Well, Kate Lyman explains how she did this and how she was successful in doing so. She created numerous lessons and facilitated discussions with her second and third grade students about gender stereotypes. The students analyzed and "rewrote" ads to unveil the truth behind them. At that age level, I think it's impactful when students can open up and discuss such complex topics. Kate Lyman, as many teacher do, constantly questioned her teaching. She thought about ways she could further develop the topic and how she could structure her lessons so that the students met the desired outcome.
Thinking Ahead...
Next year I will be teaching fourth grade. I am lucky enough to loop with most of my children from this year. Which means I will go into the Fall with a familiar sense of community within my classroom. I would love to test the waters with this media analysis. I would plan on a lesson similar to the one we did in class last week. Just as the article, I would facilitate numerous discussions based on media, gender stereotypes and build from there. I should start collecting magazines now ....
Priscilla,
ReplyDeleteI love that you are looping. What a perfect year to do so. No matter how we start school this fall, you already have those relationships with your students. I was fortunate enough to do that a few years ago, one of the best experiences I've had as a teacher so far. I'm also impressed with the idea of teaching young students about advertisement and gender stereotypes. I thought of this more as a middle school, high school level project. Will be rethinking this idea for my fourth graders as well, thanx!
What a perfect connection with Brittany's lesson last week. Can't wait to hear what you do with this in the fall. :)
ReplyDeleteI love how easily this lesson can be adapted to students of any age. I definitely think this is one of those topics that engages kids right off the bat. How lucky you get to loop with your students! You could totally teach a lesson similar to Brittany's online through distance learning this fall. Thanks for sharing your ideas.
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