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Ethnic Studies Praxis inspired by Nahui Ollin. Four components of ES Praxis:
–Theory
–Reflection
–Practice
–Action
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
–Theory
–Reflection
–Practice
–Action
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
Ts tend to spend most of our time in Practice. Action gives us our why. This is cyclical, but not a perfect sequential cycle. We need to constantly be engaging in all four parts.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
WA Ethnic Studies Now Framework has five themes. The five themes are interrelated and cannot be separated. This is beyond social justice math. We& #39;re not just focusing on power and oppression (one theme). We& #39;re helping get to the roots.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
We can& #39;t just teach Ss about oppression in our society. - @ESMathTeacher
(Side note: the ppl criticizing this framework in a knee-jerk way have clearly never actually read it!)
#MathForLiberation
(Side note: the ppl criticizing this framework in a knee-jerk way have clearly never actually read it!)
#MathForLiberation
Simplest example of how math is a social justice topic: statistics. If we take the humanity out of the statistics and say "it& #39;s just the numbers", we dehumanize.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
Social justice math vs. ethnic studies math. SJ math stays focused on Action and Practice. "How can we use math to make positive change?"
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
ES digs deeper: we look at history, identities, the root of the problem. It interconnects with Theory and Reflection.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
We need to make a mindset shift in math. We can& #39;t start with math. If we start w/math, we& #39;ll be trying to fit all of our Ss& #39; identities into one math topic.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
We know math is everywhere. Finding the math is the easy part. Save the easiest for last.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
ES Framework uses the word "elements" rather than "standards" because we can never "arrive at" or "master" liberation. Liberation is an element we can try to embody.
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
- @ESMathTeacher #MathForLiberation
Thanks to @thewordninja_bk for capturing this quote: https://twitter.com/thewordninja_bk/status/1391128027266916352?s=20">https://twitter.com/thewordni...
@ESMathTeacher giving us an opportunity to practice engaging in the steps of creating an ES math unit: https://twitter.com/MathTeacherJH/status/1391130105817321477?s=20">https://twitter.com/MathTeach...
These are the 5 themes referenced earlier in the thread. Thank you @SiddhiDesai311 for capturing the image! https://twitter.com/SiddhiDesai311/status/1391125732823347203?s=20">https://twitter.com/SiddhiDes...
Closing reflection time: my biggest takeaway is the idea that we should start with the context first and worry about the math second. It& #39;s amazing how easily we can think of a million math questions for any context!
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#MathForLiberation
A challenge/question I have moving forward: it seems like this context-first model works best when you design a new course from the ground up.
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#MathForLiberation
How do I incorporate this into existing courses w/specific content standards? Or is that question too limiting/stuck in old ways of thinking?
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