Library Science: Social Justice in Schools (OL1)

About EDLI 6990 OL1

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Notes

Online asynchronous with 3 online synchronous dates: 9/19/26, 10/10/26, and 11/14/26, all from 9am-12pm Open to degree and PACE students

Section URL

https://aisweb1.uvm.edu/pls/owa_prod/bwckctlg.p_display_courses?term_in=202609&one_subj=EDLI&sel_crs

Section Description

This course has four parts based on Social Justice Standards: the Learning for Justice Anti-bias Framework: Identity, Diversity, Justice, and Action. Through frameworks and concepts like intersectionality, the Cycle of Socialization, anti-bias and antiracist pedagogies, decolonial thought, feminist and SOGI (diverse sexuality and gender) theories, and poststructuralism, the Identity phase will help students better understand who they are, what they value, and how those identities and ideals impact their place in society before they open up their minds to new learning. Students will then read and immerse themselves in books and other media during the Diversity portion to gain an understanding of identities and intersections that are different from their own. During the Justice segment, students will research injustices and solutions, specifically related to liberatory and abolitionist practices, and then they will take public, community (school or more broadly) Action on an injustice they feel strongly about using the Asset-Based Community Development model to shift power and school policy while centering joy and possibility.

Section Expectation

This class will be differentiated for educators in different disciplines, grade levels, and contexts. Students are expected to be prepared to participate in all class discussions and activities during live video conference meetings; regularly post responses to online discussion topics and weekly assignments; and regularly read and respond to others’ postings and do everything they can to optimize their learning and to fully participate in the course.

Evaluation

Students will be expected to submit participation tasks/formative assessments as assigned and produce final projects. Students will reflect on assigned readings, research, field experiences, and personal observations. Weekly topics and/or prompts will be assigned and collected digitally and will complete summative assessment tasks for for three modules including a final reflection.

Important Dates

Courses may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Show your interest by enrolling.

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