Identity Work in Our Teaching - 98

In Episode 98 of The Staffroom Podcast, Chey and Pav reflect on a task that ballooned into incredible Identity and Social Justice work in the classroom. Starting with learning about Bilquis Abdul-Qaadir, an American basketball player that fought international bans on wearing the hijab on the court, Chey and Pav were able to take their learning even further with the inclusion of live webinars for the class, and then furthermore, with the introduction of actual, impactful social justice work, initiated by the students and their outrage. This episode provides a very authentic and organic look at how learning opportunities provided by a district, school or colleague can blossom into the most meaningful and culturally driven topics of conversation, resulting in real change in the community and greater society.  Here are a few links to articles that we used in teaching about Bilquis Abdul Qaadir:  https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/she-fought-to-give-hijabs-a-place-in-basketball-now-she-s-training-muslim-girls-in-london-ont-1.5779996 https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/london/abdul-qaadir-basketball-denied-canadian-residency-1.6221404 A rich discussion with several a-ha! moments throughout! Tune into this great chat, and always be a part of it by tagging @StaffPodcast #TheStaffroomPodcast on Twitter! Tell us what you think, interact, and give us your feedback and reflections. Check out podcast episodes, Chey & Pav's LIVE radio show: The Drive on VoicEd Radio, blog and all the other amazing things they are up to at CheyandPav.com! Are You Looking for Presenters? As we embark on a new school year, and an evolving way of teaching and learning, there's value in finding great teacher created professional development to deliver to peers. Chey and Pav offer a few great presentations that they offer at reasonable rates, and can do for your school or district, either in person or virtually. Here are some of the topics they currently are covering for staff and administrators: Math and Social Emotional Learning: The Key Elements, Teaching Pedagogy and Assessment Pieces Rediscover Your Voice: Enhancing your Teaching Practice through Podcasting Addressing Racism, Supporting Identity Work and Creating Inclusive Learning Spaces Vision and Mission: Application to Teaching Practice Digital Storytelling - Culturally Responsive Photography and Photo-Editing There's so much to talk and learn about! Chey and Pav can develop a PD session or conversation starter based on any topics they've discussed on The Staffroom Podcast! Please reach out to us at [email protected] for more information and to schedule your learning session with this Dynamic Duo! Chey and Pav Educational Services, Inc.