Presentations due next Wednesday/Thursday/
Some different SJ related current events over the past two weeks:
a) Syrian refugee families in Lebanon marrying off children to cope financially: CLICK to view
b) Millenial males cherish good health over traditional masculine traits, study says: CLICK to view
c) Indian women's wall of protest: CLICK to view
What is a "wicked" problem?
a) The math problem
b) The investment problem
c) The "Wicked problem"
How was the "wicked" problem of high rates of anemia solved in Cambodia?
Please watch the Lucky Iron Fish: CLICK to watch
Watch the TED Talk on the Lucky Iron Fish (17:41) CLICK to watch
Another view on what is a wicked problem: CLICK to watch
See the following image taken from the following website. What makes a problem wicked: CLICK to view
When trying to solve problems, the solutions must consider all three of the following:
a) FEASIBLE - technologically possible
b) DESIRABLE - attractive and usable
c) VIABLE - economically sustainable - envisioning a socially just world
- philosophies, methods, opportunities, and examples of addressing social injustice (local, global)
- systemic analysis to propose solutions to cases of injustice social justice project/action plan
- appropriate and responsible, based on research of real needs
- emphasizing principles of social justice
- demonstrating knowledge and values learned
- reflecting on and articulating what they’ve learned
- identifying ways to apply what they’ve learned to future situations
- opportunities for lifelong participation in social justice
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