What stands out/has stuck with me?:
Five Tricks Card Game ~
The card game we did in class was very impactful because I think that it perfectly connected to the points we were learning in class, as proposed by Lisa Delpit, which is that there is a culture of power. We must be taught the rules of this culture, because if not, you'll be left will some feelings of inadequacy. When we played the card game, personally, I stopped trying completely half-way through, and just went along with the more "dominant" players' rules, because it was easier than feeling confused and trying to figure everything out. It was interesting to see the different viewpoints of my classmates after we finished the activity, because it displayed the different roles that people took on, and how that illustrates those in society with, and without power.
Alfie Kohn: "What to look for in a classroom" ~
The chart we looked at by Kohn has stuck with me because it is a concise tool that provides a nice perspective on the positive and negatives aspects of classrooms-- some of which I hadn't really thought of before. I have even used him as a lens when looking at the classroom that I am in for my Service Learning.
Service Learning (+ the class discussions about them) ~
I think that my experience volunteering in a Kindergarten classroom at Robert F. Kennedy Elementary School this past semester will stay with me for a long time, as it has given me insights, relationships (both with the students and the teacher), and memories that I know I'll cherish. I'm glad that these FNED courses give myself and my peers the opportunity to be involved in this kind of 'field work.' In addition, the fact that we take the time to discuss Service Learning in class has been beneficial because it has taught me tips on how to manage behaviors, connect with ESL students, advocate for yourself, and more!
I agree about the service learning it was another thing that stuck with me too its was very beneficial
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