What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Could be used as part of setting up the class culture / treaty early in the new school year, also some tools for teachable moments if any incidents arise throughout the year.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Created more awareness around how one's comments can effect others, and also awareness around how cultural differences are sometimes similar in purpose.

“Very thought provoking subject, which really challenged the students to think carefully about their own points of view and how their actions and words can affect others. Kept my year 5/6 class engaged and generated lots of interesting discussion.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? made sure that all children had a chance to share something from their culture with the other children.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? More knowledge around other peoples cultures and greater acceptance of each other for who we are. Knowing that all of us are different and being who we are is awesome.

“This kit really challenged us to change out thinking, many of us didn't realise that we assumed things about people, or that we bought into stereotypes. It was really interesting to share our thoughts on what racism is and how it has affected our lives.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? It made us think that we have to be aware of the language that we use, and that even if you hear some types of language all the time, it doesn't make it okay.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? It made me more aware of racism, even though you know what it means you are more aware of what you are saying. Students attitudes changed throughout using the kit. I am going to use what I can from the kit for my class next year as well.

“It was a great unit to use in my class as our school is very multi-cultural and so are our classes. My year 3/4 class and I thoroughly enjoyed using the kit.”

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What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We see compliments in different ways

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? We use the compliments all the time.

“This kit was amazing and so was the facebook posts of what it could look like. My group were so interested in all of it and we still apply the compliments everyday.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? The impact of the ";I wish my teacher knew"; was huge for me. I learned so much about my students that I may have never knew. This allowed relationships to be authentic.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Students became aware of their own possible unconscious bias. I would heard conversations well after we had finished with the kit correcting ";accidental"; racist comments. These students will continue with this awareness for a long time.

“This kit worked very well as I have diverse ethnicities in my class. As a first year teacher, it allowed me to get to know my students, it assisted the students to learn about each other and it allowed me to understand students worlds from their point of view.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? We were challenged as individuals and as a class to confront our previously unidentified or unknown bias and examine it in a way that made us question our viewpoints. We were given a platform in which to discuss topics that are sometimes easier to ignore.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Students became more open over the course of the kit to share ideas and feelings around bias and racism. Particularly things that they were made aware of during the Inquiry. Students were more willing to discuss ideas they may previously have thought of a

“The kit promoted discussions around topics that sometimes are uncomfortable and introduced the concept of racism in a non-confrontational but thought provoking way. The resources were of a very high standard and were on the whole well thought out.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Students have taken the learning home to whanau and shared. Great discussions occurring.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? Challenging topics were able to be broached in a safe environment.

“Top quality resource which really pushed and challenged my students. Very well put together. Especially loved the circles.”

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Posted 5 years ago

What impact has the introduction of the action plan had on your classroom? Students have looked at preconceptions and stereotypes. We also used this resource as a springboard to creating static images about stereotypical beliefs.

How did using this kit change the environment in your classroom? I learned a lot from the What I Want My Teacher to know activity. This has helped my understanding of the students.

“Some interesting material. The students especially loved the pictionary, which provided numerous talking points.”

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