Project F. M. E.: An Analysis

These solutions center on teacher training. Teachers typically refer children for remedial education testing. For this reason, they are also the first line of defense against the misplacement of African American children. In order to meet the needs of black males, educators ought to develop understanding of their culture. Teachers must be trained to adjust their teaching strategies for culturally different students in class. For instance, rather than emphasizing the deviant characteristics of the black male culture, teachers should focus on the needs which all ethnic groups have in common, such as the need for artistic expression. Educators ought to inform their students about black lifestyles and challenges. They should do this on a regular basis, and not only in special

How to minimize the hurts of non-white children once their belief on the theory of a society is fair and equality is completely collapsed when the reality is happening in the opposite. In the reading “Why the Myth of Meritocracy Hurts Kids of Color” Mildred Boveda, an assistant education professor at Arizona State University, said: “I will admit that it sometimes felt risky to tackle these difficult conversations, but this [research] underscores why we cannot equivocate when it comes to preparing our children to face injustices.” I agree with her opinion. Because finding the proper solutions to fully empower and equipping the best knowledge that can help children cope better is not easy, but it is the responsibility of the family, the school, and society. The three elements need to act and work together in an effort to dare to speak about the truths mentioned above.

I 'm currently serving as a 2013 Corps member for Teach For America. I joined teach for America because I believe in their mission that all students deserve an equal an excellent education. I also joined because they work with schools where students are growing up in poverty and low income communities; a resemblance of my past. You see, we become our worst critics and even the mir image of success vanishes when our thoughts become clouded with fantasies; imaginative thoughts of the impossible. I longed for success, making it clear that the riches were of no importance to me. To others it appeared that I yes she, is writing her own story; untold was the beginning.

We will house kids who are products of all facets of society. For example, children of immigrants, children who have affluence, children who are loved and cared for greatly and children who may be in a situation of neglect. Teaching is about reaching out to each student, helping them to overcome challenges and be the best that they can be. It seems that an increasing number of these challenges may not be academic in nature. I believe that conquering these challenges actually beings with the little community forming within our classrooms. As teachers we have the obligation to teach our students how to have respect and compassion for one another. How to be on the same team and work together, no matter each person’s background.

I also learned that when young African American individuals have a higher amount of quality connections to others, it lessens their inability to succeed in school and actually enhances their ability to achieve success. Furthermore, when there is a strong connection between an individual and their identification with their race or ethnicity, it promotes a greater sense of self-worth and leads to a better possibility of achieving academically and securing a job later in life. When African American individuals experience discrimination, it negatively impacts their ability to function in school and diminishes their sense of self-worth and quality of life, which inhibits them from experiencing positive outcomes in life. Lastly, these negative outcomes described above are combatted when individuals feel as though they have some influence on creating an environment of equality and justice within

In her school, Dr. Johnson made known how her work towards equity has been to use professional development with her teachers to challenge deficit thinking of her black students. Dr. Johnson states that part of the equity training involves, making “sure that we are not looking down, especially on our black males, that this is how they are and they are never going to get better.” Dr. Johnson has engaged in Courageous Conversations about Race (Singleton & Linton, 2006) with her staff. The following details the demand engaging in race dialogue in schools.

One specific type of behavior characteristic all black people should have is to be strong-willed. With that in mind, our reading tells us that we should start that development with our children. In Naim Akbar‘s writing on miseducation, it is pointed out that it would be revolutionary to start teaching our children that what they are is their will power. And what makes this revolutionary is that once we educate our children on the power of their mind, they are able to move past barriers society has put in place. Slavery may be over, however many of us are still held back through mental shackles inadvertently past down from generations before. Many of us through no fault of our own have accepted an inferior position in society simply because

When I began the process of writing my latest book, The Mis-education of Black Youth in America: The Final Move on the Grand Chessboard, I quickly discovered that there was so much collateral and direct damage that we could not possibly holistically educate our youth without addressing some of the enigmatic issues we face

Throughout history, African Americans have had to struggle through a lot to be seen as equal. Ever since the start of the slave trade long ago, African Americans have been seen as little under the white man. African Americans have had to persevere and fight much more than the white man. In literature, African Americans are not featured a lot unless the book is written by an African American, this can be seen especially in children’s stories. Everyone starts out reading children stories, so the absence of African American kids from children stories means that children will not be introduced to African Americans in books until they are reading more contemporary works such as “Sonny’s Blues” by James Baldwin or “Things Fall Apart” by Chinua Achebe. Children should be more exposed to African American culture and not just the savage or drug side of African American culture.

While these memories are important from my experience, I realized they probably were not for my other classmates. I told a story about there was a black student in our classroom and everyone loved him because of his hair. To us, the white students, his hair was interesting and he was a neat person because of his hair. When thinking more about this, I realized our school had a small percentage of black students. In addition, until high school I never had a black teacher or administer. In one reading, the authors discussed how when a certain race is not present in a field, such as teaching, there is a reason. Since there is a norm for white teachers in the classroom, many students are unable to relate and how teachers can promote a single story experience (Hinchey, 2004). In addition, I soon realized the persistence of color-bind ideology in my schools. Especially in elementary school, I recount drawing pictures and saying how we are all the same on the inside and do not dwell on the color of our skin. While I understand this mindset, it is hurtful for those of color who do have a different unique experience. This idea also gives students the mindset race is not important because we are all the same (Lewis, 2001). When thinking about my future practice, I desire to call out students for harmful language and promote the idea race

My passion is working with children which, by natural result, fosters an array of opportunities to demonstrate my on-the-spot resourcefulness, adaptability, and flexibility. My work in special education and literacy intervention allows me to express the great amounts of compassion that I hold for the children and families I work with, while maintaining a conscientious and professional rapport with both clients and co-workers. In addition to insinuating my deep-rooted values in both my education and the well-being of others, my adept and consistent academic record, which spans a wide variety of subjects, showcases my extraordinary self- motivation and self-drive.

Teachers are much more than they appear to be. Other than the role of professor a teacher takes on the roles of caretaker, mentor, and the voice of reason in the case of unfairness. In Sonia Nieto’s books Why We Teach and What Keeps Teachers Going? she explores the many roles of teachers. In Nieto’s eyes the responsibilities of teachers are to show students that someone cares and has their back even when they think no one does, to push students to rise above any educational disadvantage they may have, to inspire students, and possibly change lives. The three major themes in both of these books are showing love through teaching, teachers changing lives, injustice in education. These themes will be

For over forty years, I have been a part of a school environment is some fashion. I have been the student sitting behind the desk, the teacher in a classroom and that eager parent involved in my children’s school life. Each setting has been a ‘family’ in its own manner, with each member contributing to my growth and understanding of who I am and want to be as an educator and a ‘conscious leader’. My love of learning has instilled a curiosity asking those around me what they have come to know and why they know it. In asking, I have learned about vulnerability and courage and in turn gratitude.

As I begin my teaching career, I will always remember that I am in a privileged position to shape and influence lives. I hope to guide my decisions, words and actions with the phrase “every student a deserving child”.

Let us remember: One book, one pen, one child, and one teacher can change the world. Teaching is a very important responsibility that is crucial to our children in society. Not only does teaching give the teachers responsibility to teach the children school subjects but they also open the children’s minds to create and imagine a world on their own. Teachers not only open the minds of children to open opportunities in their lives but they also provide students with the experience to live their everyday lives aiming for success. This is a profession that is accountable for providing children with the information they need to become better people in not only their communities but also in their workplace. A teacher