Questioning Learning (Quotes)

 "You must arouse children's curiosity and make them think about school"

*key word children, children like to play, be entertained, laugh, question and learn new things. it is possible for teachers to incorporated that all in one and complete a far greater deal of teaching with great techniques  also is this is done correctly as the child grow he will appreciated and look forward to learning and school in future years.

“In spite of the fact that teaching by pouring in, learning by a passive abortion are universally condemned, that they are still entrenched in practice”  

* Most students already dread the fact they have to go to class for a period of time and they rather spend their time else where. Many teachers make it worse but lecturing for a time period where they expect us to just take notes and understand everything. it isn't the best way to teach in my opinion for the fact as human beings our attention span does not reach the lengths that a student can comprehend. where is the learning in that?

“Education is a socializing activity organized, funded and regulated by authority who set a curriculum managed in the classroom by teachers”

* Education should be just as Dr. Bogad Sets up her classes. classroom based on discussion, socializing and arguments all benefiting in learning from her guidance but strongly between each of our classmates. a brilliant technique because it keeps the class attentive, aroused, exciting and different.i believe if classes were designed like this school would be a much better environment..


Question: Arent questions the way we learn? so why is it that some teachers dont not allow their methods of teaching to be questioned and take it personal. 

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https://ceprofs.civil.tamu.edu/llowery/Teaming/Morgan1/sld006.htm

Equal = Fair ? (connection)

    Kliewer, "citizenship in school: Reconciliation down syndrome", in this article he has us thinking about disabilities. Fape which is a free and opportunity public education that guarantees the right to education for all children with disabilities  also offing safeguards for children that ensure the student will be educate in the least restrictive environment along with non disabled student. Separate is not always equal and sometimes you have to readjust to create success.Equality mean that everybody must get the same treatment, equality is important but is not always fair. Kliewer says "community is derived from each individual's recognition of the value of every other individual". Also " no voice is deterministically silenced"; two powerful quotes shaping this article.
   The 1st connection i made was when Johnson said say the word "people first" in conversation towards any and all people. what Johnson means by this is you don't say the kid the crippled kid or my down syndrome student, weather you say Mike the one in the wheel chair or Charlie with down syndrome. it make the individual feel like a regular individual instead of an outsider or kid with a problem.  
   Also Wise came to my head, in 1954 we had laws passed of equality which we in fact know that equality is not always fair, specifically toward races but you can and should tie it towards this situation as well. It like separate schooling for blacks and whites you shouldn't separate a individual because he or she is not mentally or physically stable, yeah some situations are different but never the case should it be designed that way. Our president is black we are moving forwards not back towards segregation of indifference. 

Comment: At the end of the day we have similar lives and similar days to somebody why make their day harder by putting a label on them and trying to separate or discriminate. 

http://www.gallup.com/poll/8992/separate-equal-americans-favor-special-schools-mentally-disabled.aspx

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Literacy a Struggle or Not (connection)

In the article, Finn describes the two kinds of education. One is powerful literacy that builds power and authority and the second is functional literacy that develops productivity. The working class does not get that powerful literacy since Finn described; the ones who have access to it are the rich. We can see a cycle that repeats constantly as access to both types of literacy are still limited to one class. It's hard for change since the working class does not have the literacy that provides power and those with power are too comfortable with the way things are to make changes. This reminded me of "Amazing Grace" by Johnathan Kozol. you have Manhattan and you have Harlem; Manhattan which is wealth full of the necessary tools to grow and become anything you desire and then you have Harlem a place which is in a massive struggle with that needs help with resources to help development and is using few resources it has to build and move day by day. Both in ways are similar that it is a running city like literacy that provides power but different when it comes to resources and development for change which is needed.

I believe that students should be able to question authority in school and that teachers should encourage and emphasize that action. Like the example Dr. Bogad showed us we aren't in high school anymore and should not  made to do work where it is not challenging us intellectually. Finn also supports this when he gave the many examples of the working class school's classrooms. Teachers rarely gave explanations on things that were taught in class. . By questioning their teachers, students can understand why they are learning and why it is important.  Teachers need to provide the tools for students to interpret an understanding of learning and knowledge. It's the same as giving the tools to students to obtain powerful literacy in Finn's argument.

http://www.scholastic.com/teachers/article/literacy-education-21st-century

Comment: i related this misinformation to a quote im sure everybody has heard " the rich get richer while the poor stay poor" we all know the basis of the quote. i feel like learning should be the opposite everybody should have the same outlets and resources.

So Much For Equal (Extend.)

     For the center of my argument i chose Brittani's blog, which i defiantly agree with 100%, she started with contextual facts then leading into the very strong connections from Kozol and Johnson which was very articulate.
   Back in the this age of time was very difficult with passing laws of equality which we in fact know that equality is not always fair as Brittani's facts she mentions about separate schooling for blacks and whites. it is difficult on both ends to make school separate because on one hand you have white verbally and physically assaulting blacks but then separating blacks to their own school just makes the situation socially incorrect. Also know that these racism in society has ended, it has not it is very much alive but not as visible as it was back then.
     As stated with the connection to Johnson white privilege is strong in this case, which it is only an mountain high battle with any race opposing them especially blacks.That is why we know and understand this like our President and overcome obstacles. obstacles only make you work harder and appreciate what you have in the end.
      Cleverly noticing a strong quote from Kozol "a band-aid on a broken leg"  how in the south Bronx condoms and needles were passed out for protection and safer uses of the tool, instead of doing the said act in increasing ways with chances of diseases; but also promoting the ideas. Another way we see our President Obama as an example of this is, by being a stepping stone to show America and other countries that time of change and open minds are upcoming and will open doors and promote challenges through diversity.

