Moving Through Anger To Action: Why My Teaching Philosophy Centers Social Justice

Reflecting on over a decade of teaching, Relando Thompkins-Jones explains his teaching philosophy and why it centers critical self and systems reflection, education as a path to liberation in collaboration and community.He reflects on the significance of social justice education, which not only provided him with language to express himself and describe the experiences, and inequitable patterns he was recognizing but didn't yet have the words for, but also with practical skills necessary to act, intervene, and confront systemic inequity wherever he can.Key things to consider:Education as a tool and pathway for liberation and way to understand systemic inequities and systemic interventions.The importance of critical reflection on our roles within larger systems and power dynamics.Engaging with lived experiences creates space for deeper understanding of how oppression is perpetuated, and how we can play a role in designing better ways of being in relationship with ourselves, with each other and the world around us.Everyone has a role to play, and we need as many people as possible our there working to create change however we can, with whatever we have. Storytelling and story sharing are necessary vehicles on the journey of discovery.🔔 If you haven't already...SUBSCRIBE to Social Justice Origin Stories on YouTube!❤️ SUPPORT THE PROJECTSupport this work by becoming a patron.💬 SHARE YOUR STORY OR FEEDBACKYour voice helps shape this community and may be featured in a future episode.Email: [email protected] a Voice Note on our contact page or speakpipe page.Or leave a comment below🎧 LISTEN & FOLLOWWebsite: socialjusticeoriginstories.comFollow The Podcast on Apple Podcasts.Listen wherever You Get Your Podcasts.Instagram @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFacebook @socialjusticeoriginstoriesFollow on BlueskyFollow Social Justice Origin Stories on LinkedInConnect with Relando on LinkedIn.Visit these additional links for more information.-----Social Justice Origin Stories is produced, edited, and hosted by Relando Thompkins-Jones.00:00 Finding My Voice01:01 Dreaming of Teaching02:09 Write Your Dreams Down and Don't Crumple The Paper04:02 Relando's Teaching Philosophy Roots06:12 Education for Liberation06:29 Critical Reflection Practice08:25 Channeling Legitimate Rage10:35 Methods for Justice Learning12:52 Closing Thoughts14:36 Subscribe and Connect15:48 Support the Project16:09 Credits and Farewell