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Teaching the levees: A Resource to support democratic dialogue and civic engagement

Teaching the levees: A Resource to support democratic dialogue and civic engagement. Christopher L. Busey Curriculum Presentation SSE 7797- Fall 2011- UCF. What is a levee?. A levee is an embankment used to prevent the overflow of a river.

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Teaching the levees: A Resource to support democratic dialogue and civic engagement

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  1. Teaching the levees:A Resource to support democratic dialogue and civic engagement Christopher L. Busey Curriculum Presentation SSE 7797- Fall 2011- UCF

  2. What is a levee? • A levee is an embankment used to prevent the overflow of a river. • Much like terms such as “terrorism”, the term levee has found its place in common American vocabulary with the occurrence of an unexpected, polarizing event.

  3. Hurricane Katrina • Hurricane Katrina was one of the most devastating natural disasters in the history of the United States. • It’s effects, primarily the breaching of the levees in New Orleans, has caused Katrina to become one of the most polarizing occurrences in US history as well.

  4. When the Levees Broke • Hoping to capture the socio-cultural and socio-economic controversy surrounding the breaching of the levees in New Orleans, critically acclaimed producer/director created a documentary entitled When the Levees Broke.

  5. Teaching the Levees • Using Spike Lee’s documentary, educators from Teachers College Columbia created a curriculum entitled Teaching the Levees. • The purposes of this curriculum are as follows: • To foster democratic dialogue in today’s social studies classrooms • To enlighten discussions on citizenship and civic engagement • Promote media literacy • To provide an analysis of the facts surrounding Hurricane Katrina and provide students with a basis for discussion on class and racism in American society.

  6. Authors • Various authors have contributed to the Teaching the Levees curriculum. While Dr. Margaret Crocco is the editor, numerous other notable names in social studies education have also contributed to the writing of this curriculum: • Dr. Gloria Ladson-Billings • Dr. Diana Hess • Dr. Bill Gaudelli • Dr. Thomas Chandler • Dr. AnandMarri

  7. Inside Teaching the Levees • Timelines • Viewing Guides • Essays • Lessons designed for adult audiences • Lessons for college students • High school economics, civics, and government lessons.

  8. Reviews • Edlab @ Teachers College Columbia has reviewed the curriculum and found it useful in: • Engaging students in dialogue about the political and social issues surrounding Hurricane Katrina. • Creating a positive climate for constructive dialogue. • Encouraging students to take positions on the issues.

  9. TODAY’S LESSON

  10. Guiding Questions • As we view videos, and engage in constructive dialogue as a result of today’s lesson, please reflect on the following questions: • Do government programs place too much reliance on individual preparedness? • Or, do citizens expect too much of their government in times of crisis?

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