This is a teaching tool that doesn’t necessarily fit the mold of my toolbox but it might be the most useful tool in the box. In class we had some very strong, very emotional responses to the issues of murdered and missing Indigenous women. This was a great opportunity for us to explore the issues … More Consulting with Elders
Blind Driving: Description: The students are divided into pairs. Each pair has a driver and a walker. As the exercise starts one student closes their eyes and becomes the walker the other student stands behind them and becomes the driver. The directions are simple once the instructor says go the students are to begin walking … More Blind Driving
Tableaus & Embodied Response: Description: Students are given a subject, objective or question that they will physicalize in a static tableau. Students are divided into groups where they discuss their subject, objective or question. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or prompted discussions. Once the student groups have had sufficient time to come up … More Tableaus & Embodied Response
Think, Pair, Share: Description: Students are given a subject, reading, or question. Each student is given time to analyze, interpret and dissect the given topic. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or guided meditation. Once the student has had sufficient time to come up with their ideas on the subject they are then … More Think, Pair, Share
Cocktail Hour: Description: Students are given a subject, objective or question. Students are divided into groups where they discuss their subject, objective or question. This can be done through either writing, brainstorming, or prompted discussions. Once the student groups have had sufficient time to come up with their ideas on the subject they are sent … More Cocktail Hour
Will Whitten 