Lesson 10: Module 2 Project: In-Class Teaching About Equity Issue

What is the difference between justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in the context of education?
How do these concepts interrelate, and why are they important for creating an inclusive learning environment?
How do race, socioeconomics, transgender identities, LGBTQ identities, and neurodivergence each impact student experiences in education?
How do classroom environments and curricula often reflect or reinforce social biases and inequalities?

CCSS.ELA-Literacy.RST.11-12.7
Integrate and evaluate multiple sources of information presented in diverse formats and media (e.g., quantitative data, video, multimedia) in order to address a question or solve a problem

POG:
I am a LEARNER: Master fundamental skills in core subject areas
I am a THINKER: Critical thinking, independent thinking

Passage Analysis: Analyze excerpts from key texts, speeches, or court cases related to the history and evolution of education in the U.S


Vocabulary in Context:Study and apply vocabulary related to education, diversity, and social justice in reading passages and essays.


Evidence-Based Writing: Practice constructing well-supported arguments on topics such as the impact of societal and cultural factors on education, referencing historical documents, court cases, and educational policies.

Purpose: to be able to teach about a following issue: social justice, equity, diversity and inclusion

Description: In your small group, you will explore issues of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in education (race, socioeconomics, transgender, LGBTQ, and neurodivergence) and create a learning experience that engages all class members to teach about your issue

You will create a lesson plan for 30-45 minutes. Provide a web-based presentation (such as Google Slides or Canva) with a viewable link (click on the “Share” button) in the shared course folder prior to presenting.



DOK 1
Define terms equity and inclusion as they relate to education
identify key characteristics of neurodivergence
describe the importance of social justice in education settings

DOK 2
Compare and contrast experiences of students from different socioeconomic backgrounds in education.

DOK 4
Create a 30-45 minutes lesson plan that proves student learning on a topic of justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion in education (race, socioeconomics, transgender, LGBTQ, and neurodivergence)

Addresses real and pressing issues in contemporary education. Schools and educational institutions are increasingly focusing on creating inclusive environments that cater to diverse student populations.

Believe that a single approach or solution can address all issues of justice, equity, and inclusion equally well for every group.

Sampling, modeling, one one instruction, Google classroom. Paper or or online assignments, online instructional tools, videos, Spanish version available for ELL students

lesson plan, 30-45 with proof of student understanding, rubric

EDF 215 Syllabus, rubric