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Question: The text book states as early as 2050, non-hispanic whites will constitue only 53% of the U.S. population. What impact will this have on public schools or will there be any change in public schools?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "It is well to remember that the entire universe with one trifling exception, is composed of others." -John Andrew Holmes
Fact: Melting pot: The conceptual belief that when immigrants from diverse racial/ethnic backgrounds come to the U.S. they blend into the culture and, mixed together with those who have come before, develop into new, distinctly American Identity.
Question ~ Is not speaking out against prejudice and discrimination really just as bad or worse perhaps than being openly prejudice or discriminatory?
ReplyDeleteQuote ~ "If we value our own uniqueness, it is logical and consistent to value what is unique in others." (pg. 172)
Fact ~ In 1906 Horace Kallen coined the term "pluralism" which is based on the belief that "equality of opportunity for all people, respect for human dignity, and the conviction that no single pattern of living is good for everyone." (pg. 169)
Brittany,
ReplyDeleteYes, you must speak out against injustices. If you do not, you send the message (whether or not you want to do so) that the injustice is acceptable. If you were being raped in front of a crowd, how would you feel if no one did anything or said anything about the injustice? Doesn't that send a message to you then? What would their message be to you in the end? Did you matter? Did the injustice matter? What does that teach you?
Fact-In testing sessions where they were asked to identify their race on a pretest questionnaire, black students only answered half as many questions correctly as compared to testing sessions where they were not asked to idetify their race.
ReplyDeleteQuote- Be the change you want to see in the world. Mohandis K. Gandhi (p. 175)
Question- Do you think that immigrants can take loyalty to their native countries too far? I ask this because there was a short story on the internet about a group of Hispanic students that were allowed to take down the American flag at their school to raise the flag of Mexico.
Question: Do you think that eventually all Americans will embrace pluralism?
ReplyDeleteFact: Individuals and organizations committed to pluralism are actively working to bring about social change in the United States and to transform social attitudes from our traditional acceptance of Anglo conformity to acceptance and promotion of pluralism.
Quote: "To be a pluralist requires not only positive attitudes, but also a commitment to engage in activities to change social injustices in our society."
Fact: In 2005, Texas became the fourth state to have more people of color in the state's population thatn white people.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Individualism is an amazing quality. Kids should embrace their culture and backgrounds. As teachers, how can we find a middle ground between conformity and outcast in our classroom?
Quote: "The key factor seems to be mutual interdependence-a situation wherein individuals need one another and are needed by one another in order to accomplish their goal."- Aronson
In response to Chelsey, I do not believe all Americans will eventually embrace pluralism. It's sad to say I think you will always have those close minded people who think they are superior to everyone else. And I believe we have a lot to do before equal opportunity occrs.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Brooke. People continue to pass on their prejudice attitudes to their children and the process continues. Even among minority groups there are prejudices against other minority groups.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Brooke's quote, this is definitely something that would benefit society if individuals would just realize that every person has something unique to offer and contribute. I love this quote!!!
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Do you think the activities listed in the book to create social change work? (Dialogue, Confrontation, Economic Pressure, Research, Inside-Outside Alliance)
ReplyDeleteQuote: "Be the change you want to see in the world."
Fact: In terms of diversity, the best way to understand historic attitudes toward societal diversity is to examine how Americans have responded to immigration, the primary source of our diversity.
Question: How do we, as teacher leaders, break down the social hierarchies of majority and minority groups? Is this something that can be broken down simply by leading by example? Or is this a larger problem that has stretched generations for centuries and may never completely be eliminated? Do we as humans need some sort of way to decide who is better than another, or can we learn to exist as equals among all groups?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "It is well to remember than the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." John Andrew Holmes
Fact: In 2005, Texas became the fourth state to have more people of color in the state's population than white people.
