At some point this semester, please post a link to an article, video, website, etc. that made you think about something we’ve done in class. Also, please provide a brief discussion about whatever you submitted. This has no due date, but my hope is that you will check it periodically and read what your classmates are posting (feel free to comment, too).
https://www.brookings.edu/articles/teaching-controversial-issues-when-democracy-is-under-attack/
ReplyDeleteThis article goes to talk about how teachers are teaching controversial issues while dealing with the attack on democracy. It provides a tool that teachers can use to teach controversial topics while addressing the risks involved.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/0FqvgI9PJUbSVEt2e4bPzD?si=5abfd04513c64f12
ReplyDeleteThis is a podcast that allows the listeners to dive in and learn how we should approach race in the classroom. I think this is a good podcast to listen for our class because if we dont practice it now how are we sopposed to make a change in the classroom. We have talked about race in many different contexts thruoghout the semester and I think this podcast is helpful and educational. This channel may also be a great tool for future and current teachers.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6kih0WCsqnE
ReplyDeleteThis video is a debate between "Liberal Teachers" and "Conservative Parents". The debate is very interesting to me and really reminded me of this class. We see the difference in thinking between the 2 sides and how us as teachers play a part in this idea of teachers teaching with their personal political beliefs on kids. These teachers did a very well job on explaining how these conversations go. It's a really good watch!
https://www.nbcnews.com/politics/politics-news/tennessee-passes-bill-let-teachers-carry-guns-schools-rcna149068
ReplyDeleteI found this article really interesting Tennessee is passing a law to let teachers carry a handgun to "solve" the gun violence problem. This is something that I didn't even realize was in the process of passing but Tennessee isn't the only state to do this but it is one that has hit the news recently.
https://soeonline.american.edu/blog/diversity-in-the-classroom/
ReplyDeletethis takes about diversity in the classroom and the way to accept and appreciate all types of students
https://rethinkingschools.org/articles/school-debt-the-great-unequalizer/
ReplyDeleteHas a bit of insight of poverty stricken areas and their schools that are in debt, while also dipping into advocacy and protests that reminded me of the Ewing Article.
https://thecommonwealthinstitute.org/research/unequal-opportunities-fewer-resources-worse-outcomes-for-students-in-schools-with-concentrated-poverty/
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about the differences in resources and funding students in poverty-stricken areas receive over those who are not in poverty-stricken areas. Its points out the stark difference in the students' futures as well.
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/can_we_make_real_transformative_change_in_education
ReplyDeleteThis article talks about how we are always striving for change in schools and if it is actually possible to make the positive changes that we are pushing for.
https://youtu.be/o6hzDNm-OWo?feature=shared
ReplyDeleteThe movie Annie (2014) is a contemporary adaptation of the beloved Broadway musical and comic strip that tells the story of a young girl living in foster care in New York City. The film showcases diversity through its modernized casting choices, including Quvenzhane Wallis as Annie, who is African-American, offering a fresh perspective compared to previous iterations where Annie was typically portrayed as Caucasian. The film touches on democratic themes by highlighting the disparities between the wealthy and the poor, and the political ambitions of the character Will Stacks, a cell phone mogul running for mayor who initially takes in Annie to boost his public image. As the story progresses, Stacks learns to genuinely care for Annie, which reflects a shift in his character toward more ethical behavior and concern for the welfare of others. Ethically, the movie deals with issues such as the responsibilities of guardianship, the importance of genuine relationships over opportunistic ones, and the systemic challenges faced by children in foster care. It also shows characters making decisions that challenge their moral compasses, ultimately steering towards doing what is right for the community and for Annie herself. The movie, therefore, serves as a platform for discussing therefore, serves as a platform for discussing themes of diversity, democracy, and ethics in a way that is accessible to a wide audience, including children and families.
https://podcasts.apple.com/it/podcast/the-cult-of-pedagogy-podcast/id900015782?i=1000634553603
ReplyDeleteThis podcast talks about how teachers can lead meaningful conversations and learning experiences about race in an elementary classroom.
Victoria T
Deletehttps://www.salon.com/2024/04/25/sugar-in-baby-why-nestl-needs-to-be-held-to-account-in-africa_partner/
ReplyDeleteThe article I found describes the harmful effects that lobbying in America can have on other countries! The author describes how these lobbyists have created a monopoly to the point where lower income and lesser developed nations rely on this formula. But what they don't know is the formula given to these companies is made with more sugar and more additives creating a large level of harm in children consuming the product. While this is may seem unrelated another major target of lobbying is education which they have turned into a breeding ground for large corporations to take their share. Lobbying is such a huge issue in many policies throughout America and as aspiring teachers we have a job to fight it for the betterment of our classrooms!!
https://theartofeducation.edu/2019/08/inclusivity-for-all-learners-in-the-art-room/
ReplyDeleteWhen you think of art and education what do you think of? I think of how they are the first classes to be cut in school. Art when put to a vote (in the democratic system) is considered least important but when it comes to diversity it is the most important. Art is a way for kids to express themselves like in new kid and no matter where they come from they can see themselves in their own work or other artists. It helps them grow as people and helps them realize no matter their gender, race, or economic status. This made me think of class with new kid where we see art being used as a form of expression and girl meets world where there is an episode about the importance of art in education.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/expanded-so-called-dont-say-gay-education-restrictions-advance-in-alabama/ar-AA1nC4my
ReplyDeleteI found this article about Alabama’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill while scrolling through the news app on my phone and it made me think of the Rethinking Schools article I reviewed. The article discussed a teacher’s experience helping students educate other educators about the LGBTQ+ community and how to ask for and use an individual’s preferred pronouns. I think it’s wild how a state can restrict discussion essential in all stages of education.
