussion would be meaningful and helpful in the classroom. I also recently purchased the book Troublemakers. This discussion may lead to further book talks or classroom turn and talks.  Currently, I am at a crossroads as to which direction to head. There are just too many discussions that need to be started on too many topics. Previously, I had a few ideas that I may implement in the future but for this purpose would not actually see them in action as they were related to my class and school ends in a week. I am looking for some insight.

WHAT FORMAT MIGHT WORK FOR YOU? Individual interview? Small group discussion? Art activity? Professional development workshop? Poster for your office? Pamphlet to share? Lesson plan? Etc? I think I would prefer individual interviews / small group discussion. Eventually this may lead to a PD or a lesson for next year.