Block D, Portable 3, Semester 1

This course explores how power, privilege and oppression manifest in systems, culture, and personal behavior.  We will actively taken on projects and engage in topics in ways that transgress, and change those systems and norms into ones that align more with our values.

Within this class I will ask you to explore your own identity, values, and beliefs.  Social justice work is personal in nature and requires an investment from both your brain and heart.  There will be times where you will be challenged or uncomfortable; this is the nature of the work.  Throughout the class we will work to cultivate a culture where people are able to take risks and develop courage.  We will also work to create a space where people’s diverse perspectives and truths are honoured and where people can have meaningful dialogue about their differences.  In order for this to happen, we as individuals need to seek to understand, not just speak to be understood.

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If you are ever away from class, you can catch up/see what you missed by looking at the SJ12 TEAMs and OneNote

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Fellow Teachers, you can find Mr. Cho's entire SJ12 broken down by unit on the "Lesson Sharing Zone" tab above.