^Hannah Falls
Deletehttps://www.americanprogress.org/article/canadas-approach-to-school-funding/
ReplyDeleteThis is an article comparing the funding of Canadian and American schools. As a Canadian in this class, I have constantly been thinking about the similarities and differences between Canada and America's school systems. I think the biggest difference that I notice is that America's funding comes from the local level whereas Canada's funding comes from the provincial level which allows schools to receive more equal funding. Growing up, I always felt like the schools that I went to for sports were always pretty similar no matter what town or area it was in. That is why I have found this class so eye opening because I did not realize there was this amount of inequality and disparities within the school system in America.
https://open.spotify.com/episode/5hciEoh78poBjhtsqKriiq
ReplyDeleteThis podcast talks about how the U.S. spent billions of dollars trying to close the education gap but the data shows that money made a very little difference.
https://bookriot.com/a-bill-in-virginia-would-ban-book-bans-by-school-boards/
ReplyDeleteThis article clarifies SB 235, a bill from Virginia that would prevent school boards from adopting ban books. The law would limit the processes by which school boards might prohibit books and curriculum, and it would make it plain that books cannot be removed from schools. The bill is supported by all Democrats and one Republican, and it has passed the Senate. This ban is crazy to me because most books that I see from the list have nothing bad in them and they just want to remove them from schools.
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/01/28/learning/how-diverse-is-your-school.html
ReplyDeleteThis is an article from the New York times that talks about diversity in schools. It writes about the diversity in selective public schools which require exam scores to attend. This article is cool because they interviewed multiple students from different backgrounds to get their opinions on diversity in these types of selective public schools.
https://www.npr.org/2019/02/26/696794821/why-white-school-districts-have-so-much-more-money
ReplyDeleteThis article explains how funding for schools works, and why certain schools have more money than others. It also points out the patterns between predominantly white schools vs non-white schools and how the white schools tend to have more money. It goes into depth as to why this occurs, and the answer mainly stems from the history of residential segregation in America.
https://edsource.org/2019/poverty-levels-in-schools-key-determinant-of-achievement-gaps-not-racial-or-ethnic-composition-study-finds/617821
ReplyDeleteThis article I highlights that poverty levels in schools, rather than racial or ethnic composition, are the primary determinant of achievement gaps among students. Addressing poverty is crucial in narrowing these gaps although I do feel like racial and ethnic compositions are equal to the poverty situation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rD4YAUt0_TU
ReplyDeleteThis video brings together students, and teachers and how they see topics as teachers, compared to as students. The part of the video that stuck out to me was “ It feels like scores are more important than learning”, all the teachers and students agreed on this topic, how some students may have more advantages compared to other students, like having tutors and prep for tests like ACT, or SAT.
peyton roberts-
ReplyDeletehttps://youtu.be/E6wlTtQBlhI?si=D7LQIDDknJN7DHR6
In this TED Talk, Ramin believes that we can build a democratic society if we have the courage to transform our schools into democratic communities.He quits teaching to create a democratic community in which children are free to do whatever they want with their lives. Of course this is a little bit bold but it really reminded me of the role a student and teacher play in schools and how it could be changed around.
https://usafacts.org/articles/teachers-in-the-us-face-low-pay-relative-to-their-level-of-education/
ReplyDeleteThis article is about the unjust pay teachers receive for the amount of education they need to have. Many teachers have masters degrees yet the median salary is $20,000. Its the lowest paying advanced degree as other masters make around a median salary of $80,000
https://www.npr.org/2016/06/24/483126798/should-we-stop-telling-kids-theyre-smart
ReplyDeleteDr. Carol Dweck, author of mindset, speaks on the effects of fixed versus growth mindsets and how we as educators can help facilitate students to develop the latter. She uses data from US public schools that shed light on the insights of why traditional pedagogy fails to produce successful results due to the fixed mindset approach. Fixed mindsets such as how smart someone is, supports the idea that a person has a deficit. Perhaps Dr. Dweck makes a point, if we can apply a growth-mindset inspired tactics to learning, such as rewarding a person's effort, I believe we can witness a shift in results that adds value to how fundamental critical pedagogy is for optimal and sustainable development.
chels
Deletehttps://www.npr.org/transcripts/1180543002
ReplyDeleteThis has both the transcript and link to listen to the NPR Podcast " Who Should Decide What's Taught in Schools?". In this article the talk about the state of education and the politics around it post-pandemic. I wanted to particularly highlight the discussion about family support for teacher autonomy and respect for teachers as professionals.
https://www.ted.com/talks/dr_paul_richards_listen_why_we_can_t_be_blind_to_race_in_schools
ReplyDeleteThis man in this video expresses how teaching about race can be crucial to understanding the power of listening when addressing racial issues. The story starts with a high school where KKK flyers were distributed by a student. Rather than a punishment the school chose to listen to student grievances, this led to a positive change. He then went and to discuss broader racial tensions within the US and advocated for empathy and understanding in response to conflicts.
This TED talk reminded me of our talk about CRT. Creating inclusive environments where student voices are heard and bias is addressed. Instead of a Color Blind approach its important to validate differences among us so nobody feels invisible.
Iliana
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