Blog Post #11 Reflection

  When you look at everything we have done this semester, what stands out to you as meaningful? Pick 3 things that you think will stick with you (article, quote, video, podcast, activity, etc)

First thing that stands out to me the most is the card game we all played together. That was a wonderful way to show students what it's like to learn things differently and have different culture norms and backgrounds. I was proud of myself for getting why we were playing that game and being able to explain what it meant afterwards.

Second thing that stands out to me is the day we talked about LGBTQ rights and whats going on in our country today with all the stuff that Trump is doing. It stands out to me because I was glad it was being brought up and I felt like my voice mattered in the class as someone who is trans. But it also stands out to me because i was so nervous to say whats on my mind but I did anyway, and it felt good to get it out. I do wish we talked about more of the stuff that Trump has done thats caused many other minority groups to suffer aswell, if you're gonna bring up one problem why not bring up more things he's done y'know? I want other students to feel like how I felt that day being able to speak whats on their mind.

Last thing that stands out to me is when we looked at the privilege wheel and shared with partners what privileges we have and don't have, it was interesting to see what differences I had with my partner, it was a very extreme difference so hearing each others backgrounds compared was interesting to hear. I even showed some friends outside of class the wheel and we talked about our differences and how it effects us, I think that wheel is a good activity for people to do.

1. The authors I've chosen for my Key Assesment are Rodriguez and Kohn.

2. Rodriguez's central arguement is the cultural conflict of learning a new language in a new country as a kid. Kohns arguemnt is that classrooms needs collaborative learning.

Blog Post #9 Dr Sasha Sidorkin Q's

 Dr Sasha Sidorkin Questions

1. Do you think that AI could ever replace teachers?

2. Do you think AI is developing like when the internet was? Referring to the different opinions it has when it was first made

3. What rules do you think is reasonable for AI usage in schools?

Blog Post #8 (Reflection/Quotes)

"Aria" Rodriguez  

Key Points:

Language and Identity: Rodriguez discusses how language shapes personal identity. He feels a strong connection to Spanish, the language of his family, but also recognizes the necessity of English in his education and social life.

Cultural Conflict: The chapter illustrates the conflict between his Mexican heritage and the American culture surrounding him. This duality creates a sense of alienation as he navigates both worlds.

Education and Assimilation: Rodriguez reflects on how his education pushed him to adopt English, which he sees as a means to succeed in American society. However, this assimilation comes with a price, as it distances him from his family's culture.

Loss of Intimacy: The author expresses a sense of loss regarding the intimacy of family life that was tied to speaking Spanish. He feels that by prioritizing English, he loses a connection to his roots and the warmth of familial interactions.

Bilingualism's Emotional Weight: Rodriguez highlights the emotional complexities of being bilingual, including feelings of pride and shame, belonging and exclusion.

These points encapsulate the central themes of language, identity, and cultural conflict in the chapter. This reminds me of my own experience with cultural conflict or Identity with my culture. A lot of people tell me that I sound "white" that I don't have a black accent, stereotyping what black people "should" sound like. It's strange to hear because it makes me feel like I'm not "black enough"

Quotes: 

Here are some notable quotes

“I was a stranger in my own home.”

“The language of my parents was not the language of my school.”

“I learned to speak English, and with it, I learned to think in English.”

 “I felt that I was losing my identity as I learned to speak English.”

“The intimacy of family life was lost to me as I learned to speak a new language.”

The third quote is really interesting because it makes me wonder what the author really means by that. Does he mean when he's thinking he's speaking english in his head rather than Spanish? or does he mean he's starting to think like an average english speaker like gaining American culture that is causing him to have different beliefs?