Solidarity Not Charity: Challenging the White Savior Complex in Adult Education Presented by Kris Klas and Erin Cary - Webinar - Advanced registration required!

Solidarity Not Charity: Challenging the White Savior Complex in Adult Education Presented by Kris Klas and Erin Cary

Date: Friday, November 15, 2024

Time: 1 - 3 p.m. Central Standard Time (Not sure what time this is in your time zone? You can use Google or an online time zone converter. Make sure to adjust it to the two time zones you need to compare!)

Cost: There is no fee for this training, but your tax-deductible donation will support our tutor training program and literacy learners across Minnesota!

Presenters:

Erin Cary (she/her/hers), MAESL, has been an ABE Instructor since 2009. She’s inspired by the power of learners and educators to transform adult education and society together.

Kris Klas (they/them/theirs), M.Ed./ABE licensure from the U of M, is an ABE instructor at the Hubbs Center who has worked in adult education since 2010.

Description: What is “white saviorism” and how does it show up in adult education? During this session, participants will explore a shared definition of the term “white savior complex.” We will strategize ways to address this concept both in the context of working with adult learners and on a personal level. Through the use of educational anecdotes, scenarios, and personal introspection, participants will consider how perspectives on this topic have evolved in recent years and the impact of white savior complex on our learners.

Please note that you may be asked to participate in discussion groups during the webinar. Please plan to join us from a quiet setting where you can see the PowerPoint slides and use your audio.

CEUs will be emailed to participants after the webinar, typically within 1-2 business days. Please note that if you miss more than 15 minutes of the session, we are unable to issue you CEUs or count your attendance towards a certificate.

If your schedule changes and you are no longer able to attend, please check our training calendar for other dates or video trainings. Solidarity Not Charity: Challenging the White Savior Complex in Adult Education Presented by Kris Klas and Erin Cary is not currently available as a recording and this session will NOT be recorded.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Adult Education Tutoring requirements.

This workshop meets the Foundations of Volunteering in the Adult Education Classroom requirements.

This workshop meets the Literacy Minnesota Equity and Cultural Awareness in Education Certificate Program requirements.

Advanced registration required! Please click "Register" above. Registration is open up until the webinar start time, but we recommend registering at least one day in advance if possible in case you need assistance. We may not be available if you request registration assistance immediately before or during the webinar start time.

Questions? Contact Kelly at krynda@literacymn.org or 651-251-9074.

Literacy Minnesota is committed to providing access for people with disabilities at our trainings and events. To request accommodations, please contact Kelly at krynda@literacymn.org or 651-251-9074 at least two weeks in advance.