English
No Old White Dudes Here: A Diverse High School FLEX Literature Survey (Pt. II)
In this course, students will NOT read the typical canon of stories told from a white, male, cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied perspective. Instead, students will read the voices that are lacking in the typical school canon. #academic
14-18
year olds
3-12
learners per class
$160
Charged upfront
$10 per week
Flexible schedule
Over 16 weeks
No live meetings
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Description
Class Experience
It is not a requirement to take No Old White Dudes Here: A Diverse High School Lit Survey (Pt. I) before taking this course, but it is beneficial. In this semester long course, students will NOT read the typical canon of stories told from a white, male, cisgender, heterosexual, able-bodied perspective. Instead, students will foster empathy and compassion as they read the voices that are lacking in the typical school canon. The four novels we will be reading are The God of Small Things...
Besides over fifteen years of teaching experience, I have specialized training and professional development in inclusivity and sensitivity in teaching. My background is in Montessori education, and peace education is a major tenet of the Montessori philosophy. My Montessori 6-9 certification, Montessori 12-18 certification, and Montessori Education Master's all included extensive work in peace education, conflict resolution, and inclusivity training. In addition to my training, I will utilize This Book is Anti Racist as a class resource. I am always available to help you with conversations that may arise at home as well.
Learners will need copies of The God of Small Things by Arundhati Roy, The Absolutely True Diary of a Part-Time Indian by Sherman Alexie, Persepolis: The Story of a Childhood by Marjane Satrapi, and With The Fire On High by Elizabeth Acevedo.
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
No live meetings, and an estimated 2 - 4 hours per week outside of class.
Please look at reviews and other information about each book, and be sure that you are comfortable with your learner reading these titles. There is mature language and situations in some of these titles, but they are important reads, and I believe your learner will grow and expand by reading them. Specifically, there is strong language, sexual situations, abuse, and mental illness. You can support your student with these topics by talking to them as they read, and helping them process anything that is troubling them. You can also always reach out to me. Please read the Teacher Expertise section to see how I am qualified and prepared to deal with working through these books with your student and their peers. In addition to my training, I will utilize This Book is Anti Racist as a class resource.
Teacher
Elissa Pugh, MA & MEdHighly Qualified and Experienced Educator
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Lives in the
United States2 total reviews
9 completed classes
About Me
Hello! I'm very excited to teach English, Language Arts, and Social Studies through Outschool. I've been teaching in one form or another for almost twenty years. I have taught all ages from early childhood to adult in public, private, and...
