Teach Out Preparation

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?  The text I want to share is the video “Colorblind or Colorbrave?” by Mellody Hobson and the article “Colorblindness is the New Racism” by Armstrong and Wildman

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? I really enjoy discussing human differences with children. They are so innately curious, and they have the purity of seeking social interaction without ulterior motives. They are also in a period of intense discovery and I feel like kids ages 3-10 are the perfect group to hold this discussion with as a preventative measure. I also have some friends I feel need a reminder that pretending to be color blind is unhelpful to communities.

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 prefer small group discussion as it allows people to share their feelings in real time and fosters a sense of community. If I were to have a one on one discussion, I fear participants would feel singled out and judged. My goal is to create a safe space where vulnerable and honest conversation can be had.