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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!
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You put it the right way when you said, “I’ve had a lot of opportunity to examine my identity”. I think this year feels longer because we’ve been given so much “food for thought”. But at the same time, it’s been a fast year because of all the great learning. I’ll admit that just coming off my Master’s I actually thought, what else is there? Well, so much more!
Comment by cinny29 03.16.08 @ 2:32 amI agree that what Gorski has written is worth knowing for all of us to teach everyone. I’m always looking for solutions and new strategies because not one works for everyone. In addition, the more we hear it the better it will stick, at least for me. I’m glad we get the opportunity to hear Gorski speak as well, and my daughter gets to hear him at KSU too.
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