Foundation of Education and Social Justice

 Reflection #5  Reading: Troublemakers So, I read these two articles, and they’ve got me thinking a lot about school and what it’s supposed to be. Both writers, one who’s all about education being this big human rights thing, and the other who’s telling this story about a kid named Anthony from their first year teaching—say that schools are kinda messed up. They’re not places where kids get to be free or figure out who they are. Instead, they’re more about keeping kids quiet and in line. The main point both of them are driving at is that the kids who don’t follow the rules, the “troublemakers,” aren’t the real problem. They’re actually showing us what’s wrong with school, and we should listen to them instead of just punishing them. The author’s big idea is that school should be this place where kids learn to stand up for their freedom, like their right to be themselves and not get squashed by rules or adults who don’t care. So, when these kids act out, it’s not just them being...

Reflection #4 Reading: The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies  Video: Short History of Public School  Reading "The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies" by Christine Sleeter was very informational as a future educator something I could agree on. She makes many strong points throughout her writing specifically including ethnic studies in school. She points out that these programs not only help students learn better but support their social development. Another key point is how ethic students help students especially those that come from a disadvantaged background, connect with their history and culture. Teaching students properly on ethnic studies helps avoid stereotypical content and allows for students to be properly and respectfully educated on history. Sleeters writing reminds us that education should not only focus on academics but also on fostering a fair and inclusive society. It inspires us to rethink what we teach in school to create a more equitable e...

Reflection on the reading and two videos:   Reading through the Four I's of Oppression- Ideological, internalized, interpersonal, and institutional, illustrate how systematic injustices persist and reinforce each other. Ideological oppression in a stance from societal believes that justify discrimination, which then lead to shaping how people perceive value and power. Internalized oppression occurs when individuals absorb these beliefs, which then lead to feelings of inferiority of superiority. Moving onto the third one, interpersonal oppression manifests in everyday interactions. For example, micro aggressions to violence while institutional oppression is embedded in policies. Kimberle Crenshaw's concept of intersectionality emphasizes that people with multiple marginalized identities, such as a black woman, face more discrimination that is often overlooked. Luna Malbouz and others highlights that dismantling oppression requires awareness, accountability, and action. By recogn...

 Other Peoples Children By: Lisa Delpit  Quote One: "There are codes or rules for participating in power; that is, there is a 'culture of power.' The rules of the culture of power are a reflection of the rules of the culture of those who have power" (Delpit 27).  Explanation: I chose this quote because I feel like it is the unspoken rules that govern academic and professional success. As future educators, we need to recognize and acknowledge that not all students have been exposed to these rules at home and have been educated properly. It is our job as teachers to teach these codes while valuing and respecting students cultural backgrounds and identities.  Quote Two: "But parents who don't function within that culture often want something else. It's not that they disagree with the former aim, it's just that they want something more. They want to ensure that the school provides their children with decoupage patterns, interactional styles, and spoken an...

Privilege Power and Difference by Alan Johnson Quotes In the short book titled Privilege Power and Difference by Alan Johnson he solely focuses on the topic of surrounding issues in our society relating to gender, race, sexual orientation, ethnicity, and social class. He educates his readers on what each topic is about and how it is a problem in our world, and that we need to fix the problem in order to stop it from going on to the next generation. Johnson writes this book to help readers understand privilege and power without guilt or a feeling of defensiveness but to encourage them to take responsibility and be part of change. Throughout this book there were a couple of quotes I picked out that really stood out to me. In particular what Johnson introduced Rodney King and how he suffered a brutal beating from the police, King made a stamen that struck a large impact on society, "Can't we all just get along" (Page one). This statement is something I have always thought ab...

 Hello! My name is Dakota Amaral I am 18 years old studying Elementary Education with a concentration on Special Education. I am a nanny for a beautiful 9 year old girl who has cerebral palsy- non verbal and non mobile. She is one of the happiest and joyful girls I have truly ever met and inspires me everyday. I enjoy going on shopping sprees with my mom or best friends, getting coffee and going on car rides with no destinations listening to country music. I am an aunt of an almost two year old nephew and he's the absolute light of my life and I don't know where I would be without him. My boyfriend and I love spending hours at the beach from sunrise to sunset with not a thought in mind but making sure we received our tan. I am highly motivated to make myself and my family proud and hope that one day I achieve my goal of becoming a second grade teacher or a one on one with a student who has disabilities; I haven't decided which one.