Speaking Out as Teachers............... Each of us needs to speak out. If we are trying to prepare our students for life in a world full of diversity and variety, our classrooms cannot present a false image of homogeneity. We need to openly and compassionately discuss our differences, and we start by acknowledging these differences exist. I challenge you to come out to your students about something that sets you apart but that isnt obvious. Choose something you never imagined you could be open about with your students. Maybe youre colorblind. Maybe you secretly love the Twilight series but dont usually admit it. Maybe you have a chronic medical condition that you have to carefully manage. Maybe youre an atheist. Whatever it is, come out to your students. See how it feels, especially in the moments right before and right after the disclosure. See how students react. See how it can create an opportunity to respectfully discuss, to share and to learn.
Posted on: Tue, 15 Apr 2014 18:55:19 +0000
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