Entry 1 Course introduction
Hello, my name is Suani and I’m excited to learn new information from this class. I hope to grow as a person and enhance my learning for the future.
My goal as a future educator is to make each student feel welcome and safe, where they can feel free to express themselves and not be ashamed of who they are or where they come from “Teachers need to know their students’ cultural background and how cultural influences learning at school.” Wright 2019 (Pg. 18) I want my students to be able to share their cultures and learn from each other. I want my class to be a community where they can build relationships and find mutual things in common.
Hello Suani,
ReplyDeleteI enjoyed watching your video and reading your perspective and experiences with a second
language. I love that your parents taught you the value of preserving your culture. That is
something that unfortunately not every family feels comfortable expressing in this country. My
family also speaks both Spanish and english but I grew up mostly around English since my
grandparents felt that It would provided us better opportunity in America. Furthermore, I too want
to create a classroom environment that accepts all students for their differences and unites them
as a community by their similarities. As mentioned in chapter one "ELLs vary widely by race,
ethnicity, home language, level of schooling, socioeconomic status."(Wright, 2015, p. 21). That is
why I believe that teacher need to make deep and meaningful connections with their students in
ways that accepts students as individuals rather than generalize them based off of their labels.
HI SUANI!
ReplyDeleteI have missed you! You look like you are doing well and I hope that is true during these hard times. I enjoyed your VBlog and also hope all is well with your student teaching. I loved how you said, "I want my class to be a community where they can build relationships and find mutual things in common." I agree with this a mentioned a similar idea in my VBlog. The classroom is definitely a community and it needs you to be the facilitator. You must be inspirational, a leader, and most importantly a role model. You will be a great role model with your kids in part because of your language skills and your pride. I can not wait to see what kind of teacher you become. Good luck out there!
Your friend, Bodacuis Falls.
Wright mentions on page 11 that "approximately 350 different languages are spoken in the United States," Although we can't speak the language fluently, we could be a source of support and encouragement. As educators, we have to step out of our comfort zone and make a difference even if we don't know all 350 languages.
DeleteI know you will be an amazing teacher too! Stay safe and let's finish strong!
Hello Suani,
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that your parents taught you to value your language and culture. Not many get that in their home, I can personally I didn't. I was always pushed to learn English because my family thought its what I needed to be accepted. I completely agree when you say that you want to build a positive community that doesn't make ELL's lose their identity. As mentioned in chapter 1, " ..... while denying the languages and other cultural practices that students of color bring to the classroom." (Wright, 2019, p.22) This is why I feel that we need to let students continue with who they are instead of trying to "melt" them into the American system. I also want to create a positive and safe place for my students.
I'm sorry to hear that. As I mention in my video, I believe that your first language is part of who you are and is as important as English or any other language. Wright said that "culture involves much more than the food, dress, art, music and holiday of an ethnic group." (pg.18) I agree with you, we should let every child be unique and respect their culture and get to know the student at a deeper level to best help them.
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