While conversations about gender equity may be difficult to have, I think they are incredibly important to have. In my classroom, I hope to create a community that is welcoming and warming for EVERYONE, regardless of sexual preference or gender. If a student in my classroom identifies with a gender that doesn't correspond with the one they were assigned at birth, that is completely fine with me. I have many friends at the moment who do not fall under the umbrella of "cisgendered," and I know how important it is to them to be treated with respect. I anticipate that some students may not be "used" to being around transgender or non-binary classmates, and probably have misconceptions about both. That being said, it's important to me that they respect their classmates, and if need be, I'm prepared to speak to them in private about the necessity for understanding and compassion. I do not intend on addressing the issue to the entire classroom, only because I would hate to bring unwanted attention to students, but if they were to request that I address the entire class, I would.
The classroom needs to be a safe space. Now more than ever. Students and faculty need to be forward thinking and loving-- to everyone!
Sunday, February 5, 2017
My Part in the "System"
Local Setting:
I hope to have a positive influence in the local setting. If I become a teacher, I intend on being actively involved with my students, and as a result, involved with their parents, too. I want to foster a welcoming environment, and I think a good way to go about doing that is to receive input and insight from those in my immediate community. At the moment, it's hard to predict how innovative and exciting my teaching will be, but I do hope I can be looked at by my faculty as a source of inspiration for creative and interesting assignments and strategies!
State and District:
Honestly, even though I am a goal driven individual, I do not think I will strive to have a large influence that extends beyond the local setting. While I have admiration for those working to better the district for my students and my peers, it does not seem like something I will play a very active role in. Of course, if there are meetings that I can attend to be well informed on district and state matters, polls to vote on, or surveys to fill out, I'd happily do so. Like I said, I want to foster a welcoming environment, and am willing to take several steps in order to do so.
Broadest Setting:
As I said, I do think I will serve a large role in the broadest setting. I'd like to be part of a union, which may in turn influence the broad setting, but it's hard to say at the moment. I would like to set a good example as a teacher in my school, one who is understanding of cultural and socioeconomic differences, and if my example can better the entire state or nation, then that'd be great! I recently saw a video of a teacher that had secret handshakes with each of his students. It had millions upon millions of views, which countless comments from admiring teachers. Maybe that could be me? Who knows! :-)
I hope to have a positive influence in the local setting. If I become a teacher, I intend on being actively involved with my students, and as a result, involved with their parents, too. I want to foster a welcoming environment, and I think a good way to go about doing that is to receive input and insight from those in my immediate community. At the moment, it's hard to predict how innovative and exciting my teaching will be, but I do hope I can be looked at by my faculty as a source of inspiration for creative and interesting assignments and strategies!
State and District:
Honestly, even though I am a goal driven individual, I do not think I will strive to have a large influence that extends beyond the local setting. While I have admiration for those working to better the district for my students and my peers, it does not seem like something I will play a very active role in. Of course, if there are meetings that I can attend to be well informed on district and state matters, polls to vote on, or surveys to fill out, I'd happily do so. Like I said, I want to foster a welcoming environment, and am willing to take several steps in order to do so.
Broadest Setting:
As I said, I do think I will serve a large role in the broadest setting. I'd like to be part of a union, which may in turn influence the broad setting, but it's hard to say at the moment. I would like to set a good example as a teacher in my school, one who is understanding of cultural and socioeconomic differences, and if my example can better the entire state or nation, then that'd be great! I recently saw a video of a teacher that had secret handshakes with each of his students. It had millions upon millions of views, which countless comments from admiring teachers. Maybe that could be me? Who knows! :-)
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