Agitate, Agitate, Agitate

Building off the prior chapter, when we practice teaching as an organizer, we pose questions that introduce new issues (pocket-sized problems). These issues invite students to reconsider how they see the world. Furthermore, inviting students to ask their own questions about the issues creates ownership in learning that drives further questions and investigations. As the teacher, we can leverage increased investment in learning through a culture of ownership to bring about a playful dynamic that encourages students to keep working toward meaningful learning. Agitation, in this sense, means putting our issues and persistent questions in the middle of learning while inviting our students to wrestle with the fairness of the matter at hand.