In response to Brittanys question; I believe that speaking out against prejudices and injustice is a must. Dr. Hendrix's example is a perfect example why injustices must be spoken out against. If we were to simply never speak out against injustice when we saw it the world would be much more cruel.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Sarah; as teacher leaders it is always our responsibility to lead by example. Sometimes we might be the only good examples our students see all day. We have to keep trying to make our world a place where everyone is equal. Education is a crucial part of this.
ReplyDeleteQuote...
ReplyDeleteBe the change you want to see in the world. Mohandis K. Gandhi
Fact...
ReplyDelete...studies show that people earn higher salaries based on the level of education they have completed.
Question...
ReplyDeleteWhat type of activities can we perform in school settings to create social change without crossing any lines?
In response to Brooke...
ReplyDeleteI think in order to celebrate individualism you can have a project were each child presents on something about them that is different than the other children. This would encourage each child to be show their differences and also emphasis that each child has different special qualities yet we all are the same in some ways also.
In response to johnandlennie, I think there are many activities that we can do in our classroom to create social change without crossing any lines. We can educate students on how they can be the change in our society. We can give them examples such as, Dr. Martin Luther King.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: Why should American society become pluraslistic?
ReplyDeleteFact: A complex society relies on technology, cooperation and division of labor.
Quote: Pluralism is them greatest philosophical ideal of our time" John Dewey (1859-1952)
In response to johnandlennie, I think it's a great idea to have the students present something different about themselves. Children usually prefer to be like their peers, this would help them see that differences can be interesting and being unique a "cool" thing.
ReplyDeleteIn response to Brittany's question I highly agree with the response from Dr. Hendrix. We have to speak up for what is right in order to expect the necessary change.
ReplyDeleteQuestion: How do we explain to students that we do not want to live in a society where everyone is the same, however everyone has equal treatment? I think it is important for students to understand the vast difference in the two.
Quote: "We are not fighting for integration...We are fighting for recognition as human beings."~Malcolm X
Fact: People of color often are offended by the color blind approach, arguing that it implies a negative attitude about race.
In response to the quote "Be the change you want to see in the world"
ReplyDeleteI think this is a great quote for teachers. Being a teacher gives you the opportunity to create change in students in ways you think it's an opportunity to explore with your students so not only the student is learning but you are too. Our society is ever changing and it our job to change with it and teach it to our students.
Quote Be the change you want in the world Mohandis K Gandhi (1869-1948)
ReplyDeleteFact Pluralism (cultural Pluralism refers to the equal coexistence of diverce cultures in a mutuallysupportive relationshipwithin the boundaries of one nation P169
responce Chelsey: no I dont believe we will there will always be someone who believes he or she is better or someone will be wronged and blame the race of the person that wrong them not the person that did it.
In a county that loves to give test (MAP, EOC, ect...and with those test being so biased how do we overcome that
Question: Is the author trying to tell us that most oppression or injustices to certain ethnic groups is a failure to understand them as human beings, failure to understand their beliefs, cultural heritage and what is considered sacred to them, or a combination of everything?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "The energy of the Irish, Germans, Swedes, Poles, and Cossacks, and all European tribes, and of the Africans and of the Polynesians will construct a new race, new religion, a new state, a new literature." pg 167 Ralph Waldo Emerson
Fact: The term melting pot that describes how immigrants and their cultures blend to make the U.S. a nation of varied cultures was also referred to by various world scholars in the 1800's as "The American Experiment."
In response to the comment made by Dr. Hendrix about speaking out against injustices I would like to say that those who are the victims of the injustices need to speak out and strive for changes first before expecting others to become involved. I see too many people blaming others for problems that they themselves allow to go on everyday in their own lives. I have tried to help others that have been victims of injustices before and end up disappointed sometimes because it's more convenient for them to be victims than not to be victims. In times of need or injustice if you don't help yourself no one will want to help you. As teachers we need to teach students that self improvement, self-esteem, and self-respect are the first steps to ending injustices or oppression.
Sarah,
ReplyDeleteGreat questions as usual here! What do you think? Respond to your questions.
