Constructing Critically Conscious Learning Environments

In this course participants will be introduced to the concept and theory of Critical Consciousness and how It can be applied to classroom instruction to directly affect student outcome and success. Participants will be encouraged to think about their own perspectives and working within a diverse environment. The focus of this course will be on how to infuse the mindset of critical consciousness within our students with also infusing cultural responsiveness in our daily instructional practices. Further, participants will be provided time to reflect upon their own understanding of what it is to be critically consciousness which will help in modeling for students. The key components of both theories will be introduced, discussed and implemented within a variety of instructional techniques and daily classroom interactions. Being able to engage diverse student population has a strong and direct effect on student development and varied tolerance. As educators we need to design and implement activities that lessons that encourage students to share multiple perspectives but also feel confident in speaking out against social injustices and using a language of critique in regards to presented information, media presentations and opinions of others.