#culture in the classroom

[thecriticalpedagogue]

How BECOMING is the Key to BEING: Leading Students to Success with Chris Munce

I cannot wait for you to tune in to this *SPECIAL* collaboration podcast episode with the host of the music education podcast: Choralosophy! This episode delves into a few of the controversial truths within music education and explores the struggle to excel in a field that often boasts freedom of expression and creativity but often promotes its own brand of conformity. If you have enjoyed this…

[foursaints]

bbg i’m sure you’re already aware, but i don’t think it’s okay to ship siblings especially TWINS

not having discourse with you guys until you read "Gothic incest: Gender, sexuality and transgression" by Jenny DiPlacidi (jstor) and come prepared to critically examine how the merging of erotic/familial love in gothic literature has historically been used to disrupt the gendered boundaries that define the genre....

we're being so scholarly about this one. match my freak.

[greekmythcomix]

Ancient Greek (and Roman) Sacrifice (Jan 2022)

NB: This is a guide for secondary school study.

[gay-mormon-wizard]

I've been holding a General Conference watch party for the queer mormon club at my institute, and a couple of them came, but mostly I've just been gaining missionaries slowly throughout the day as they realized that a private, more fun, watch party with food and activities was happening in the building

[itspileofgoodthings]

when will Catholic Instagram influencers realize they can’t “sis you are infinitely worthy” their way out of everything

[atomicpixies]

My work, Pop Culture Classroom, is closing down due to lack of funding, among other issues. <Go download out FREE resources for educators/parents before they're gone!!! And while it's not exactly tied to the current political climate...it's also not not, in it's way. In the broad way. I'm really heartbroken. Not only am I loosing a job I adore with a lot of really special people I also adore, the world is loosing a really cool resource that...there isn't really anything else like. This is my last project with PCC, "One Day" made in connection with a student in the LEAD program. LEAD was a Youth Violence Prevention program, where me and my co-worker went into a local jail/high school and used comics to help the student work on their literacy skills and also work through a lot of what was going on in their lives through art. We would teach them things like how story lines worked, how to communicate through art, how to organize and follow through on projects. One of my favorite lessons was showing them how allegory's work and teaching them about the prisoners in the cave. I could see the gears working on their faces while they learned about that one. These were rough kids, but they also were KIDS. They wanted to talk about the newest parts of Baruto and learn how to draw teddy bears. They got excited about getting cute bookmarks. There were less than 10 kids per unit, so I know them well. For each unit, we worked to get them to make a "penciled" comic piece that was then taken and inked/colored/lettered by professional comic artist. My student, we'll call him Jake, was always ready with a hug, and always very excited about class. He first made a comic about a baby bear taking revenge on the hunter who killed his mother which was sad and gory and silly. And in the last 20 minutes of our last class (with me having just learned this was going to be my LAST class) he and I were talking about the future, and his girl, and I nudged him to make a comic about that. A gift to her and himself about where he wants to be when he's out of here. He busted this out in like...5 minutes. It just poured out.

I helped him pick out places away from our city that he wanted to take her. I sketched him, and had him tell me what she looked like so which ever artist got it had a visual reference-no photos allowed of course. He was so happy talking about all this. We had a big hug at the end. And then I was lucky enough to be the professional artist hired for his.

I am going to miss this work so much. But I am so greatful that I got this to be my last hurrah here, and I know that Jake will treasure it. (Easter egg: The art in the bedroom is previous projects he finished with the program)

[rolaplayor101]

Rio Nakamura: are you a "Fake Dating AU" aro or a "Kill Amatonormativity" aro?

Nagisa Shiota: im a "I have no idea what the hell any of that means" aro

Karma Akabane, from his desk: kill. The kill one.

[false-heteros16]

Character A cant be shipped with character B because character A likes the opposite sex canonically and has a crush on Character C! One word. Bisexuality. Another few words. People can love more than one person at the same time.

