EdChange: Reforming Ourselves, Tranforming Our World
Monday March 03rd 2008, 1:40 pm
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I really enjoyed the two articles that were written by Gorski and published on this website.  For me, it finally felt like practical solutions or suggestions in response to multi-cultural teaching!  I’m always looking for the “what can I do know in my classroom?” in response to our discussions.  These articles offered some great ideas…however, as I stated in class on Thursday, I really feel as though the suggestions made are just good teaching strategies for everyone and not reserved for multi-cultural groups!    The list of 20 Self Critical Things I Will Do caused me to really stop and think.  Again, I see these not only pertaining to my growth as an “equitable educator” but as a professional educator.  The need for continuous feedback (both positive and negative), seeing myself as a life-long learner, and continuous reflection on my practice have been the driving forces for me this year!  I have had a lot of opportunity to examine my identity this year and continue to see this as a life-long process, particularly when it comes to my White Identity and how it relates to my culturally diverse students.  I am a work in progress!  I look forward to seeing and hearing Gorski in person!