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A Long Walk to Water - Empathy and Social Justice Through Story
Johanna England Chavez, MSW
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(377)
Fact and fiction are woven together to explore the lives of two children in South Sudan, separated by time and circumstance.
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Salva loses his home and family during the Second Sudanese Civil War. 23 years later, Nya walks eight hours a day to collect water for her family. What connection do the two children share? Throughout their lives, children will face harrowing circumstances of their own and of others. Literature is an incredibly effective tool for teaching empathy and perseverance in the face of overwhelming odds. Story can be a training ground for children to explore some of the most difficult parts of...
The plight of refugee people is very close to my heart. After completing an undergraduate degree in anthropology, I had the privilege of interning with a refugee resettlement agency in Houston, TX. This experience moved me to obtain my graduate degree in social work. It also changed my perspective completely and created a sense of gratitude in me that I long to share with students. As an undergraduate, I also completed a minor in English literature and creative writing. Reading is one of the great loves of my life and I find such pleasure in sharing it with children. Literature can provide a vast educational experience beyond the joy of the reading itself. A great novel exposes readers to history, culture and strong social messages. It is my mission as a language arts teacher to teach children to look beyond the obvious in books and mine all of the richness they have to offer.
1 file available upon enrollmentThe instructor will provide curriculum for the course. Students will need a copy of A Long Walk to Water, by Linda Sue Park, access to a printer and a binder to store their work in.
Both of the novel’s protagonists must overcome obstacles to survive that may shock sensitive children. However, the payoff for sticking with the story is empowerment to become a change maker.
Average rating:4.8Number of reviews:(377)
Welcome! I am a clinically trained master social worker, with 20 years of experience in health and mental healthcare. As a school based social worker, I taught classes and provided counseling for middle and high school students. I have also...
Group Class
$90
for 6 classes1x per week, 6 weeks
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 10-15
3-12 learners per class
