"Being comfortable" is one enemy. Television, Study Island, Right Winger Republicans, Budget Cuts, Extended School Days, Flaming Hots with Nacho Cheese, Behavior Problems, AYP, Education vs. Teaching, Chicago Teaachers Union, Charter Schools.......
Just some of the topics that we touched on in class. The one thing that I've taken to heart throughout this class is to step away, look, analyze, and change what you are doing if it isn't making a difference in the lives of your students. Being comfortable is quite an easy thing to do as a teacher, especially if your principal isn't breathing down your neck.
The way the majority of educators attempt to teach our students who are minorities isn't working. Everything needs to change when dealing with these groups of people. More funding is needed but PROVEN PROGRAMS that improve test scores while allowing students to come in contact with nature and other environments that they wouldn't otherwise in the concrete jungle.
Teachers must analyze themselves, read quality books that help build character, and join professional organizations that will help them become the well rounded educators that they should be. No one should get "comfortable."
Dr. Cunningham managed to turn my world upside down in a matter of weeks. Everything that seems to be really isn't what it appears to be. I feel like I'm trapped in the Matrix. I have one question for you Craig. What aren't you running for a public office? You have a plethora of knowledge. I could see you in office rustling feathers.
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I'm glad this class made you think, and I'm glad that you'll continue to do so outside in your everyday life. Keep asking questions and pushing others to do so too!
ReplyDeleteI feel some teachers are trying to incorporate a more diverse curriculum in their classes. I know we have a long ways to go, but I think it is difficult to try to comment a significant amount of time learning about other cultures in the class. IT is true that perhaps there needs to be more money available to purchase material as well as take trips. In my opinion, teachers (some) are trying in their own little ways.
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