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| The above is my art, inspired by the youth - click to enlarge |
From Friday night, on the bus (post global #climateaction strike in downtown Victoria):
Thanks to a work colleague, I clued into bus re-routing downtown. I got my bus 1 stop earlier, got a seat, and was able to relax as the bus navigated the modified route. The bus indeed got very full, so I was feeling rather gratelful.
Have been reflecting on the news stories of some schools not 'allowing' kids to protest. What a stupid move, and a missed opportunity.
Even I could design engaging lesson plans...
Beginning with context, as in the history of protests and activism...
Before the protest... weighing the decision to go or not to go, what do you want to say on your sign, how to stay safe at a protest even...
Debriefing afterwards... are you glad you did/didn't go, what did you learn, who did you meet, what are you now inspired to do?
Facilitating an open dialog throughput provides an opportunity to just process all the feelings about the environment (fear, sadness, frustration, hope, inspiration, etc).
Youth are very troubled and, in addition to the need to be heard, they need forums to share. Adults ~ in this case teachers ~ have a responsibility to facilitate.
How rich of a learning opportunity this is.
Hopefully the school's taking this stance were few and far between.
It's been cool seeing kids on the bus, post-protest, with their signs. The power of social disobedience...
Regretfully, I haven't done much protesting myself. Worth reflecting on that.
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