Culture, Poverty, and Social Justice Organizations

A Semester in Review

OverviewDoug’s Reflection

Jess’ Reflection

Adam’s Reflection

Doug’s ReflectionDefining Poverty - The extent to which an

individual does without resourcesFinancialEmotionalMentalSpiritualPhysicalSupport systemsRelationships/Role Models

Payne, R.K. (2005). A Framework for Understanding Poverty. Aha! Process, Inc: Highlands, Texas.

Doug’s ReflectionPayne’s Framework for Poverty

Poverty, Middle Class, & Wealthy

“An individual brings with him/her the hidden rules of the class in which he/she was raised”Where do we stand as class members or

individuals? If there are rules, how do we get out of our

particular class or do we?

Doug’s ReflectionSlippery Rock University’s Respect for

IndividualsPresident’s Task Force on

Cultural Awareness

Doug’s Reflection“Slippery Rock University provides an environment that

respects, encourages, and promotes the talents and contributions of all. Slippery Rock University values a community with a shared sense of purpose, where people demonstrate mutual respect and appreciation. Slippery Rock University values diversity that honors and includes all persons regardless of age, creed, disability, ethnic heritage, gender, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status in academic and extracurricular endeavor, in the working environment, and in the daily life of the university community.”

Jessica’s Reflection

ACCESS: How one group of students made a difference

http://accesscharity.ca/

Jessica’s Reflection“Education is a human right with immense power to transform. On its foundation rest the cornerstones of freedom, democracy and sustainable human development.” – Kofi Annan

Host a  fundraiser in your community

Raise awareness with Campaign materials

Have ACCESS give a presentation in your classroom

Use Educator resources to stimulate discussion

Jessica’s ReflectionCurrent Initiatives for ACCESS

School Uniforms

High School Student Sponsorship.

University Student Sponsorship

School Supplies

Girls for a better future

Jessica’s ReflectionACCESS Educator Materials

Lesson Plans Online Games Quotes and Prayers Recommended Reading

“Teaching is a vocation – a calling. We are called to not only educate, but to empower and engage today’s

youth. As teachers, we have a great responsibility to teach the curriculum and prepare our students to be well informed and well equipped with the tools and

knowledge for a bright future. However, more than ever before, we have a moral responsibility to our students.”

Adam’s ReflectionHow can we combat poverty?

Find agencies that provide services to:foundations not-for-profit organizationsuniversities international aid agenciesgovernments

PIPRA “improves the ability of organizations around the world as they work in research, development, and delivery of technologies for the poor.” Intellectual Property Rights, Technology Scouting,

Licensing and Agreements, & Commercialization Strategy

How does this change the way I do my job?

The link between poverty and going to college seems obvious, but there is more to it

Schools need to work for everyone, though they are generally operated by middle class norms

Students bring hidden rules of the family, in which they were raised

Issues with language can cause students to perform poorly on state tests

students from generational poverty not to fully develop the cognitive structures needed

Two things that help one move out of poverty are education and relationships

All of these things need to be considered when coming up with an approach

Educational opportunities and personal/cultural growth and enrichment

Duquesne’s Spiritan Identity and Mission ‘meeting the needs of the people’Working with the people for betterment

Our position as educators

Using technology to help fight poverty and educational issues