     Great Job Brittani it was a pleasure to read you blog and relate knowledge and ideas i also agree with.

question: could you really picture living in a time where you were judged souly on your race and out casted to you and just people of you ethnicity

http://www.pbs.org/wnet/supremecourt/rights/landmark_brown.html

Legalize the herb of the soul (Argument)

I have a very simple stance on this matter which i think it should be legalized for many obvious reasons. Many people tend to forget that Alcohol is a drug which is legal that is abused and has many recorded negative factors. Rape, liver failure, theft, abuse, fights and Death in many different ways one most common is drunk driving. Now look into the negative occurrences under the influence of Marijuana, that is just one slight stance i have on the issue.

Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States, who is not on a definite pro or con, i believe who would want to hear our president conducts himself in illegal natures, I found some pros about the issue. "When it comes to medical marijuana, I have more of a practical view than anything else. My attitude is that if it's an issue of doctors prescribing medical marijuana as a treatment for glaucoma or as a cancer treatment, I think that should be appropriate because there really is no difference between that and a doctor prescribing morphine or anything else. I think there are legitimate concerns in not wanting to allow people to grow their own or start setting up mom and pop shops because at that point it becomes fairly difficult to regulate." "I would not punish doctors if it's prescribed in a way that is appropriate. That may require some changes in federal law.I will tell you that...the likelihood of that being real high on my list is not likely." From these quotes I see that he believes if it is for real medical reasons then yes hes thumbs up for it. As for actually making it legal is going to take a lot of time and efforts that are very possible but there are other tasks he has to take order to 1st before this act.

Mitt Romney, former Governor of Massachusetts, who lands on a clear con on the issue belives strongly on the opposite end. "I believe marijuana should be illegal in our country. It is the pathway to drug usage by our society, which is a great scourge -- which is one of the great causes of crime in our cities. And I believe that we are at a state where, of course, we are very concerned about people who are suffering pain, and there are various means of providing pain management. And those that have had loved ones that have gone through an end of life with cancer know the nature of real pain. I watched my wife's mom and dad, both in our home, both going through cancer treatment, suffering a great deal of pain. But they didn't have marijuana, and they didn't need marijuana because there were other sources of pain management that worked entirely effectively. I'm told there is even a synthetic marijuana as well that is available. But having legalized marijuana, in my view, is an effort by a very committed few to try and get marijuana out into the public and ultimately legalize marijuana. It's a long way to go. We need less drugs in this society, not more drugs, and I would oppose the legalization of marijuana in the country or legalization of marijuana for medicinal purposes because pain management is available from other sources." This is what i like to say is the old school dad, who hears the word drugs and see no good outcome in the whole issue for drugs are bad and only bring problems.

Question: why is it that alcohol is legal and marijuana isnt? after all dont people die very often from alcoholism related incidents. 

http://2012election.procon.org/view.answers.election.php?questionID=1712

http://2012election.procon.org/view.answers.election.php?questionID=1711

Service Learning... Which end do you lean? (Reflection)

"In The Service Of What?" Kahn and Westheimer had two different views on service learning the charity view and the change view. There can be many reasons as to why a person or student may take a service learning. 

People that tend to lean towards the charity end normally are focused and happy by just the rewarding experiences by volunteering. Many people tend to like feeling the did a good deed by helping, giving back and putting caring feelings into work they do.  Also it can be classified as civic duties that may project oneself  of responsibilities they feel like they must uphold  for a great acknowledgment deep withing their heart or oneself. This plays a big part in self moral development that you do not get paid doing and usually is a temporary to fixing the problem.  

Other that just change normally want some view points in social, economic,  ideals and inequalities; most in ways of reconstruction. The difference here in change is that people are more involved in discussions gaining connections and insights trying to make a difference with deepening relations. The outcome has more of an impact which is more inspiring and normally effects communities  . understanding another reality, awareness leading to a great reflection with hopes of a better  outcome.

I believe with my service learning that i do with my students a George J West Elementary is on the charity end; hitting all points which stated. Also in strong hopes of changing my students that i get to work on with one on one, gaining strong insight for my future teaching experiences which inspires me. Lets not forget that i am receiving great reflection on my teaching abilities as they grow.         

Comment: doing vips with my elementary school helped me understand this alot easier and im so glad i have the opportunity to get to work at George West Elementary.

http://www.charityforchange.org/

Gay Pride Parade New York 2012 (Misc.)

I am sharing this video connecting it to our lesson we learned with LGBT. I never had any problems with any Lesbians, Gays, Bisexuals or transgenders so i had no problem going this past summer with a group of friends, mixed with guys and girls. Me, and 3 of my straight friends went along which we got invited to go with 5 of my lesbian/ bisexual friends. We thought it would be a good gesture to support our very excited friends we met this summer, which we got so close we are like a family. On our adventure to NYC it was such a different mood from all other times spent  there. Not a bad thing at all just a good vibe of support, togetherness, happiness, laughs and pride. along with all that it was parade which is shown but also a celebration along all the area and streets of the parade. Me and all my friends had such a great time we forgot the LGBT community were celebrating for a reason which i came to believe was to show that they are here and proud people who just want to be accepted.

http://www.nycpride.org/