Morning Pages 4.14.16

I think the Privledge Walk is a very eye opening exercise and experience, but as for using it in the classroom I think it would depend on the different demographics of students in my room.  For example, I think the age factor would come into play for me as a teacher, because although it is a great eye-opening concept, it can only be fully understood with certain kinds of thinking. It is a heavy concept, and I would hate to spring it on a class full of students who weren't mentally ready. It may create less conflict between students, or it may create more - I think it is a powerful tool that needs to be used carefully and thoughtfully. If a class is too young, I feel like this exercise may make the more privileged students who end up in the front feel guilty, or bad - which is not the intent. The intent is simply perspective, but as an educator, we need to make sure that our students fully understand that before tackling this exercise.