Dear Dr. Jones,
So far, I think this semester is going well. I was somewhat surprised by the format of our classes, but I do enjoy our deeper dive discussions. I think our conversations about culturally responsive teaching is so informative. I didn't realize that our literacy class would be based on the culturally responsive framework, but I am glad it is. I am very familiar with Goldie Muhammad's book and am happy to read more articles regarding the same topic. One thing I am worried about is when I do my deeper dive and lead the discussion. I think I am capable; I am just worried about the sheet we have to create the week before we present.
One thing that I struggled with was the literacy autobiography. I had a hard time remembering many events from such a young age and tried to use what I could remember, which was not much. So, I pulled from the few moments I could recall and tried to connect that with the readings. I think this class is a lot like some of my other graduate classes in that we are connecting our practice to being culturally responsive. I really like how we learn about culturally relevant texts because I can use this information and apply it when building my classroom library.
I am looking forward to the second half of the semester and the rest of our small group discussions. I really enjoy our group and look forward to class each week.
Amanda
Amanda, I am glad to hear you were pleased to have the opportunity to revisit and deepen your understanding of Muhammad's framework. I wish you had shared a bit more about what you found surprising about this class. Did you think I was going to lecture?
ReplyDeleteAs we discussed in class, as we continue to read the chapters in Tompkins you may find that you remember other examples from your own B-6 years of development. Although, it is not ultimately the number of events that you remember, but that you are able to speak to the ways any event influenced your development.