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  • Being the Change

  • Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension
  • By: Sara K. Ahmed
  • Narrated by: Sara K. Ahmed
  • Length: 5 hrs and 26 mins
  • 4.8 out of 5 stars (28 ratings)

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Being the Change

By: Sara K. Ahmed
Narrated by: Sara K. Ahmed
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Topics such as race, gender, politics, religion, and sexuality are part of our students' lives, yet when these subjects are brought up to school teachers, they often struggle with how to respond. How do we create learning conditions where kids can ask the questions they want to ask, say the things they are thinking, and have tough conversations? How can we be proactive and take steps for engaging in the types of conversations where risk is high but the payoff could be even greater?

Being the Change is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. Sara K. Ahmed identifies and unpacks the skills of social comprehension, providing teachers with tools and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today's society.

Each chapter includes clear, transferable lessons and practical strategies that help students learn about a targeted social comprehension concept. From exploring identity and diversity to understanding and addressing biases and microaggressions, Sara demonstrates how to address real issues honestly in the classroom while honoring and empowering students.

Dealing with social issues is uncomfortable, and often messy, but you can build habitats of trust where kids and adults can make their thinking visible and cultivate empathy; where expression, identity, and social literacy matter.

There is no magic formula for making the world a better place. It happens in the moments we embrace discomfort and have candid conversations.

"I am convinced that every class of kids I work with is filled with change agents who will make this world the one we teach toward. I believe that my students will carry the work of doing right by this world into their own lives. I'll bet you believe this about your kids, too." (Sara K. Ahmed)

©2018 Sara K. Ahmed (P)2019 Sara K. Ahmed
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Great book

This book promotes a change in how we interact with others and helps us to teach our students to look at all perspectives. Excellent book with fantastic ideas!

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Practical and accessible

The lessons and strategies are practical and functional. The how, what, and why are clearly identified. I only WISH this audible came with a PDF.

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Practical, Inspiring, and Convicting

Sara Ames offers practical advice for elevating student voice, exposing purr own bias and developing empathy. If you are interested in social justice Being The Change is a must read!

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SO RICH

I will be reading this again soon. Must remember everything she suggested! It's a pleasure to savor her experiences in making space for social comprehension. This is a must have book for anyone wishing to lead from a place that hones and listens to identity; ie humanity.

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