Teaching Literature Through a Social Justice Lens
Channel: MsGarcia'sLessonPlans
Date: 2024-03-07

Join Araceli Garcia, ELA TOSA, as she welcomes Ron Espiritu, the newly appointed Intersectional Ethnic Studies Coordinator, for a conversation on developing lessons that are culturally responsive and centered on social justice. This professional development session offers insights into the CA AB101 Ethnic Studies graduation requirement, presents research findings, and provides an abundance of lesson plans suitable for teachers across all grade levels. Relax and take pleasure in watching this informative presentation.
Timestamps:
00:00-7:15-Introductions and Presenter Background Info
7:16-12:33-Ethnic Studies Definition, Pedagogy, and Research
12:34-17:44-HLPUSD Ethnic Studies Goals, New Courses, and Progress
17:44- 18:14-Fieldtrips, Guest Speakers, Community Engagement
18:14-21:32-Educator Collaborations and Training
21:32-42:39- Reflection, Using the StudySync Library, Teaching Books Website, and our Canvas CIA page to access lesson plans and readings
42:39-1:15-Sample Lessons (Social Justice Crucible Project, Social Activists Pop-up Books, Mayan Codices, and much more)
1:15-1:29- Reflections, Q&A