How can you incorporate antiracist practices into specific subject areas? This essential book finally answers that question and offers a clear roadmap for introducing antiracism into the world language classroom.
Drawing on foundational and cutting-edge knowledge of antiracism, authors Hines-Gaither and Accilien address the following questions: what does antiracism look like in the world language classroom; why is it vital to implement antiracist practices relevant to your classroom or school; and how can you enact antiracist pedagogies and practices that enrich and benefit your classroom or school?
Aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards, the book is filled with hands-on antiracist activities, strategies, and lesson plans. The book covers all necessary topics, including designing antiracist units of study, teaching across proficiency levels, advocacy and collaboration in the community, and how to facilitate self- reflection to become an active antiracist educator. The tools, prompts, and resources in this book are essential for any world language teacher, department chair, or school leader.
Author(s): Krishauna Hines-Gaither, Cécile Accilien
Publisher: Routledge/Eye on Education
Year: 2022
Language: English
Pages: 238
City: New York
Cover
Half Title
Series Information
Title Page
Copyright Page
Dedication
Table of Contents
Acknowledgments
Support Material
Foreword
Preface
Introduction
Our Collective Journey
What Is Antiracism?
For Whom Is The Antiracist World Language Classroom?
Antiracism for White and BIPOC Educators
Antiracism at All Proficiencies
Antiracism for All Learners
On Terminology
Caution On the Black-White Binary
In All Things Balance
Distinctions Between Social Justice and Antiracism
How Antiracism Connects to the Language Curriculum: ACTFL’s World-Readiness Standards
Six Dimensions of Antiracism in World Languages
Incorporating Antiracism Into an Existing Curriculum
What Are the Fears and Concerns Related to Antiracism?
Social Construction
Chapter Outlines
Chapter 1: Defining the Antiracist World Language Classroom
Chapter 2: Naming White Supremacy, Anti-BIPOC and Anti-Blackness
Chapter 3: Setting the Stage for the Antiracist Classroom
Chapter 4: Designing Antiracist Units of Study
Chapter 5: Planning Daily Lessons On Antiracism
Chapter 6: Addressing Conflicts in the Antiracist Classroom
Chapter 7: Teaching Antiracism Across Proficiency Levels
Chapter 8: Advocacy and Collaboration for the Antiracist World Language Classroom
References
1 Defining the Antiracist World Language Classroom
State Your Why!
Antiracism and Related Initiatives
Critical Race Theory and Foundational Tenets of Antiracism
Key Terminology
Setting Community Norms
Sample Guidelines for Social Justice Education Contexts
References
2 Naming White Supremacy, Anti-BIPOC and Anti-Blackness
Early Beginnings of World Language Education
White Supremacy
Manifestations of White Supremacy in World Languages
Colonialism Versus Imperialism
Settler Colonialism
Discussion Questions
Geographical Naming: Acknowledgement of Original Inhabitants
Celebrate Survival and Resistance
Language and Accent Bias: An Enduring Legacy of Colonization
Microaggressions
Stereotypes
Implicit and Explicit Bias
Discussion Questions
Translanguaging and Code Switching
Anti-Blackness and Anti-Darkness
Manifestations of Anti-BIPOC in Target Cultures
References
3 Setting the Stage for the Antiracist Classroom
Action Steps for the Antiracist Educator
Setting Up the Antiracist Classroom
The Classroom as Canvas
Virtual Teachers and Floaters
Starting a Conversation About Race
Stage 1: Build Community
Coffee Shop Activity
Culture Box Activity
Stage 2: Exploring the Nature of Social Identity
Identity Card Projects
Identity Card Discussion Questions
Stage 3: Exploring and Discussing Hot Topics
Infographic Activity
The Danger of a Single-Story Activity
References
4 Designing Antiracist Units of Study
Framing Documents
What Is Backward Design?
Three Stages of Backward Design
Stage 1: Identify Desired Results
Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence
Common Language Assessments
Antiracist Assessments
Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction
Building Trust Into Unit Design
Planning the Unit
Reflections By Students
Introducing the Unit
Combating Overplanning
References
5 Planning Daily Lessons On Antiracism
Opening and Closing With Positivity
Opening With Positivity
Closing With Positivity
Lesson Plan Theme
Antiracism Takeaway
Assessment
Formative Assessment
Summative Assessment
Examples of Antiracist Summative Assessments
10 Guidelines for Antiracist Pedagogy
References
6 Addressing Conflicts in the Antiracist Classroom
Courageous Conversations
Courageous Conversations as Opportunity
Low Risk to High Risk
Critical Moments Defined
Source of Hot Moments
Are Hot Moments Always Negative?
Hot Moments Resulting From Microaggressions
Target Language First Approach
Reflection Statements
Stronger Statements
Safety Over Target Language
Prepare for Conflict in Times of Peace
Consider Your Own Biases
Survey the Class in Advance
Discuss Community
Pre-reading
Engage in Cross-Racial Dialogues
Have Co-Constructed Ground Rules
Create Content That Centers Critical Moments
Considerations for Addressing Critical Moments
References
7 Teaching Antiracism Across Proficiency Levels
Reading Proficiency
Missing Alignment Between Language and Antiracism Proficiencies
What Is the Goal of the Language Classroom?
Affirm Both Classroom and Personal Goals
How Does Antiracism Affirm Language Proficiency Goals?
Towards Antiracist Proficiency
References
8 Advocacy and Collaboration for the Antiracist World Language Classroom
Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Structural Racism
10 ACTION STEPS TOWARD ANTIRACISM IN WORLD LANGUAGES
Aligning Social Justice With Antiracism
Shifting the Structure of Language Leadership
Teacher Education
Antiracist Collaborations for the Antiracist World Language Classroom
References
