Course Title | Microaggressions: Identifying, Understanding, and Responding |
Course Number | ISCA 406 |
Course Overview | Microaggressions come up frequently, both inside and outside the classroom. They often target students, teachers, and staff based on perceived or actual gender, race, sexual orientation, religion, or other identity markers. Microaggressions are often subtle and difficult to identity and even more difficult to respond to in a way that builds knowledge and empathy. This course will provide an overview of what microaggressions are, the impact they have on students and staff, and effective ways to respond to them in ways that facilitate learning, reflection, and growth. Time will be taken for participants to practice responding to microaggressions and gaining confidence in their ability to be responsive and inclusive educators. |
Social Emotional Domain Standard A: Students will demonstrate the dispositions, knowledge, and skills to develop and maintain positive relationships with self and others Global Perspective & Identity Development Domain Standard A: Students will demonstrate the dispositions, knowledge, and skills needed in order to be culturally competent global citizens Standard C: Students will advocate for a world where all identities are affirmed and validated |
A.1. Supporting Student Development A.10. Underserved and At-Risk Populations A.11. Bullying, Harassment and Child Abuse B-PF 6. Demonstrate understanding of the impact of cultural, social and environmental influences on student success and opportunities B-SS 5. Consult to support student achievement and success |
Intended Audience | School Counselors, Teachers, Administrators |
Essential Questions | What are microaggressions? |
Knowledge | Skills |
Participants will have knowledge about: | Participants will be able to: |
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About the Facilitator |
Andrew McGeehan is an engaging, dynamic, and energetic trainer and consultant who is currently living and working in Singapore. Andrew owns and runs Trident Training & Consulting, an organization that focused on sexual misconduct & consent culture, diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice, and restorative practices in education. Prior to opening his business, Andrew worked in higher education for 12 years, at various institutions in the USA and in Singapore. Andrew believes that each person can play an important role in making school environments safer, more welcoming, and more affirming for students and strives to provide educators the knowledge and skills to actualise that in their communities. |
Dates and times of offerings | December 10, 2024 - 2:00 PM - 5:00 PM UTC |
Contact hours | 3-hour course |
Time commitment between sessions | N/A |
Required Resource(s) |
Working Zoom & Internet Connection
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References | N/A |