Lesson Title: What to Say if You Are Being Harassed
Date of Class: 6/6/17
Day of Class: Tue.
Time of Class: 2pm
MC: Ben
DJ: Joe
Assistants: Judy, Kiera, Violet
Module: Race in Oregon
How Many Learners: 6
Materials Status (loyalty cards, alphabet sheets, etc): Yes.

Self Evaluation

Preparation: Forgot to Show Up (1) vs. Every Hair In Place (10) = 5
Technique: Completely Incompetent (1) vs. Flawless Delivery (10) = 7
Engagement: Snoring Loudly (1) vs. Absolutely Riveted (10) = 7
Connection: Open Hostility (1) vs. Kumbayah (10) = 7
Poise: Charlie Brown (1) vs. Prince (10) = 7
Reflection: “It was ok.” (1) vs. Life-changing Epiphany (10) = 8

Total Score: 41

What happened (as short or as long as you like, but be specific):

This was Joe’s first outing as DJ, with Judy on hand to assist along with two shadowers. With 6 learners, this allowed for plenty of support and affirmation for all. We began promptly with alphabet sheets (including keyboard image) and transitioned to “Yell and Spell” and dictation of the lesson title. The core of this module was a relevant and timely news video about ways to safely handle harassment in public (in this case, anti-Muslim). Learners dictated the tactics shared in the video, watching several times. Benjamin passed around an educational cartoon the video referenced, and this was used for “Listen and Point.”
Despite minor disruptions from children present, the class progressed smoothly with a deep and thoughtful reflection among apprentices and assistants. Learners gave one another useful feedback and were eager to advance their individual writing skills as well.