RCHS Coddling of the American Mind Book Study Fall 2024

• In The Coddling of the American Mind, Greg Lukianoff and Jonathan Haidt argue that three “Great Untruths” have gained a foothold among Gen Z young people, beliefs that insulate students from ideas with which they disagree. The authors argue that these beliefs are deeply dangerous to free expression and are harmful to students’ emotional development, offering ideas for how we can help students develop skills and fortitude to fight these untruths and feel personally empowered. 
• Our reading goals: to explore these "great untruths" and their impacts on our students, then consider how we can help our students develop emotional skills to feel personally empowered. 
• This book addresses DCSD Strategic Plan Theme #2 - Post-graduation guidance and preparation and Theme #3 - Positive and supportive culture.
• Credit: 10 hours relicensure credit
• Facilitator/Lead Learner: Bryan Winkelman

Target Audience

• RCHS certified staff

Readings & Meetings

Room Locations: TBD

• Introduction Discussion Post, August 29, 2024
• Introduction and Chapter 1 Discussion Post, September 5, 2024
• Chapter 2 Discussion Post, September 12, 2024
• September 19, 2024 - No meeting, Homecoming
• Chapter  3 and 4 Discussion Post, September 26, 2024
• Chapter 5 Discussion Post, October 3, 2024
• October 10, 2024  - No meeting, Testing Week and Parent-Teacher Conferences
• Chapters 6 and 7 Discussion Post, October 24, 2024
• Chapter 8 Discussion Post, October 31, 2024
• Chapter 9 Discussion Post, November 7, 2024
• Chapter 10 Discussion Post, November 14, 2024
• Chapter 11 Discussion Post, November 21, 2024
• Chapters 12, 13 and Conclusion Discussion Post, December 5, 2024
• Course Completion due: December 12, 2024

Outcomes

• Read - Explore purposeful, relevant, exemplary texts to develop our thinking, stock our toolboxes, and fill our cups. 
• Reflect - Engage personally with the ideas we encounter, as well as engage with each other in dialogue about the implications for our work together.
• Connect - Connect our learning with our doing as we grow our understandings about ourselves, our students, and each other.