[bonefall]

hypothetically, could a cat refuse an honor title? i'm assuming dishonor titles are forced, but i'm curious if it's the same case with honor titles. like if a cat doesn't want to be reminded of whatever caused them to earn their title (i.e. if it was particularly traumatic for them), could they reject their name?

It would be pretty shocking, but yes. You can refuse an Honor Title.

Basically the same level of shock as Nightheart's little stunt, but a lot easier for the Clan to accept. After all, it's supposed to be a reward! Some would think you're being ungrateful and snobbish ("what? Like your accomplishment was nothing? What does that make the rest of us, buttfeathers?"), others confused, some sympathetic.

Depends on the cat, depends on the Clan.

Dishonor Titles, nope! You're stuck with them! Those are a punishment. Refuse it, and a worse punishment is in store. They're bad but usually not worse than exile. They're not meant to be permanent unless you did something suuuuuper bad.

[yellowmanula]

I am so thankful for the excellent reviews from our 'Didactic in Higher Education' group. Today, I gave a short class on distinguishing techno music from other genres. They said, 'You'll be a great academic!' ❤

[fiona-fififi]

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[thecriticalpedagogue]

From 14 Medications to None with Lesley Moffat

This week, Angela interviews author, band director, speaker, and mom: Lesley Moffat! In this episode, Lesley shares how she transitioned from 14 medications to none, how she started a podcast, wrote two books, and founded her MPowered Educator Academy. Moffat also delves into life – work balance and envisioning your own flap copy! You will LOVE this episode! Prior to writing Love the Job, Lose…

[venomgender]

went outside and no longer feel plagued by Everything the world just migjt be beautiful guys

[godsperfectprincess]

reading discussion posts responses can make you feel like the smartest person in the world

[atomicpixies]

Hey, you know how I sometimes drop a random historical comic I made?

Those are part of Colorful History, a collection of FREE short (2-6 page) full color historical comics complete with lessons plans, discussion questions, additional readings and behind the scenes of the comic being made. Anyone can download them ALL FOR FREE HERE.

I am hired to make those through Pop Culture Classroom (My Anime in America, written and drawn by yours truely, is in this issue) that offers them as a free resource to educators. This year they are running a fundraiser to produce more and I need you guys, especially the nerdy educators out there, to share the HECK out of this!!

PCC works really hard to find less explored bit of history to turn into comics for educators to use. They make sure that the people creating the comics are part of the sub-culture it's about, whether that is me, a life long weeb writing about anime, or R. Alan Brooks and Marcus Kwame Anderson writing about the Harlem Renaissance:

This is a great project that needs some community to help fund it. Please check it out, please share, let's get these comics going!!

[stepseduworldblog]

Unlocking Opportunities: How a Trusted Education & Career Coach Facilitates Study in the UK

In the vibrant city of Dubai, where innovation meets tradition, the journey of Trusted Education & Career Coaches and consultants unfolds with promising opportunities and transformative innovations. As Dubai continues to position itself as a global hub for education and business, students in the region are witnessing a dynamic evolution in the way they learn, explore career paths, and prepare for the future. In this blog post, we delve into the multifaceted aspects of education and career opportunities for Dubai students, from emerging trends in learning to the diverse pathways in the professional realm.

Virtual Reality Classrooms: Stepping into Tomorrow

Imagine students donning VR headsets, transported to ancient civilizations or exploring molecular structures up close. Virtual reality classrooms are revolutionizing learning, turning textbooks into immersive experiences. In Dubai, where innovation is a way of life, VR classrooms are poised to reshape traditional learning paradigms.

One of the defining characteristics of modern education in Dubai is the integration of cutting-edge technologies that enhance learning experiences. Virtual reality (VR) classrooms have emerged as a game-changer, offering students immersive and interactive environments that transcend traditional teaching methods. Imagine a history lesson where students can virtually visit ancient civilizations or a science class where they explore complex molecular structures up close. VR classrooms not only make learning engaging but also foster deeper understanding and retention of concepts.