Not Light but Fire How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom 1st Edition by Matthew R Kay ISBN 1625310986 9781625310989

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ISBN 10: 1625310986 
ISBN 13: 9781625310989
Author: Matthew R Kay

Do you feel prepared to initiate and facilitate meaningful, productive dialogues about race in your classroom? Are you looking for practical strategies to engage with your students?

Inspired by Frederick Douglass’s abolitionist call to action, “it is not light that is needed, but fire,” Matthew Kay has spent his career learning how to lead students through the most difficult race conversations. Kay not only makes the case that high school classrooms are one of the best places to have those conversations, but he also offers a method for geting them right, providing candid guidance on:

How to recognize the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.

How to build conversational “safe spaces,” not merely declare them.

How to infuse race conversations with urgency and purpose.

how to thrive in the face of unexpected challenges.

How administrators might equip teachers to thoughtfully engage in these conversations.

With the right blend of reflection and humility, Kay asserts, teachers can make school one of the best venues for young people to discuss race.

Not Light but Fire How to Lead Meaningful Race Conversations in the Classroom 1st Table of contents:

• Part 1: The Ecosystem

  • Chapter 1: Demystifying the “Safe Space”

    • Building conversational “safe spaces,” not merely declaring them.

    • Creating a culture of listening (listen patiently, listen actively, police your voice).

    • “House Talk” activities (Burn Five Minutes, Good News, High-Grade Compliments).

  • Chapter 2: Developing Your “Talking Game”

    • The teacher’s role in facilitating dialogue.

    • Expressing yourself clearly, resolving conflict, and shifting gears.

    • Cultivating curiosity and vulnerability.

  • Chapter 3: Structuring Your Dialogic Curriculum

    • Designing units that promote meaningful race conversations.

    • Choosing texts and materials.

    • Crafting essential questions that lead to deep discussion.

    • Teaching deliberation and acknowledging differing views.

  • Chapter 4: Establishing Your Purpose

    • Recognizing the difference between meaningful and inconsequential race conversations.

    • Defining your personal and pedagogical goals for these discussions.

    • Infusing conversations with urgency and purpose.

• Part 2: A Study of Conversations

  • Chapter 5: The N-Word: Facing It Head-On

    • Strategies for discussing sensitive and taboo words.

    • Exploring the historical and cultural context.

    • Setting ground rules for respectful engagement.

  • Chapter 6: “Say It Right”: Unpacking the Cultural Significance of Names

    • The importance of names and identity.

    • Facilitating conversations about pronunciation and cultural respect.

    • Addressing microaggressions related to names.

  • Chapter 7: Playing the Other: Thoughtfully Tackling Cultural Appropriation

    • Defining cultural appropriation in a classroom context.

    • Examining examples and fostering critical thinking.

    • Encouraging empathy and understanding.

  • Chapter 8: Pop-Up Conversations: Lessons from the 2016 Presidential Election

    • Responding to spontaneous, often charged, classroom discussions.

    • Navigating political and social events related to race.

    • Maintaining a productive learning environment amidst strong emotions.

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