• learners construct meaning; • learners see the connection between what they learn and the real world; • learners are actively engaged in purposeful tasks; • activities are integrated and meaningful; • learners work individually and as
members of a group; • learners are expected and encouraged to learn; • learners
internalize that what they learn and do in school makes a positive change in the
community; • learners are supported
by passionate, engaged coaches, mentors, and advocates; • all learners have advanced learning opportunities; and • learners see themselves as part
of the
community and find ways to serve the
community.
In his talk he reviewed how underrepresentation and poor representation negatively impacts minority
communities by reinforcing negative stereotypes that players
internalize either regarding themselves or how the players view
members of the minority groups in their lives.