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Cómo empoderar a los adolescentes para que hagan un cambio: la gentrificación y nuestras comunidades

Esta clase ayuda a los adolescentes a desarrollar sus habilidades de pensamiento crítico al explorar la gentrificación como un problema social en nuestro país y en todo el mundo a través del aprendizaje basado en proyectos.
Jenifer Valmon-Alleyne
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Qué está incluido

4 lecciones pregrabadas
4 semanas
de apoyo docente
1 año de acceso
al contenido
Proyectos
1-2 horas por semana. Final Project and presentation based on the topic of the class.
Certificado de finalización
Students will receive feedback and a grade on their final project.

Experiencia de clase

Nivel de inglés - B2+
Grado de EE. UU. 8 - 12
Nivel Intermediate
Is your teen interested in understanding the complexities of their community? Do they want to explore how economic shifts impact neighborhoods and the people who live there? This self-paced online 4-week course, "Navigating Change: Gentrification and Our Communities," dives deep into the topic of gentrification, empowering teens (ages 14-18) to become informed citizens who can advocate for positive change.

Here's what your teen will gain:

 Teens will learn the key aspects of gentrification, its causes and effects, and its impact on different communities through pre-recorded videos from the teacher, speaker videos, prompts, assignments, and a final project by each learner. 


Topics covered:

-What is Gentrification?
-The Human Impact of Gentrification
-Safeguarding Communities 

Homework is optional and can be submitted for feedback upon request. The final is required if you would like a completion certificate, but multiple format options are offered.

Metas de aprendizaje

Learning Goal #1: Develop critical thinking skills by assessing current issues in urban communities and evaluating different solutions to the problem.
Learning Goal #2: Become a global citizen by engaging with issues affecting your communities and the larger world.
objetivo de aprendizaje

Programa de estudios

Estándares
Alineado con National Curriculum Standards for Social Studies (NCSS)
4 Lecciones
más de 4 semanas
Lección 1:
What is Gentrification?
 Learning Objectives: Define gentrification, identify its key characteristics, and understand the forces driving it. 
Lección 2:
The Human Impact of Gentrification
 Learning Objectives: Explore the social and economic consequences of gentrification on existing residents, focusing on issues like displacement, rising housing costs, and cultural changes. 
Lección 3:
Safeguarding Communities
 Learning Objectives: Explore existing policies, initiatives, and community organizing efforts that aim to mitigate the negative impacts of gentrification and promote inclusive development. 
Lección 4:
Taking Action
 Learning Objectives: Develop your research and advocacy skills to engage with the issue of gentrification in your own community. 

Otros detalles

Orientación para padres
We will be using NearPod as the learning platform for this class.
Requisitos previos
Students do not need to be familiar with the topic of gentrification but it can be beneficial.
Lista de útiles escolares
None are required, but I recommend note-taking materials and a stable internet connection for Nearpod, videos and, links.
Recursos externos
Además del aula de Outschool, esta clase utiliza:
  • Nearpod
Fuentes
Students will use online resources such as Tedtalk, PBS News Hour, excerpts from news articles and Youtube.
Se unió el April, 2020
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Experiencia y certificaciones del docente
Maestría en Educación especial desde Long Island University
Licenciatura en Inglés desde John Jay College
I am a 7-12 Special Education Teacher and reading interventionist (7 years), with experience teaching Social studies and English. 

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