It is complicated. Part of it has been passed down and become a part of some people's ideologies, and part of it is still embedded in the policies and laws. Another part plays itself out with individuals' actions and words too.
Gwen,
ReplyDeleteI love the quote here!
Sierrah,
ReplyDeleteGood quote too!
Chelsey,
ReplyDeleteI think as the world is becoming more "glocal" (global and local), the more we will have acceptance of pluralism. What do you think? We have made strides forward, but don't we still have a long way to go?
Quote- ..."diversity alone in not pluralism. Pluralism is not a given but must be created. Pluralism requires participation and attunement to the life and energies of one another." Ecks pg 173
ReplyDeleteQuestion- If we as Americans value individuality why don't we live in a pluralistic society?
Fact- Blacks, Asians, and Native Americans are excluded from the melting pot theory as it favored "the white Anglo-Saxon Protestant..."
Response- I agree with Dr. Hendrix about speaking out injustices. However, does there come a point in a situation where personal safety takes precedence over speaking out? Does it still convey that the group/person doesn't matter or that you agree with the situation.
Also, to Heidi, I think that immigrants can take loyalty too far. In the situation you spoke about I think it did go too far. I believe that in public places that are funded by the federal and state government only the flag of that country should be flown. I don't think of this just for America. I wouldn't think that the American flag should be flown at schools in Mexico as well.
In response to Brittany's question: There used to be this show on called 'What Would You Do?' It was kind of like Candid Camera, but they set up these controversial situations to see how normal everyday people would react, and whether they would intervene or not. For example, one time they were in a restaurant and had a guy hitting on a girl and whem she got up he slipped a drug in her drink to see if anyone around would say anything. A lot of the scenarios had to do with racism. One that has really stuck with me was in a coffee shop, they had the guy behind the counter refuse service to some Hispanic migrant workers, telling them they "have to order in English in America" and other sterotypical things like that. I remember watching all these people in a rush to buy their coffee and get out of there thinking, "Man, how predjudiced these people must be to not stand up for this poor man!" But then as soon as they got outside the interviewer catches them and asks them why they didn't say anything, and almost all of them said something along the lines of, they didn't think it was their place to get involved.
ReplyDeleteSo, to make a long story short, yes - I do like not standing up to injustices is just as bad as being prejudiced yourself, because that is how the rest of the world will see it. So now I try to remember that. I thought those people were predjudiced against migrant workers because of their inaction, but they were just embarrassed. I bet they were really embarrassed when that show aired though.
Question: As teachers how do we teach our students to be individuals, but also show them the importance of certain social norms.
ReplyDeleteQuote: If we value our own uniqueness, it is log-ical and consistent to value what is unique in oth-ers.
Fact: In 2005, Texas became the fourth state to have more people of color in the state’s population than white people ( the others are New Mexico, Hawaii, and California).
Question: Can people become fluent in English without losing the language spoken in their home, or by their families? Will the children be viewed different by their peers because they speak fluent English in their classrooms?
ReplyDeleteQuote: "We are not fighting for integration...we are fighting for recognition as human beings." -Malcolm X
Fact: The United States society struggles with it's internal diversity.
In response to Sierrah's first question and many discussion posts, our country is changing at a very fast pace. Only in the last 10-20 years have we equipted teachers with the means of teaching ELL students. Since the country may be that way by 2050, we need to up our resources for these families, our ESOL teachers, and our methods we use with these students.
ReplyDeleteQuote:"It is well to remember that the entire universe, with one trifling exception, is composed of others." (pg. 165)
I connect this to my readin of "The Inner World of the Immigrant Child" becuase in the book it talked about educating the whole child. Though they may be from a different country, you need to teach them to be all they can be. They as and individual may be a huge change in the worl one day.
Fact:"Confrontation dramatizes the need for change by public demonstration to show that people are concerned about an issue" (pg. 174)
Role palying in your classroom can be very effective.
Question:Do any of you future students have interest in being an activist for issues? Are you going to be the voice for those taht can't speak for themselves?