Teach Out Proposal

The biggest thing that has stuck with me throughout this course has been the S.C.W.A.A.M.P model. It's intended use it to model the things that are perceived to be valued in our society. I want to teach this to others in a way that showcases differences between others who do not fit into these categories. I want to make a children's book with a S.C.W.A.A.M.P monster. I want to show how kids are scared of the S.C.W.A.A.M.P monster when they don't feel that they fit in to these categories. I want to then be able to show the children that the adults can also be scared of the S.C.W.A.A.M.P monster. In the end, the kids and the adults use their differences to show the S.C.W.A.A.M.P monster how much stronger they are together, differences and all to "defeat" the monster. I want to highlight that the parts of us that are different and don't fit into the "social norms" and "perceived values" are what make us all unique and amazing in our own ways. I also want to add in parts of Alan Johnson's privilege, power, and difference here and incorporate the idea of speaking the words that make us uncomfortable or talking about topics that are difficult to talk about.