The Antiracist World Language Classroom

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How can you incorporate antiracist practices into specific subject areas? This essential book finally answers that question and offers a clear roadmap for introducing antiracism into the world language classroom. Drawing on foundational and cutting-edge knowledge of antiracism, authors Hines-Gaither and Accilien address the following questions: what does antiracism look like in the world language classroom; why is it vital to implement antiracist practices relevant to your classroom or school; and how can you enact antiracist pedagogies and practices that enrich and benefit your classroom or school? Aligned with the American Council on the Teaching of Foreign Languages standards, the book is filled with hands-on antiracist activities, strategies, and lesson plans. The book covers all necessary topics, including designing antiracist units of study, teaching across proficiency levels, advocacy and collaboration in the community, and how to facilitate self- reflection to become an active antiracist educator. The tools, prompts, and resources in this book are essential for any world language teacher, department chair, or school leader. Cover Half Title Series Information Title Page Copyright Page Dedication Table of Contents Acknowledgments Support Material Foreword Preface Introduction Our Collective Journey What Is Antiracism? For Whom Is The Antiracist World Language Classroom? Antiracism for White and BIPOC Educators Antiracism at All Proficiencies Antiracism for All Learners On Terminology Caution On the Black-White Binary In All Things Balance Distinctions Between Social Justice and Antiracism How Antiracism Connects to the Language Curriculum: ACTFL’s World-Readiness Standards Six Dimensions of Antiracism in World Languages Incorporating Antiracism Into an Existing Curriculum What Are the Fears and Concerns Related to Antiracism? Social Construction Chapter Outlines Chapter 1: Defining the Antiracist World Language Classroom Chapter 2: Naming White Supremacy, Anti-BIPOC and Anti-Blackness Chapter 3: Setting the Stage for the Antiracist Classroom Chapter 4: Designing Antiracist Units of Study Chapter 5: Planning Daily Lessons On Antiracism Chapter 6: Addressing Conflicts in the Antiracist Classroom Chapter 7: Teaching Antiracism Across Proficiency Levels Chapter 8: Advocacy and Collaboration for the Antiracist World Language Classroom References 1 Defining the Antiracist World Language Classroom State Your Why! Antiracism and Related Initiatives Critical Race Theory and Foundational Tenets of Antiracism Key Terminology Setting Community Norms Sample Guidelines for Social Justice Education Contexts References 2 Naming White Supremacy, Anti-BIPOC and Anti-Blackness Early Beginnings of World Language Education White Supremacy Manifestations of White Supremacy in World Languages Colonialism Versus Imperialism Settler Colonialism Discussion Questions Geographical Naming: Acknowledgement of Original Inhabitants Celebrate Survival and Resistance Language and Accent Bias: An Enduring Legacy of Colonization Microaggressions Stereotypes Implicit and Explicit Bias Discussion Questions Translanguaging and Code Switching Anti-Blackness and Anti-Darkness Manifestations of Anti-BIPOC in Target Cultures References 3 Setting the Stage for the Antiracist Classroom Action Steps for the Antiracist Educator Setting Up the Antiracist Classroom The Classroom as Canvas Virtual Teachers and Floaters Starting a Conversation About Race Stage 1: Build Community Coffee Shop Activity Culture Box Activity Stage 2: Exploring the Nature of Social Identity Identity Card Projects Identity Card Discussion Questions Stage 3: Exploring and Discussing Hot Topics Infographic Activity The Danger of a Single-Story Activity References 4 Designing Antiracist Units of Study Framing Documents What Is Backward Design? Three Stages of Backward Design Stage 1: Identify Desired Results Stage 2: Determine Acceptable Evidence Common Language Assessments Antiracist Assessments Stage 3: Plan Learning Experiences and Instruction Building Trust Into Unit Design Planning the Unit Reflections By Students Introducing the Unit Combating Overplanning References 5 Planning Daily Lessons On Antiracism Opening and Closing With Positivity Opening With Positivity Closing With Positivity Lesson Plan Theme Antiracism Takeaway Assessment Formative Assessment Summative Assessment Examples of Antiracist Summative Assessments 10 Guidelines for Antiracist Pedagogy References 6 Addressing Conflicts in the Antiracist Classroom Courageous Conversations Courageous Conversations as Opportunity Low Risk to High Risk Critical Moments Defined Source of Hot Moments Are Hot Moments Always Negative? Hot Moments Resulting From Microaggressions Target Language First Approach Reflection Statements Stronger Statements Safety Over Target Language Prepare for Conflict in Times of Peace Consider Your Own Biases Survey the Class in Advance Discuss Community Pre-reading Engage in Cross-Racial Dialogues Have Co-Constructed Ground Rules Create Content That Centers Critical Moments Considerations for Addressing Critical Moments References 7 Teaching Antiracism Across Proficiency Levels Reading Proficiency Missing Alignment Between Language and Antiracism Proficiencies What Is the Goal of the Language Classroom? Affirm Both Classroom and Personal Goals How Does Antiracism Affirm Language Proficiency Goals? Towards Antiracist Proficiency References 8 Advocacy and Collaboration for the Antiracist World Language Classroom Two Pandemics: COVID-19 and Structural Racism 10 ACTION STEPS TOWARD ANTIRACISM IN WORLD LANGUAGES Aligning Social Justice With Antiracism Shifting the Structure of Language Leadership Teacher Education Antiracist Collaborations for the Antiracist World Language Classroom References