Keisha McIntosh Allen - Humanizing Education

The video discusses the impact of 2020's multiple pandemics on societal awareness, particularly regarding racism and inequality. It highlights the need for educational reform, focusing on cultural awareness and humanization to counteract white supremacy in schools. The concept of humanizing school ecosystems is introduced, emphasizing the importance of culturally responsive teaching and supportive policies.

What were the four pandemics mentioned that affected 2020?

• Racism, COVID-19, economic downturn, technological advancement

• Racism, COVID-19, political unrest, global warming

• Racism, COVID-19, economic downturn, global warming

• Racism, COVID-19, political unrest, technological advancement

What does the speaker suggest is the default culture in schools when cultural identities are not recognized?

• Global culture

• Cultural diversity

• White supremacy

• Multiculturalism

Which value is NOT associated with white supremacy culture in schools?

• Sense of urgency

• Transactional relationships

• Transformative goals

• Cultural diversity

What is the term used to describe the educational approach that focuses on empowering students with self-knowledge?

• Humanizing pedagogy

• Traditional pedagogy

• Standardized teaching

• Cultural assimilation

What is the primary goal of humanizing school ecosystems?

• To increase standardized test scores

• To reduce the number of school days

• To implement more technology in classrooms

• To support culturally responsive teaching and empower students

What historical examples are given to illustrate deculturalization in education?

• Indian boarding schools and denial of education to African Americans

• Public schooling and private education

• Charter schools and homeschooling

• Online education and distance learning

What question should educators consider to ensure their practices are life-affirming?

• How can we increase homework assignments?

• How can we implement more technology?

• How are my practices helping students value their cultural heritage?

• How can we reduce classroom sizes?