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Books by Jackie Lee
by Clelia O . Rodriguez, Faith Mkwesha, Pamela Lynn Chrisjohn, Glenda Mejía, Mary Chakasim, Dr. Anthony Guerra, CK Samuels, Jackie Lee, Shauna Landsberg, Danielle Denichaud, Karthik Vigneswaran, Aquib Shaheed Yacoob, Anthazia Kadir, and Octavio Quintanilla
Who Are You Without Colonialism?: Pedagogies of Liberation, 2023
This is not a conventional book because the seed comes from the depth of the volcanic cauldron th... more This is not a conventional book because the seed comes from the depth of the volcanic cauldron that awaits silently underneath the Lake Ilopango, the umbilical cord of our Humanity and yours. It is a scream, it is an offering, it is pain and it is love. It is a collective offering to those who are responding to a call of Liberation based on Indigenous Principles to protect and defend the land beyond theories, beyond rhetorical and metaphorical questions. This is a tiny-tiny glimpse into Lak'ech. A living testament that today, there are people buried on sand, on water, on air, on blood, among carcasses of bodies eaten by vultures—literally and metaphorically—a living testament of open wounds that heal and are traumatized again and again because you, the reader, the listener, the writer, the transcriber, the colonizer, the upholder of patriarchy and caste and class, the translator and the guardian of the door of the Master's House refuse to listen politically.
Papers by Jackie Lee
Incorporating 3D printers and robots in public libraries is the newest phenomenon for the 10 year... more Incorporating 3D printers and robots in public libraries is the newest phenomenon for the 10 years as it hopes to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM), and combat the decreasing rate of people working in STEM (Falk et al., 2016, p. 370). But why are libraries participating in this interdisciplinary STEM education? Public libraries equalize STEM learning opportunities for all children and youth. It equalizes the poor education some children and youth receive from schools due to institutionalized and systematic racism, stereotypes, and low socioeconomic status. Boelter et al. concluded that schools in poor neighborhoods lack the resources to hire competitive teachers and get new equipment for classrooms, which may result in an increased “risk for academic failure and decreased chances for science careers” for students (2015, p. 218). In fact, the 2013 PEW Research Center survey showed that people who are underrepresented in the field of STEM are also people who are underserved in society (Annette et al., 2019, p. 856). They are more likely to rely on public libraries for its “resources, services, […] and programming” like STEM to improve their literacy and quality of life (Annette et al., 2019, p. 856).
This literature review contains 10 primary peer reviewed research conducted in North America in the past 10 years. Keywords that were used in my research process are: ‘STEM education in public libraries’, ‘STEM learning in public libraries’, and ‘makerspace in public libraries’. The structure of this review will be separated by three sub questions as subheadings, followed by Findings and Conclusions. The research question and the three sub questions this literature review aims to answer are: Are public library’s STEM programs benefiting children and youth?
- How are the curriculum and lessons planned in the public library?
- How are children and youth engaging in STEM programs?
- Are children and youth applying what they learned from STEM programs into their life?
This paper will explore three evidence-informed recommendations on how school leaders can support... more This paper will explore three evidence-informed recommendations on how school leaders can support effective professional learning for staff within their school. The three effective recommendations are suggested in the context of supporting teacher-librarians in elementary schools and high schools. The perspective of this paper will be a little different than most as I am an Outreach Coordinator working in a public library where most of my work revolves around collaborating with schools and educators. Thus, I will be incorporating my personal interactions and observations of teacher-librarians into the three recommendations.
Education is more than just going to school and learning from a chalkboard, education is about di... more Education is more than just going to school and learning from a chalkboard, education is about diversity, accessibility, and having a barrier-free environment for everyone to learn. Education is for everyone and thus, institutions must provide spaces that are inviting to all, including those who are impaired and experience disability. Education institutions such as
the public library is the focus of this paper, and it will focus on how public libraries can become barrier-free spaces for those who are disabled.
All children deserve equal opportunities in schools and in life. However, that’s not the case for... more All children deserve equal opportunities in schools and in life. However, that’s not the case for indigenous children in Canada. This paper goes into details about the conditions indigenous students face in provincial and federal funded schools, and aims to tackle the education gap between indigenous and non indigenous students by suggesting an alternative non-school solution; it is to use libraries to bridge that gap for indigenous communities and make it an inclusive and safe space for their learning. This paper provides insights into existing indigenous-focused practices and policies from South Africa, Sudan, and Australia’s libraries as suggestions to bridge the Canadian education gap.
