ANIMATED CHALKBOARD LEARNING UNIT

Edu-524: Culturally Responsive Curriculum and Instruction

xenophobia & Immigrant Discrimination

Jordyn PerfettaGrand Canyon University

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Introduction

What is immigration, immigration discrimination and Xenophonia?

The video on the left illustrates what immigration is, why it's important and its relevance as a symbol of the United States.

A few important definitions to get you started: Immigration: the act of coming to live permanently in a new countryDiscrimination: the act of treating some people unfairly without reason Xenophobia: a fear or hatred of foreign people or things Empathy: Being able to share and understand another's feelings, situation, or attitudes. (Wordsmyth, 2024)

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Group Activity

Together, we read "The Last Stop on Market Street" by Matt De La Pena. In that story, CJ's grandmother teaches him how to appreciate the beauty of both the world around them and the cultural diversity within their community. Building empathy for others is one way to combat social issues, like Xenophobia and discrimination toward foreign people. Review the following project options to complete with a partner. Once you are finished, complete the assessment reflection that is on the assessment slide and turn your finished work into your teacher.

Option 03 Slides Presentation

Option 02 Infographic

Option 01 Digital Storytelling

Assessment

Assessment: Written REflection

Write a three-paragraph reflection on what you learned about Xenophobia and Immigration Discrimination from these slides, and the project you completed. How did the project help you further explore the issue? What connections did you make between the issue & "The Last Stop on Market Street"? Be clear and thoughtful in your writing. Submit it to your teacher when finished.

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CONCLUSION __/10

GRAMMAR/CONVENTIONS __/10

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DIGITAL RESOURCES

Inspire Action

Explore Others' Origins

Meet Young Immigrants

Use Canva to create presentations to share your knowledge, spread awareness, and spark action against Xenophobia and immigrant discrimination.

Use Google Earth to interact with the world. Explore the origins of others to better understand their perspectives and life experiences.

Follow this link to explore the stories of people around your age who have recently immigrated to the United States.

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REFERENCES

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Nickelodeon. (2022). Nick News: Kids, Immigration and Equality [Video]. YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xo-aHleRBRo Meet Young Immigrants | Scholastic.com. (2024). Teacher.scholastic.com. https://teacher.scholastic.com/activities/immigration/young_immigrants/index.html Wordsmyth. (2019). Free On-Line English Dictionary | Thesaurus | Children’s, Intermediate Dictionary | Wordsmyth. Wordsmyth.net. https://kids.wordsmyth.net/we/ Yates, E., Wilson, E., & Stiverson, H. (2023). Xenophobia & Anti-Immigrant Extremism: From Fringe to Mainstream HUMAN RIGHTS FIRST. Human Rights First. https://humanrightsfirst.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/FINAL-Xenophobia-2023.pdf Images supplied by Canva, Google, and Scholastic

Infographic

Design an infographic about Xenophobia and Immigrant Discrimination using Canva. Within your design, be sure to share important definitions, facts, statistics, and how it impacts our country and/or world. Be sure to:

• Include at least 10-12 key pieces of key information
• Create a design that is aesthetically pleasing
• Cite References

Google Slides Presentation

Create a Google Slides presentation about Xenophobia and Immigrant Discrimination. Within your slides, be sure to introduce the topic, share important definitions, and share how it impacts our country and/or world. Be sure that your presentation:

• Is 6-8 slides long, including a title and reference slide
• Is Visually Appealing
• Includes necessary/relevant information
• Contains a reference slide to cite sources

Xenophobia

Certain groups of people believe that immigrants or people who are considered "outsiders" threaten our country's foundational beliefs. Many of today's anti-immigration groups target migrants crossing the southern border (Yates et al., 2023).The result of these types of beliefs and stances is that it spreads negative stereotypes that dehumanize immigrants, communities of color or of a certain heritage (Yates et al., 2023). These types of beliefs fuel attacks from extremist groups, negatively impact the mental health of targeted groups, and undermine democracy (Yates et al., 2023).

Important reminders in combatting this issue:

• We must reject Xenophobic ideas by standing up for people being discriminated against.
• Participate in inclusive community activities and be part of activist groups against the issue.
• Speak up! Write letters to representatives and speak to others about the issue using facts.

(Yates et al., 2023).

Digital Storytelling

Using Storyjumper, create a digital story in the form of a personal narrative or fictional picture book that highlight themes of being empathetic and inclusive. Be sure to include the following in your story:

• A well-developed, engaging plot/storyline
• Clear themes
• Illustrations that represent the events within
• Well-written dialogue
• Error-free writing