Hello blog readers!
This week we had two short readings!
In order to examine the idea of "troublemaking" as a form of resistance against oppressive school systems. The reading makes the case that by comprehending these children's viewpoints, educators can rethink education to place a higher priority on freedom and inclusivity than solid obedience. The current school culture frequently makes students invisible by ignoring their different experiences and viewpoints because of things like gender, race, and class.
One of the parts in the reading that stood out to me was, " I am calling on all educators- those in our classrooms, in our homes, and on the streets- to embrace and to respond to the urgency of our collective need to teach love and to learn freedom." It is interesting to see that teachers are more focused on achieving success with their students on a non educational level. Teaching life lessons is more important than pushing different kinds of ways to teach something like subtraction. For students that struggle with their home life or being raised, I think this is a visual thing to learn to live within society.
Something relatable:
In the reading it mentioned that young children energy and outlook can help change your imagination/how you are feeling.
With working in a daycare this stood out to me a lot. I believe that young kids do obtain that power. If I go into work in not the best of moods, but they have energy and are excited to learn and play, that energy rubs off and they teach you to let that bad mood go.
- Maci Maiello
Hi Maci! I really liked the quote you included about teaching love, that stood out to me too. Your take on this reading was really interesting!
ReplyDeleteI loved how you made a connection to your personal life and a quote that has a meaning that is really important for a future educator.
ReplyDeleteHey Maci, I also work at a daycare and its very important to have a good mindset when walking into any education job because the students will reflect on your mood when you enter a room. If they see you are having a bad day and you have a frown on your face, they will be in a bad mindset too. If you walk in all happy and have great energy, they will mirror your energy into play.
ReplyDeleteHi Maci! The idea of "troublemaking" as a form of resistance is so important, and it’s eye-opening to think about how many students feel invisible in our current school systems. You’re absolutely right that understanding their experiences can help us create a more inclusive environment that prioritizes freedom over just obedience. Teaching life lessons and fostering love is so crucial, especially for students dealing with challenges at home. It’s amazing how much we can learn from young kids and their energy. I totally agree that their excitement can shift our own moods and perspectives.
ReplyDeleteHi Maci, very well written. I think it is so important to highlight how our moods affect the students and they can very well see what mood we are in. My Mom is an educator and she always talks about whatever she is going through she has to leave majority of it at the door and be a brave face for the students because they might not have one at home. Good job!
ReplyDeleteHI! your blog post was great! One thing that I agree on you with is on the part of what stood out to you most in the reading about how it said " I am calling on all educators- those in our classrooms, in our homes, and on the streets- to embrace and to respond to the urgency of our collective need to teach love and to learn freedom." I think that this is so important because it really does take not only teachers but everyone to help teach love and freedom. I think that as teachers we have an important job of helping teach this but it does take more then just teachers to get this message across.
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