Infusing Social Justice Education into Co-curricular Programs The University of Texas at Austin Infusing Social Justice Education into Co-curricular Programs Presented By: Yvonne Fuentes, M.ED Director, Community Engagement Programs The University of Texas at Austin

The University of Texas at Austin Session Content Overview of Social Justice Education Social Justice Education Curriculum Sample Activities Designing Your Own Program Q&A

Why Is Social Justice Education Necessary? The University of Texas at Austin Why Is Social Justice Education Necessary?

Personal Reflection – Meta Cognition The University of Texas at Austin Personal Reflection – Meta Cognition

Social Justice Curriculum Model for Designing Co-Curricular Projects The University of Texas at Austin Social Justice Curriculum Model for Designing Co-Curricular Projects Foundational Work Stage 1: Personal Communities Stage 2: Connection Between Self and Others Stage 3: Systemic Impact Stage 4: Scope of Influence

The University of Texas at Austin Foundational Work   Ground/Community Rules - Creating Safety - Trust - Safe Place

Social Justice Education Curriculum Grid The University of Texas at Austin Social Justice Education Curriculum Grid STAGE 1 Personal Community STAGE 2 Self and Others STAGE 3 Understanding Systems STAGE 4 Scope of Influence

Stage 1: Personal Communities The University of Texas at Austin   Stage 1: Personal Communities Personal Social Identities - Circles of My Multicultural Self - Identity Wheel Leadership Roles - Servant Leadership - True Colors

Stage 2: Connection Between Self and Others The University of Texas at Austin   Stage 2: Connection Between Self and Others Group Dynamics Learning Styles Cycle of Socialization

Stage 3: Systemic Impact The University of Texas at Austin   Stage 3: Systemic Impact Systemic Oppression Systems in Place Got Privilege?

Stage 4: Scope of Influence The University of Texas at Austin   Stage 4: Scope of Influence Next Steps Decision Making Limitations - Balance/Imbalance

Yvonne Fuentes The University of Texas at Austin   Yvonne Fuentes The University of Texas at Austin Volunteer and Service Learning Center yfuentes@austin.utexas.edu 512.232.4856 www.vslc.org