Full Description
Collaborative Activities for Exploring Global Social Justice shares intercultural and social justice-focused activities developed through the Global Social Justice in Education (GSJE) project—a virtual international community of practice launched during the COVID-19 pandemic. The book is grounded in theoretical frameworks such as intercultural competence, cultural humility, and social justice education, and highlights the implementation and impact of these activities across global educational contexts. Designed for educators, researchers, and policymakers, this book offers adaptable, practice-based resources for fostering inclusive and equitable learning environments while promoting dialogue across cultural boundaries.
Built on the experiences of a global virtual community of practice (GSJE), this book provides 23 adaptable activities that guide participants in examining identity, confronting systemic inequities, and imagining their roles as changemakers in educational and social contexts.
Contents
Section 1. Digital Media
Chapter 1. Exploring Social Justice through Memes; Bima Sapkota
Chapter 2. Sharing School Pictures: Access to Education; Lili Zhou
Chapter 3. Exploring Social Justice in the News; Daphne Rae Krutulis
Chapter 4. Social Justice in Digital Learning Platforms; Vikrant Chap
Section 2. Identity and Self-Reflection
Chapter 5. Who Am I?; Bima Sapkota
Chapter 6. What's in a Name?; Jill Newton and JoAnn Phillion
Chapter 7. Diversity Investigation; Emmanuel Deogratias and Doris Fulwider
Chapter 8. Exploring Privilege in International Contexts; Jill Newton and JoAnn Phillion
Chapter 9. About Me Tree; Amanda Huffman Hayes
Section 3. Activism and Social Change
Chapter 10. Spheres of Influence; Amanda Huffman Hayes and Marquetta Strait
Chapter 11. Social Justice Activists in Local and Global Contexts; Foluke Ajiboye
Chapter 12. Social Justice Movements in Local and Global Contexts; Xuwei Luo
Chapter 13. Injustice in the "Justice" System; Fidelis Mumba and Araba Ayiaba Ziekpor Osei-Tutu
Chapter 14. Social Justice in Development Projects; Muna Sapkota
Chapter 15. Social Justice Issues in International Organizations; Vikrant Chap
Chapter 16. Social Justice in Education Success Stories; Muna Sapkota
Section 4. Social Justice in K-12 Education
Chapter 17. Social Justice in K-12 Curriculum; Araba Ayiaba Ziekpor Osei-Tutu
Chapter 18. Social Justice Issues in Standardized Tests; Yangyang Zhu
Chapter 19. Status and Treatment of Educators Around the World; Xuwei Luo
Section 5. Cultural Understanding
Chapter 20. Commemoration; Gerald Mwansa
Chapter 21. Two Cultural Metaphors: Fence In and Fence Out; Lili Zhou
Chapter 22. Exploring the Role of the Arts in Social Justice in Global Contexts; Jill Newton and JoAnn Phillion
Chapter 23. Cultural Iceberg: Surface and Deep Culture; Rose Mbewe
Conclusion; Bima Sapkota
