"While we try to teach our children all about life,
Our children teach us what life is all about."
~Angela Schwindt
Thursday, September 29, 2011
When I think about being a teacher, I consider things like racial differences and how children these days react to one another. I know that at my age I am only now beginning to understand how to see everyone as an individual and not put people into categories. I understand that everyone does not see things in the same light as I do. So my question is, how do we address serious issues such as this in our classroom? What if we hear a student of ours repeat something they heard their parents say that you would consider to be racist. Would you address it yourself?
Misty, I must admit that I think about these issues as well. I feel that racism and any other inequalities we see in our classroom should be addressed immediately. It is our responsibility to make our classroom a loving environment where everyone is welcome and accepted. If I overheard a classmate say something inappropriate I would talk with them in private. In my opinion, it would not matter if it was something a parent said or not. As teachers, I feel that it is our duty to let the individual aware of the wrong doing in a positive manner. Good job!
Misty,
ReplyDeleteI must admit that I think about these issues as well. I feel that racism and any other inequalities we see in our classroom should be addressed immediately. It is our responsibility to make our classroom a loving environment where everyone is welcome and accepted. If I overheard a classmate say something inappropriate I would talk with them in private. In my opinion, it would not matter if it was something a parent said or not. As teachers, I feel that it is our duty to let the individual aware of the wrong doing in a positive manner. Good job!
-Shannon Cunningham