Other People's Children Cultural Conflict in the Classroom
The Silenced Dialogue: Power and Pedagogy in Educating Other People's Children
By: Lisa Delpit
My 3 takings points for this article:
1. Tell my students. I tell them that their language and cultural style is unique and wonderful but that their is a political power game also being played.......
There is a time and a place: I grew up with the ideology. I had pride in my cultural ebonics that my mother hated. and I would cherish them around my friends and some family. But I knew when I needed to present my self to make it in the world and be "proper". My mother was big on "PROPER" she always loved when a co-worker (white) told her how polite and well educated her kids were. As much as it was a cringy moment for her and us. We knew it was mandatory to succeed in the world.
2. They won't listen; white folks are going to do what they want to do anyway.......
This sounds like privilege (thinking about Johnson's reading) So why would you not want to perspective of someone who is knowledgeable about the cultural about ways to engage students to get them excited to learn. to understand the dynamics of home life. ( systemic racism has both parents working to survive)
3. The authoritative teacher can control the class through exhibition of personal power establishes meaningful interpersonal relationships that Garner students respect......
This is my style of running my space I engage youth I give respect and earn their's by relationship building, being human and just an older version of them. however I will conduct myself in a way that keeps the classroom in a vibe of respect at all times and am open to needing to be "checked" myself. I think of it as a collaboration of minds trying to discover and adventure this world.
The authors argues that white is not always right and we need to be open to other perspectives in the classroom to educate our students. We have to give them what they need and also let what they have shine.
Listen to: We are the World
"Our children teach us what life is all about" I truly believe this!
ReplyDeleteI, too, run my youth spaces in an authoritative, care-driven style. Saying what you mean and meaning what you say is easier for youth to understand and follow. It's not mean it's just direct and to the point.
ReplyDeleteYour students are lucky to have you! I really respect the attitude of being direct but caring. Kids are tougher and more understanding than most people let them be. If we treat them as equals (to an extent) they will be more confident and engaged.
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