How can Social Emotional Learning Cultivate A More Equitable Learning Environment? Shaping My Sense of Self If you would have I was My mom and I lived in a tent in the middle put down that you pulled of the woods while I was in 7th grade. were Hispanic, you over at the border, told to get out of the car, and would have gotten searched because they didn’t believe I was a citizen… money for college. even seeing my MD license. Don’t you remember me doing my schoolwork at the kitchen table with you? I graduated with I didn’t my bachelor’s in nursing when you graduated from high school. know that was a hurtful word. WE use it all the time at home. I’m sorry. Identity ● 41 ● White ● CIS-gender ● Heterosexual ● Woman ● Germany, Mexico, Czech Republic ● Wears glasses ● Used to be able to run several miles at a time
Identity ● Christian ● Divorced ● Brunette ● Brown Eyed ● Former HS teacher ● Southeastern PA ● Mother of 3 teen boys ● Doctoral Candidate ● “Introverted Workaholic” Who’s in the room? Personality Tree Roots = life influences and beliefs ● Trunk = life structure and aspects that ● are firm and fixed Branches = relationships and ● connections, directions, interests, how you spend your time Leaves = information and knowledge; ● sources of both Buds = ideas and hopes for your future ● Fruit = achievements ● Flowers = what makes you special; your ● strengths Thorns = challenges, threats, and ● difficulties
I AM FROM … Southern Ways Products People Music Soul Food Common Ouches People of All Shades Things Slaves Bright Colors Pictures Food Loud Voice Concerts Phrases Smells “Go On GIrl” Sweet Potato Pie and Turkey in the Oven Events Sounds Chitterlings on the Stove Stinking up the House Sights Places Dancing All Night Racism and Small Slights - W. Gary, October 2001 I’m from Pennsylvania Dutch and Mexico and the Where I’m From Czech Republic (and maybe Italy), By Krista Elise Leh meat and potatoes, homemade enchiladas and tacos, and kielbasa and pierogies I am from a station wagon with “way back” seats From a grandfather who helped create The Hill From Mr. Clean and NEVER Chlorox wipes School while married to a singer who sent I am from wood-burning fireplaces him a Dear John letter during WWII (which, (Warm, glowing, Thank Goodness, because then he met my While we watched TV and drank hot cocoa.) grandmother) I am from the purple flowers under the kitchen The Spanish-speaking great-grandparents who window that I fed to my three younger were convinced to leave Mexico City for a siblings for lunch one warm summer day job at Bethlehem Steel I’m from Sunday dinners and playing board games From the books created by my dad which tell From Kenny & Susie Leh and Paul & Aurora Kundrik the story of my German ancestry for the I’m from feeding the ducks past 300 years and long walks on the beach To the family albums tucked in the living room From “What will everyone think?” shelf - only pulled out during holidays and “Why didn’t you do better?” But to be re-lived consistently over the dinner I’m from a holiday-practicing Catholic (re: atheist) table, and during game nights at the shore and a secretly-practicing Protestant house, and in the family group texts. - Pennsylvania Department of Education, 2018 Balance individual and collective identities
To promote a school - National School Climate Center climate of equity, it is a school leader’s duty to promote (1) Appropriately supported, high expectations for learning and achievement; (2) Emotionally and physically safe, healthy learning environments; (3) Caring relationships with peers and adults; (4) Participation that meaningfully enhances academic, social-emotional, civic, and moral development. An equitable school climate responds to the wide range of cultural norms, goals, values, interpersonal relationships, leadership practices, and organizational structures within the broader community. (Ross, 2013, p. 1) Agenda ● Identity ● The System ● Defining the Achievement Gap ● Factors that Contribute to the Gap(s) ● Identifying the Gap ● Creating a Culture of Social Emotional Equity ● Creating a Culture of Academic Equity ● What Is Your Role? ● What Are Your Next Steps?
Essential Questions For This Session What is the Achievement Gap? ● What factors contribute to the achievement gap? How are these ● gaps perpetuated, or exacerbated, in U.S. school systems? How does culture serve as a predominant force in teaching, ● learning, achievement, and opportunity? Where do you/your building/district fall along the Cultural ● Proficiency Continuum? How is this manifested in your practice? How can educators break down barriers (cultural mismatches, ● home/school connection, privilege, educational disconnect) that exist for historically underserved students? • Physical Safety Full • Emotional Safety Value - Stay Engaged - Experience Discomfort Contract • Give & Receive Honest Feedback - Speak Your Truth - Honor Other’s Truths • Let it Go - Expect & Accept Non-closure with Courageous Conversations integrated - Embrace the Journey Social Emotional Learning is the process through which children and adults acquire and effectively apply the knowledge, attitudes, and skills necessary to (1) understand emotions, (2) manage emotions, (3) feel and show empathy for others, (4) establish and maintain positive relationships, and (5) make responsible decisions.
The System What is a system? “a perceived whole whose elements hang together because they continually affect each other over time and operate toward a common purpose” (Senge et. al 1994, p. 90) Social Oppression Matrix
Cycle of Socialization Change Raise consciousness Interrupt Educate Take a stand Question Reframe Cycle of Liberation WAKING UP: Critical incident that creates cognitive dissonance Empowerment of Self: Introspection, Education, & Consciousness Raising Gaining Inspiration & Authenticity Dismantling Collusion, Privilege, Internalized Oppression
The Matrix Intercultural Communication Institute Diversity asks: Inclusion asks: Who’s in the room? Has everyone’s ideas been heard? Justice responds: Equity responds: Whose ideas won’t be taken Who’s trying to get in the seriously because they aren’t in room, but can’t? And whose the majority? presence in the room is under constant threat of erasure? Defining The Achievement Gap
The “achievement gap” refers to the disparity in academic performance between groups of students. - Susan Ansell, Ed Week ● Economic Gap ● Opportunity Gap ● Participation Gap ● Expectations Gap ● Relationships Gap 280 characters https://padlet.com/KLeh/CAG
Identifying the Gap Graduation Discipline Data Free & Reduced Rate Lunch Drop-out Special Ed Course Enrollment Rates Enrollment Teacher Activities & Club Gifted Race/Ethnicity Participation Enrollment Alternative School Attendance & Enrollment ELL / Bilingual Truancy Students Students Receiving ACT/SAT Standardized Interventions Participation Test Scores
Gaps are perpetuated, or exacerbated, in U.S. schools. Factors that Contribute to the Gap - NEA Out of School’s Control Local Community Students’ Background Economic opportunity for students’ family Families’ income level ● ● Access to health and social services Students’ birth weight ● ● Community safety Students’ diet and nutrition ● ● Access to libraries, museums, and other Students’ mobility ● ● institutions that support students’ Students’ primary language ● development Access to child care and after-school Educational Funding Shortfalls ● programs and facilities State budget deficits ● Unfunded federal mandates ● Families’ Support of Student Learning Inequities in funding among school ● Time family members are able to devote to districts ● support and reinforce learning Societal bias (racial, ethnic, and class) ●
Race & ethnicity distributes resources inequitably affecting education, housing, job opportunities, and SES. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX_Vzl-r8NY - MIT.edu 2 Adults & 1 Child $26.00 / hr.
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