PERS 2001: Comparative Cultures
Teaching in Today’s Society
Supporting All Learners & Their Families
Directions: Complete the tasks below for online class.
1) Reflect on your own schooling experience. Describe a time that you experienced/witnessed someone being supported by an educator in school.
2) Read the article “: That Magic Moment” by Syrita Jackson which is published in Teaching Tolerance (http://www.tolerance.org/magazine/number-53-summer-2016/department/why-i-teach-magic-moment). List at least 3 key points worth remembering and/or sharing with others. Please remember to reflect/elaborate on those key points.
3) Read the article “Four Strategies for Teaching Open-mindedness” by Merry Merryfield published in Social Studies and the Young Learner (pdf attached in iCollege folder). List at least 3 key points worth remembering and/or sharing with others. Please remember to reflect/elaborate on those key points.
4) Watch the 8:00 minute video “What Do You See?” with Dr. Rhina Fernandes-Williams (TedX Georgia State University): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=27-Q4x9yE0c.
• How does Dr. Fernandes-Williams’ talk reflect the concept of supporting all learners and their families?
• What specific moment, phrase, image, etc. shared in this video best reflected this concept for you?
