Friday, September 19, 2008

Race and Learning

Chevonne has posted this YOUTube Video on another thread and I wanted to put it here in its own thread for you to watch and comment - this is a provacative video and one that will push you to ask some difficult questions about society, race, schooling, and the way in which we teach children (conciously and unconciously) about race.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=ybDa0gSuAcg


Happy posting, Ladies!

dr.m

HISTORY of EDUCATION

I'd like for you to reflect so far on our readings and what you've seen in the video on the history of our educational system. We talked briefly about some things that seem to resonate from our past in today's schools and classrooms. Why is it that these things have not changed? Have our students not changed? How, as teachers, would you learn from the past and improve it for your students?

Remember, this is only a starting "prompt" for you - start here and run with it! ;) Can't wait to hear what you all have to say...sometimes class is too packed (especially as we catch up) to get to everyone!

Jump right in!

dr.m