The book title is called readings for diversity and social justice.
As a reflection, this book made me look upon the many experience's I have faced being a young black male in America. there were many times where i have experienced racism in school and outside of school. One example I can give, was when I was in high school, I had transferred to a predominantly white high school and one student touched my hair without my permission and made fun of me due to where I grew up and came from. It is highly important that we teach our children and youth to respect one another and their lived experience's. so many of our young students come from a vast background with so much unique cultures and traditions. It is very vital we do not mock or make fun of them. the best solution we can do is to learn and appreciate who they are as in individuals and a whole as a group. A point in class I will share is in what ways can students learn to respect each other regardless of racial and other backgrounds, and how can we as educators learn to teach and educate ourselves to on the diversity in our nation and technological world as well.
Thanks for sharing this very relevant connection, Donte. What do you think that Johnson would say about your experiences with microagressions and racism?
ReplyDeleteDante, the point you made is very relevant since this is an education class. It is good to remind ourselves that racism, sexism, etc., is taught. It reminds us why our teaching careers are so important. We can help teach respect and kindness to our students.
ReplyDeleteHey Donte, that is so frustrating that, that happened. I had a similar experience happen to my sister and it really is upsetting and baffling everytime! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHey Donte, I think the real world example you provided, is incredibly eye-opening and helps prove what Alan Johnson is saying in his book. I also love the point you are choosing to share in class and i think its important that we as educators ask those kinds of questions
ReplyDeleteDonte, I think you hit the nail on the head when you say we need to teach students to respect each other regardless of their differences. If we want our students to come out of our classrooms as people ready to engage with the wider world, universal respect is the most fundamental lesson we can teach.
ReplyDeleteHello Donte, wow I think including your personal experience was so powerful. I love that you are looking to reform respect, kindness, and educator about welcoming differences for the coming generations. Your blog post inspired me that there is so much more about school that learning concrete facts; there should also be talk about this kinds of issues in our society.
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