Reyes FNED246

 A Short History of Public Schooling For my blog today, I used Marco's blog as the center of my own to reflect and share for this blog post. I chose his blog because I agree with a lot of the points he brought up and I have my own personal connections and thoughts to add on.  Marco's blog post makes some really interesting points about how public schooling has changed. I agree that Horace Mann's idea of public education was groundbreaking, but I think part of the system could still use some work. For example, the focus on standardized testing and strict curriculums can really hold back creativity and the different ways kids learn. Personally, for me, I am not good with standardized testing at all. I get very anxious and nervous because I don't want to fail. I mean, who wants to fail at something they know deep down they are good at and have knowledge of?  When we look at how education used to happen at home compared to today’s public schools, it shows a big change in ho...

The Four I's of Oppression - Luna Malbroux      Luna Malbroux says that the four I's of oppression—ideological, institutional, interpersonal, and internalized—are all connected and help us understand how unfairness in society continues to exist.      In this argument, the author points out that oppression isn’t just one simple problem; it’s actually a mix of different things.       The ideological part is about the ideas and beliefs that help keep oppression going. A common example is the stereotype that girls are not good at math and science. This belief can discourage girls from pursuing these subjects in school, affecting their confidence and future career choices.       Institutional oppression looks at how rules and systems, like laws, can make things unequal. An example of institutional oppression can be seen in the criminal justice system, where people of color often face harsher sentences compared to th...

 The argument about the relationship between language, power, and education by Lisa Delpit .           The readings discuss how language and power are connected in education. The author explains that students should not have to give up the way they naturally speak but should also learn the standard way of writing and speaking to succeed in school and work. The text highlights the importance of teaching students these language skills while also respecting their cultural backgrounds. By sharing personal stories and teaching ideas, the author encourages a fair and open discussion about language and how schools can better support all students. The author presents a few main arguments throughout the reading:      First, they argue that students, particularly those from excluded communities, must learn the "codes of power" to succeed in mainstream society. Without clear teaching of these language rules and behaviors, students might have ...

Quotes from Dr. Alan Johnson and the Reality of Power, Privilege, and Difference      "You can't deal with a problem if you don't name it; once you name it, you can think, talk, and write about it." This quote emphasizes the importance of identifying and labeling issues. By naming a problem, it becomes tangible and can be addressed through discussion and analysis. This is relevant because it highlights the first step in tackling social issues: recognition. Once a problem is recognized and named, it allows for a common language to be developed around it, enabling more effective communication and collaboration in finding solutions. "People don't want to look because they don't want to know what it has to do with them and how doing something about it might change not only the world, but themselves." This quote explains why people often resist acknowledging social issues like racism or sexism. It suggests that people fear the personal and societal change...

 Hi! My name is Emma Reyes, and I am from West Warwick, RI. My intended major is Elementary Education - Math. I was a competitive dancer for 14 years, and now I am a dance teacher at my old studio! I love to work with kids and be creative. I have three brothers, and my family likes to call me Lemon. I work at a restaurant called Richard's Pub in East Greenwich, RI. I bus tables, do takeout, seat the door, and I am a waitress. A fun fact about me is I am an Army girlfriend. Overall, I am really excited for this semester, and I can't wait to start mentoring/tutoring for this class!