Canada is becoming one of the most diverse places in the world. According to Statistics Canada, o... more Canada is becoming one of the most diverse places in the world. According to Statistics Canada, over half of the students in this countries speak a different first language other than English and by 2031, it is predicted that over 50% of the Canadian Children over the age of 15 will either be born outside of Canada or have parents who were born outside of Canada (Statistics Canada, 2017). In recent years, muslim have become the fastest growing group of newcomers, and it is predicted that by 2036, 7% of the Canadian population will be Muslims (Statistics Canada, 2011). In Toronto Ontario alone, 47% of the students speak a different language as their mother tongue (TDSB, 2011). With such a high volume of diversity among the student population in Canada, it is common sense to assume that the teaching population is also highly diversified. However, that is not the case. This paper will dive deeper into this matter.
by Clelia O . Rodriguez, Faith Mkwesha, Pamela Lynn Chrisjohn, Glenda Mejía, Mary Chakasim, Dr. Anthony Guerra, CK Samuels, Jackie Lee, Shauna Landsberg, Danielle Denichaud, Karthik Vigneswaran, Aquib Shaheed Yacoob, Anthazia Kadir, and Octavio Quintanilla
Who Are You Without Colonialism?: Pedagogies of Liberation, 2023
This is not a conventional book because the seed comes from the depth of the volcanic cauldron th... more This is not a conventional book because the seed comes from the depth of the volcanic cauldron that awaits silently underneath the Lake Ilopango, the umbilical cord of our Humanity and yours. It is a scream, it is an offering, it is pain and it is love. It is a collective offering to those who are responding to a call of Liberation based on Indigenous Principles to protect and defend the land beyond theories, beyond rhetorical and metaphorical questions. This is a tiny-tiny glimpse into Lak'ech. A living testament that today, there are people buried on sand, on water, on air, on blood, among carcasses of bodies eaten by vultures—literally and metaphorically—a living testament of open wounds that heal and are traumatized again and again because you, the reader, the listener, the writer, the transcriber, the colonizer, the upholder of patriarchy and caste and class, the translator and the guardian of the door of the Master's House refuse to listen politically.
Incorporating 3D printers and robots in public libraries is the newest phenomenon for the 10 year... more Incorporating 3D printers and robots in public libraries is the newest phenomenon for the 10 years as it hopes to increase interest in science, technology, engineering, and mathematic (STEM), and combat the decreasing rate of people working in STEM (Falk et al., 2016, p. 370). But why are libraries participating in this interdisciplinary STEM education? Public libraries equalize STEM learning opportunities for all children and youth. It equalizes the poor education some children and youth receive from schools due to institutionalized and systematic racism, stereotypes, and low socioeconomic status. Boelter et al. concluded that schools in poor neighborhoods lack the resources to hire competitive teachers and get new equipment for classrooms, which may result in an increased “risk for academic failure and decreased chances for science careers” for students (2015, p. 218). In fact, the 2013 PEW Research Center survey showed that people who are underrepresented in the field of STEM are also people who are underserved in society (Annette et al., 2019, p. 856). They are more likely to rely on public libraries for its “resources, services, […] and programming” like STEM to improve their literacy and quality of life (Annette et al., 2019, p. 856).
This literature review contains 10 primary peer reviewed research conducted in North America in the past 10 years. Keywords that were used in my research process are: ‘STEM education in public libraries’, ‘STEM learning in public libraries’, and ‘makerspace in public libraries’. The structure of this review will be separated by three sub questions as subheadings, followed by Findings and Conclusions. The research question and the three sub questions this literature review aims to answer are: Are public library’s STEM programs benefiting children and youth?
- How are the curriculum and lessons planned in the public library?
- How are children and youth engaging in STEM programs?
- Are children and youth applying what they learned from STEM programs into their life?
This paper will explore three evidence-informed recommendations on how school leaders can support... more This paper will explore three evidence-informed recommendations on how school leaders can support effective professional learning for staff within their school. The three effective recommendations are suggested in the context of supporting teacher-librarians in elementary schools and high schools. The perspective of this paper will be a little different than most as I am an Outreach Coordinator working in a public library where most of my work revolves around collaborating with schools and educators. Thus, I will be incorporating my personal interactions and observations of teacher-librarians into the three recommendations.
Education is more than just going to school and learning from a chalkboard, education is about di... more Education is more than just going to school and learning from a chalkboard, education is about diversity, accessibility, and having a barrier-free environment for everyone to learn. Education is for everyone and thus, institutions must provide spaces that are inviting to all, including those who are impaired and experience disability. Education institutions such as
the public library is the focus of this paper, and it will focus on how public libraries can become barrier-free spaces for those who are disabled.
All children deserve equal opportunities in schools and in life. However, that’s not the case for... more All children deserve equal opportunities in schools and in life. However, that’s not the case for indigenous children in Canada. This paper goes into details about the conditions indigenous students face in provincial and federal funded schools, and aims to tackle the education gap between indigenous and non indigenous students by suggesting an alternative non-school solution; it is to use libraries to bridge that gap for indigenous communities and make it an inclusive and safe space for their learning. This paper provides insights into existing indigenous-focused practices and policies from South Africa, Sudan, and Australia’s libraries as suggestions to bridge the Canadian education gap.
Canada is becoming one of the most diverse places in the world. According to Statistics Canada, o... more Canada is becoming one of the most diverse places in the world. According to Statistics Canada, over half of the students in this countries speak a different first language other than English and by 2031, it is predicted that over 50% of the Canadian Children over the age of 15 will either be born outside of Canada or have parents who were born outside of Canada (Statistics Canada, 2017). In recent years, muslim have become the fastest growing group of newcomers, and it is predicted that by 2036, 7% of the Canadian population will be Muslims (Statistics Canada, 2011). In Toronto Ontario alone, 47% of the students speak a different language as their mother tongue (TDSB, 2011). With such a high volume of diversity among the student population in Canada, it is common sense to assume that the teaching population is also highly diversified. However, that is not the case. This paper will dive deeper into this matter.