While going over the readings for today, I was most touched by the second article, our chapter 16. Change is not always a good thing, but whenever we're faced with the choice to change we should always be guided by thoughtful consideration, research, and observation. But the above quote stresses that the decision to change must first be made in each individual's mind. To affect change, we must reach the person. As future reading specialists, we must take this perspective to heart as we deal with students, other teachers, administrators, and the community at large. It may be tough, but fall back on all this rich knowledge we're gaining through our courses and experiences and feel empowered to inspire others with confidence.
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Your quote fits in to Chapter 13 as well because it makes a very important statement about how in order to make the necessary changes for making instruction more culturally relevant for our students, we as teachers need to examine our own first cultures how we must take an active role in our own education to learn about difference and resist the impulse to see "everyone as the same". I am almost sad that this class is just about over.
ReplyDeleteI'm "almost sad" as well, but we all need a break! I hope we can continue our fruitful sharing outside of class and into our lives as post-graduates (yay, Faye!!!).
ReplyDeleteWe won't be sad for long, because we will continue to see each other in future classes. I beleive the friendship and common interests will continue as well outside of class!!
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