Final Reflection
Looking back at everything we’ve done this semester, a few pieces stand out that I know will stay with me long after this class is over.
1) Lisa Delpit - The Silenced Dialogue
Delpit’s message about the “culture of power” really stuck with me. I’ve learned that being direct and clear with students isn’t being harsh, it makes the rules of school and success understandable. Delpit helped me realize that clarity builds trust and gives students real tools to succeed.
2) Carla Shalaby - Troublemakers
Shalaby’s work changed the way I think about “difficult” students. Instead of seeing so-called troublemakers as problems, I now see them as signals that something in the classroom or school environment isn’t working. The metaphor of them being like canaries in coal mines really helped me understand that these students are often the most aware of injustice or misalignment in the system.
3) Precious Knowledge Documentary
This documentary showed me how powerful it is for students to see their own identities and cultures reflected in what they learn. The ethnic studies program didn’t just improve test scores, it gave students a sense of pride, belonging, and purpose. It reminded me that education isn’t neutral, and culturally responsive teaching can make a life-changing difference.
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