{"product_id":"being-the-change-sara-k-ahmed-9780325099705","title":"Being the Change: Lessons and Strategies to Teach Social Comprehension","description":"\u003cp\u003eTopics such as \u003cstrong\u003erace\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003egender\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003epolitics\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003ereligion\u003c\/strong\u003e, and\u003cstrong\u003e sexuality\u003c\/strong\u003e are part of our students' lives, yet when these subjects are brought up at school teachers often struggle with how to respond. How do we create learning conditions where kids can ask the questions they want to ask, muddle through how to say the things they are thinking, and have tough conversations? How can we be proactive and take steps to engaging in the types of conversations where risk is high but the payoff could be even greater?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeing the Change\u003c\/em\u003e is based on the idea that people can develop skills and habits to serve them in the comprehension of social issues. Sara K. Ahmed identifies and unpacks the skills of \u003cstrong\u003esocial comprehension\u003c\/strong\u003e, providing teachers with tools and activities that help students make sense of themselves and the world as they navigate relevant topics in today's society.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eEach chapter includes clear, transferrable lessons and practical strategies that help students learn about a targeted social comprehension concept. From exploring identity and diversity to understanding and addressing biases and microaggressions, Sara demonstrates how to address real issues honestly in the classroom while honoring and empowering students.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eDealing with social issues is uncomfortable and often messy, but you can build habitats of trust where kids and adults can make their thinking visible and cultivate empathy; where expression, identity, and social literacy matter. There is no magic formula for making the world a better place. It happens in the moments we embrace discomfort and have candid conversations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e ****\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\"I am convinced that every class of kids I work with is filled with change agents who will make this world the one we teach toward. I believe that my students will carry the work of doing right by this world into their own lives.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eI'll bet you believe this about your kids, too.\"\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e--Sara K. Ahmed\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Sara K. Ahmed\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-10:\u003c\/b\u003e 0325099707\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9780325099705\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Heinemann Educational Books\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 03\/22\/2018\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 176\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.85lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 8.90h x 8.00w x 0.60d","brand":"Sara K. Ahmed","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":44055494689023,"sku":"9780325099705","price":37.13,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0662\/2982\/9887\/files\/img_dce84ab9-d5ad-4f99-bb19-fb9b226925f1.jpg?v=1685036099","url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/being-the-change-sara-k-ahmed-9780325099705","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}