In addition to learning how to learn (see Own Your Learning), our students need resources to assist them in becoming thoughtful, critical and ‘constructive members of society.’ Ironically, this does not come easy in the U.S., especially for those from marginalized communities…
In an effort to nurture an understanding of (1) the impacts of monopoly capitalism, (2) why the U.S. falls short in various regards, and (3) what to do about it, consider showing and discussing with your students these videos listed below:
- Where to invade next
- 11th Hour
- Eyes on the Prize
- Social Dilemma
- The Corporation
- Why We Fight
- Lobbyist Playbook
And then show them where their tax money really goes, and why; that’s $5.3 trillion dollars !!! that could otherwise be used for critical human needs including free education (daycare through Ph.D.), universal healthcare, infrastructure and subsidies for a much needed just and egalitarian redistribution of public goods.
