GED 502 - Developing Sustainable Practices Toward Equity & Healing in School Systems

The purpose of this course is both to challenge you and to expand your awareness of how systems of oppression operate within you, schools, and the broader society in order to be more equipped to disrupt harm at all levels. Creating the conditions for students and educators to thrive requires both self and system reflection. Youth of color, disabled youth, queer and trans youth have been persistently and consistently harmed and made invisible by systems of oppression. We cannot change systems if we are not aware of how we uphold practices, patterns, and habits that perpetuate harm. In this course, participants will engage in contemplative practices, small group discussions, and will develop a plan of action to bring with them after the course is over. Daily mindfulness and/or contemplative practices and a slow pedagogical pace are core components of this course. We will also explore the origins of mindfulness and restorative practices.

Credits: 3

Notes:
Synchronous and asynchronous. Project-based online learning, as well as five-day experiential in-person session. (On-campus housing available).