GCCCD Can Education Ignite Social Change Discussion

Step 1 Read the following article

I want to warn you that this text is a tough read, so you will really want to take your time with it this week. You are all capable of reading and understanding it. I have no doubt! But you will have to read slowly and use the reading strategies we learned about in the course so far.

Philosophy-of-Education-Chapter-2_-Pedagogy-of-the-Oppressed.pdf

Step 2 Watch the following Ted Talk

Step 3 Post your response to the discussion board — Reflect

Write 2 paragraphs of at least 200+ words each for your initial response.

1. After reading the article, please write the following: For paragraph 1, please write a summary of the article. For each page (12 total), write 1 -2 sentences that explain what each specific page was about. I should see 12 short summaries to begin your response. Then end the paragraph explaining how this article relates to how education can change racial barriers in education?
2. In your second paragraph, respond to the Ted Talk. How does education bring awareness and change? What do we need to so educators to spur change in our students? what do you as students need to do to react and mobilize as change agents? What have you learned that caused you to want to make a difference?