When fifth graders at a struggling urban school in downtown Chicago set their sights on a seemingly impossible goal-a new school building-their ambition sparked a journey that would reach far beyond their classroom walls. Join us on Reframe, the podcast from the College of Education, Health, and Society at Miami University, as we delve into the remarkable story of how these students, led by then-teacher and now Miami University professor of teacher education Brian Schultz, turned a class project into a national phenomenon. In this episode, Schultz recounts the evolution of this extraordinary civic engagement project, the national attention it garnered, and its lasting impact on his students, many of whom carry the lessons of empowerment and activism into their adult lives. Discover how the project inspired Schultz's book, "Spectacular Things Happen Along the Way," now in its second edition, and challenged conventional narratives about the role of teachers and the potential of students to enact change.
This conversation explores the integration of reading, writing, math, and science into a real-world problem-solving curriculum, and the importance of honoring the full humanity of children by allowing them to identify and address issues that matter to them. Tune in for an inspiring look at what's possible when students are given the opportunity to lead the way
Keywords
Brian Schultz, Teacher Education, Civic Engagement, Social Justice, Student Empowerment, Activism, Urban Schools, Community Projects, Spectacular Things Happen Along the Way, Miami University, Curriculum Development, Public Policy Education, Project Citizen, School Funding, Educational Equity, Classroom Innovation, Student-Led Initiatives, Educational Reform, Progressive Teaching, Community Involvement
Episode References
Spectacular Things Happen Along the Way
www.vitalsource.com/products/...
Miami University
www.miamioh.edu/
Project Citizen
www.civiced.org/programs/proj...
Center for Civic Education
www.civiced.org/
Dangerous Minds (Movie)
www.imdb.com/title/tt0112792/
Episode recorded in 2018.
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13 июн 2024
