Jessnier

  Education is often acknowledged as a great equalizer, but for many students with disabilities, it can become a site of exclusion and discrimination due to ableism. Ableism is the societal belief that typical abilities are the standard. It draws a perspective of disabilities primarily as deficiencies rather than variations of human experience, leading to stereotyping that limits opportunities and undermines expectations for success. Ableism is shown in schooling through curricular exclusion, where educational materials frequently overlook the contributions of individuals with disabilities, and inaccessibility, as many schools lack the necessary physical and curricular adaptations for diverse learners. This creates barriers to participation and often results in social isolation for students with disabilities.    Students with learning disabilities face unique challenges, including misunderstandings about their learning styles, low expectations from educators, and unreli...

 “ Aria," written by Richard Rodriguez, tells a deeply personal story about language, identity, and the challenges of fitting into a new culture. Rodriguez shares his experiences growing up as a Mexican-American boy and how learning English changed his life and his family. Throughout the essay, Rodriguez emphasizes the emotional weight of his bilingual upbringing. He expresses both nostalgia for the warmth and intimacy of Spanish and a sense of loss as he gradually moved away from it.  I personally connected to him in a way when he stated how when his family began speaking more English, he felt a growing distance from his parents. For Rodriguez, the lively and heartfelt conversations in Spanish were replaced by awkward and limited exchanges in English. This change not only made communication harder but also made Rodriguez feel less connected to his family's culture and traditions. He describes how their home became quieter, symbolizing the loss of their close bond and cultur...

       Socioeconomic class affects education, as discussed in Patrick J. Finn's Literacy with an Attitude: Educating Working Class Children in Their Own Self-Interest. We for a fact know, richer communities are thought to have the best educational opportunities, while middle class and lower-class neighborhoods do not, according to a common belief. Those in a more privileged community have more access to resources and tutors, along with having the ability to access anything else they need in order to progress. A less privileged community has to go through more educational obstacles and don’t have much availability of resources, along with opportunities.  As we discussed before, the teacher’s attitude and actions towards their student’s plays a big factor in the classroom. As Finn stated, “Teachers who see themselves as allies of their working-class students can help their students see that literacy and school knowledge could be potent weapons in their struggle...

  The blog post for this week we looked at the video “What to look for in a classroom” by Alfie Kohn. In Kohn’s video he gives a ‘ table’ outlining standards for what should be presented in a classroom. The classroom has several positive aspects, such as large areas for socializing, chairs oriented in a certain manner to promote conversation, student work decorations on the walls, and an all-around cheery atmosphere. These things promote a safe and secure, contented learning environment where students can flourish. Learning requires a setting that represents what you, as the educator, want to happen in the classroom. The teacher’s creation of the classroom reflects the student’s education and attitude. In Alfie Kohn’s view the keys to a successful learning environment is support and helping kids in active learning and critical thinking,  all schools to have a feeling of community, and to motivate students with more than just getting good grades. In my pers...

      Carla Shalaby describes the experiences of four students from various backgrounds in Troublemakers. By demonstrating that many loving parents put out great effort to assist their children in the face of difficulties, she refutes the notion that low-income families don't value education. Shalaby also criticizes the way the educational system handles kids who are categorized as "troublemakers". According to Shalaby, kids who exhibit difficult behaviors are punished for not being well behaved students. Teachers sometimes try to fit children into a certain mold, and rather than taking a more comprehensive approach to the educational system, they blame the students or use a more passive aggressive approach. She also discusses how schools deal with misbehavior from students, especially from younger children who may face expulsion for misbehaving. Shalaby says it's critical to comprehend the reasons behind students' actions rather than only punishing them. Teachers...

  The reading  "The Silenced Dialogue" by Lisa Delpit and the video "The Academic and Social Value of Ethnic Studies" are related since they both emphasize how crucial inclusive and culturally suitable schooling is. In order to improve education outcomes and advance an equitable society, both works concentrate on how important it is for educational systems to acknowledge and take into account the different roots and experiences of its students. In order to improve education outcomes and advance an equitable society, both works concentrate on how important it is for educational systems to acknowledge and take into account the different roots and experiences of its students. They argue that when students see their own cultures and histories reflected in the curriculum, it can lead to greater engagement, academic success, and a stronger sense of identity. Both further emphasize how critical it is to provide underprivileged individuals with a voice and make sure that th...