The quote "Education is a great equalizer" is one that I have heard throughout the years. It has been said in many different shapes and forms, but that was the general message. However, as much as I want this to be true, I know that is it is not reality. Is success and one's future really based on their achievement? Or is it based on their ascriptive factors such as race, ethnicity, religion, and socio-economic status. Some may argue that once someone works hard, he or she is destined for greatness. However, from Gorski's chapter, this is not the case, and these minorities are often at a disadvantage. Though it may be difficult for an educator to truly solve this issue, I plan to do everything in my power to help in little ways that I can. I long for a world where equality truly exists, in and out of education, and every student has an equal opportunity for success, despite his or her background.
The quote, "more wealth means more choices, more opportunities, more success" is one that is unfortunately true in today's society. My goal as an educator is to abolish the segregation of my students into "classes" and do all that I can to create equality. Students should not categorize themselves into a certain class, and it would be my job to ensure this. In my internship, all students and made to feel equal, and from what I can see, there is no discrimination from any of the educators. This is a great example of how all classrooms should be.
"A colorblind society is one which racial or ethnic group membership is irrelevant to the way individuals are treated." This is the goal of all educators - to treat a student based on his or her character rather than exterior characteristics. However, the article "The Colorblind Perspective in School: Causes and Consequences" takes a different perspective. I have never thought in of it that way. Never mentioning the fact that race and ethnicity exists, and pretending that we are all one, may actually have many consequences. As an educator, I must be aware of the inequality that exists in the classroom, rather than being "colorblind." This way, I can address the issues that result from this, and can actively make a difference. However, I must be careful to maintain a balance and not make the class feel segregated. There is a fine line between being completely colorblind and being effectively aware, and I hope that when I am an educator, I would be sure not to cross it.
Gorski, Paul C. (2013). Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Schofield, Janet Ward. "The Colorblind Perspective in School: Causes and Consequences." Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives. By James A. Banks and Cherry A. McGee. Banks. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997. 258-83.
The quote, "more wealth means more choices, more opportunities, more success" is one that is unfortunately true in today's society. My goal as an educator is to abolish the segregation of my students into "classes" and do all that I can to create equality. Students should not categorize themselves into a certain class, and it would be my job to ensure this. In my internship, all students and made to feel equal, and from what I can see, there is no discrimination from any of the educators. This is a great example of how all classrooms should be.
"A colorblind society is one which racial or ethnic group membership is irrelevant to the way individuals are treated." This is the goal of all educators - to treat a student based on his or her character rather than exterior characteristics. However, the article "The Colorblind Perspective in School: Causes and Consequences" takes a different perspective. I have never thought in of it that way. Never mentioning the fact that race and ethnicity exists, and pretending that we are all one, may actually have many consequences. As an educator, I must be aware of the inequality that exists in the classroom, rather than being "colorblind." This way, I can address the issues that result from this, and can actively make a difference. However, I must be careful to maintain a balance and not make the class feel segregated. There is a fine line between being completely colorblind and being effectively aware, and I hope that when I am an educator, I would be sure not to cross it.
Gorski, Paul C. (2013). Reaching and Teaching Students in Poverty. New York, NY: Teachers College Press.
Schofield, Janet Ward. "The Colorblind Perspective in School: Causes and Consequences." Multicultural Education: Issues and Perspectives. By James A. Banks and Cherry A. McGee. Banks. Boston: Allyn and Bacon, 1997. 258-83.