Empowering Young Children

Deep, Transformative Learning for Social Justice

Presenter: Wendy Ostroff

Presenter Status: Faculty

Academic Year: 22-23

Semester: Spring

Department: Hutchins School of Liberal Studies

Funding Source/Sponsor: RSCAP

President's Strategic Plan Goal: Diversity and Social Justice

Screenshot URL: https://drive.google.com/uc?id=1LHBFhE9SoZTiwQtS23MrBes0hRnWqWkq

Abstract:
When kids feel empowered, cognitive habits like curiosity, attention, self-regulation, and executive functions follow naturally and with ease. Similarly, when children develop their own perspectives and voices, they become better able to act and speak out against inequity and injustice. There is an abundance of compelling empirical evidence from the learning sciences on the benefits of teaching to empower children. This session will provide creative ways to implement deep, authentic and transformative learning on the ground.