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Teachers wear many hats. They are expected to be subject matter experts, leaders, administrators, managers, lifelong learners \u2013 and not just in the classroom, but in their wider communities.<\/p>\n

It is crucial to cultivate teachers who are socially aware and critical, especially in today\u2019s unequal society. This helps them to successfully prepare their learners to confront, for instance, excessive consumption, waste, and a society that prioritises material items over the preservation of natural resources.<\/p>\n

But how can this cultivation occur? As an academic\u00a0working with trainee teachers<\/a>\u00a0and researching\u00a0social justice education<\/a>, I have found four essential approaches that help future teachers develop their students into responsible global citizens.<\/p>\n

Art and empathy<\/strong><\/h3>\n

1. Identify the root cause of the problem instead of the one at face value<\/strong><\/p>\n

Social injustice results from unequal power relations. This may seem obvious, but sometimes people need guidance to keep this fact in mind. I often use\u00a0defamiliarisation<\/a>\u00a0to help trainee teachers grasp this reality. Defamiliarisation is the artistic technique of making things that are familiar seem unusual and foreign, to disrupt the mindset.<\/p>\n

I have\u00a0also explored<\/a>\u00a0how important this approach is in making students think more critically about global citizenship education.<\/p>\n

For example, I often have my students look at current economic policies and international trade deals to see how these affect developing countries in Africa and often lead to economic and social imbalances. They are frequently urged to examine how uneven power relationships between western and African countries can worsen inequality and learn how they can work for fairness and equality in foreign relations. They do this by, for example, drawing how they\u00a0view globalisation in Africa<\/a>.<\/p>\n

2. Develop critical empathy.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Empathy is not enough to get students to think in more socially conscious ways. That\u2019s because, even when they start placing themselves in the shoes of others, it can still put them in a position of power over those whose lives they are trying to imagine.<\/p>\n

Philosopher Nel Noddings coined the term \u201ccritical empathy<\/a>\u201d. This requires what is known as \u201cempathic accuracy\u201d, when teachers really understand how their students feel. It also needs what is called a \u201csympathetic response\u201d: teachers not only understanding their learners\u2019 thoughts but also feeling some of their sadness or happiness. It\u2019s like going through their emotional journey with them, with the idea of assisting them in any possible way.<\/p>\n

For example, I have used critical empathy to help my students connect to and understand each other\u2019s struggles and experiences of the COVID pandemic. Rather than talking\u00a0for<\/em>\u00a0each other, they talk\u00a0with<\/em>\u00a0each other, and don\u2019t try to wear someone else\u2019s metaphorical shoes, but listen to and learn about people\u2019s actual experiences.<\/p>\n

3. Develop the ability to trust and take risk.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Realising that change is necessary implies that everyone is a part of both the problem and the solution. Sociologist Anthony Giddens\u2019s work\u00a0examines<\/a>\u00a0the relationship between trust and risk. Giddens challenges us: would you be brave enough to step into the unknown with someone you trust? Our past either holds us back or makes us want to take risks, and this balance of trust and risk could alter the way students, teachers and communities function in school environments.<\/p>\n

Since 2016, I have facilitated a critical service-learning project \u2013 a form of service learning with a\u00a0social justice orientation<\/a>\u00a0\u2013 where students work with local communities to solve fundamental problems such as inadequate education or food insecurity in poor areas in Cape Town, South Africa. There is an inherent risk for communities here: we\u2019re asking them to work collaboratively with us, relying on their trust in such engagements \u2013 and this may not always produce the desired results for communities.<\/p>\n

Although the projects are not always as successful as planned, reflective learning still proves helpful. Students learn to understand and gain real-world insights; communities feel more able to share concerns and work together to solve them.<\/p>\n

4. Reflect critically, even if thoughts are conflicted.<\/strong><\/p>\n

I once used the film\u00a0Krotoa<\/a>\u00a0to ignite discussions on the effects of colonialism\u2019s legacy in South Africa. Based on a true story, the South African film is about a young girl who was taken from her Khoi tribe to work for founding colonial administrator Jan van Riebeeck.<\/p>\n

Many students were left deeply unsettled. They felt pain, anger, helplessness and confusion. Experiencing these feelings in the classroom pushed them out of their comfort zones \u2013 precisely what was needed to encourage deep understanding. Critical reflection develops when students are forced outside their comfort zones. These intense emotions act as catalysts that prompt students to reflect on who they are, challenge their preconceived ideas and think carefully about the causes and effects of what they are learning. Students can gain a better, deeper understanding of the topic of colonisation, for instance, by grappling with these emotions and examining them.<\/p>\n

Such encounters broaden students\u2019 perspectives and encourage them to embrace the idea of\u00a0ubuntu<\/a>\u00a0(a concept that emphasises the importance of including everyone and building a strong community). This fosters their development as thoughtful global citizens ready to contribute significantly to conversations about global justice and equality.<\/p>\n

Author Bio:<\/strong> Zayd Waghid is an Associate Professor at Cape Peninsula University of Technology<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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