Blog Post #1
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In the past, I've often brushed off any problems relating to prejudice and bias in schools because it always felt like my school was really good with these issues while I was growing up, which made it feel like these issues were all resolved. After reading through all the articles and videos from this weeks module, as well as last weeks, it made me recognize that many kids unfortunately still face prejudice and bias in schools today. The hate in this country that we see all over social media, and on the news, is definitely as prevalent as ever, and it makes me sad that our youth has to experience it as well. The article "Hate in Schools" had many different examples of hate-fueled incidences involving race, and prejudice against others, and many of these examples were hard to believe. I found it hard to believe that people could be so hurtful just based on the color of someones skin, or their ethnicity. Reading about what Janai and Jayla Johnson had to witness at their school, such as reading the horrible things on the bathroom stall, and hearing other students use racial slurs and praise the KKK is something no student should ever have to go through. I also thought The Laramie Project was extremely powerful, and something that I would love to show to my future students. Although an absolute tragic event occurred, it seems like by the end of the film, the residents of the community are a lot more welcoming to change. |
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In my future classroom, there will be no tolerance for racism, or hate of any kind. I will make sure to use all of the resources provided in our previous two module to make sure everyone feels comfortable in my classroom, no matter what race, ethnicity, or sexual orientation they may be.
Nick Incalcaterra
Hi Nick, your blog is well-written, and I enjoy reading you blog and how you compare in the past and now on how students are facing. I totally agree with you about in the future, showing the film, The Laramie Project with the students because I personally think as future educator, it’s really important for students to see how others expresses on the topic racism. It’s really important as educators to speak-up and be honest with the students about the topic. I also believe as you mention that now school are definitely doing better with students and opening their minds to the real world. I feel that it’s really important to show the student the truth about prejudice/bias in the world. Your blog has empowered my thoughts and idea for my future classroom and for my future students because I feel that it’s a great thing to do in the classroom. I definitely can relate to you about what you mention on your blog about your future classroom where there will be no tolerance for racism or hate in any kind. I believe that its important because I want my future students to be kind and be loved with people around them and care for one another. And I believe that as a future educators, we will definitely show these acts of kindness and caring for each other.
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