Reciprocity In the small classroom, twelve students crowded around me for a new lesson. I chose Armando this time to help me demonstrate a chess opening strategy, but right as I hovered my hands over my horse, he interrupted the game. “Chale Nacho. Aguas con el caballo.” ‘Con el caballo’? That means ‘with the horse!’ Chale? Is he conjugating the verb “charlar,” which means ‘to debate’? Armando must be telling me to debate on moving my horse. Aguas? I know water is ‘agua’ in Spanish, but that phrase can’t mean ‘water with the horse.’ ‘Aguas’ must be a warning like ‘heads up!’ or ‘be careful!’. My face had been frozen this entire time. Armando finally cut in. “Hey! I’m saying ‘jeez Nacho, be careful with the horse.’ “¡Así de cerca!” – So close! … …show more content…
Anytime I teach my students chess, they teach me Spanish in return, whether that be new words, dialects, or even colloquialisms. Learning then is never a one-way road when it involves others. In my classroom, I’ve created a culture that thrives off of reciprocity and the mutual understanding that we’re all teachers and learners. What fascinates me about learning, then, is that it doesn't have to be a lonely experience. It can be a communal effort that is equally empowering--when you share your knowledge--and humbling, when you allow yourself to learn from
In order to design and perform lessons based on such perspective, teachers have to identify possible funds of knowledge which enhance and support students learning. Later, the funds of knowledge should be incorporated into the curriculum. In relation to my college students, it might be difficult to implement this perspective since ethnographic observation requires students and their family to be observed at home. However, there are certain activities I have done in my courses, especially in the Sociolinguistics course, in which my students use their funds of knowledge in a certain way. For instance, my students usually share memories related to language about their relatives and friends who live in another state when discussing regional dialects. They do the same when discussing language features according to age and gender. Most of my students are multilingual; they speak at least three languages, Spanish, and other two languages as a foreign language. So, they share examples related to the themes and their experience about speaking a certain language. In addition, my students usually bring examples of the language practices discussed in class. They obtained such examples from the tv programs, books, and magazines they use for entertainment. Undeniably, these activities allow students to value everyday practices and to perceive changes in their own
“A teacher who establishes rapport with the taught, becomes one with them, learns more from them than he teaches them. He who learns nothing from his disciples is, in my opinion, worthless. Whenever I talk with someone I learn from him. I take from him more than I give him. In this way, a true teacher regards himself as a student of his students. If you will teach your pupils with this attitude, you will benefit much from them.” - Mahatma Gandhi
Language has a big role when it comes to all the cultures, but it can be in different ways as well. It really depends on the background of the student their approach to language. Acquiring/Learning hypothesis really gives you the chance to approach the students in a way that they will feel comfortable. Even though they might not notice, through repetition, visuals and hand gestures, you are helping them acquire the language without disrespecting them culturally. Being relevant and familiar is also a great way to help the students. When doing a lesson, be aware of their background and tie the lesson up with something they are already familiar with. Helping them acquire and learns a language also requires you to challenge them in a way that they feel like they are capable of doing great and being
I've been four wheeling since I was about three. Id say its pretty fun when you're not busy crashing. My favorite thing about four wheeling is having the wind blow in my face, it makes me feel free in a way. When i'm with my family four wheeling nothing can stop us so you better watch out. My best experience while riding a four wheeler was when I was about nine my grandpa and my four year old sister were together on one four wheeler and I was on my own we were riding down the road when my grandpa said “ Aryona do you want to go down there?” i was a little scared at first, but he told me it would be okay, so i said “yes.” Once we got down there I was happy I decided to go because It was awesome! One of my favorite things about
In learning, Vygotsky theorised that in order for learning to occur effectively, the learning experiences had to be meaningful and authentic in cultural context (Eggan & Kauchak, 2010. pp 48). He...
Today in school, the new student in class came up to me and asked why I was so sad all the time, so I explained to him how I had lost everything I ever loved. . . .
My philosophy on education is based on the concept of sharing. Obviously, the most common form of sharing in education is the sharing of knowledge that occurs between a teacher and her students. Although I feel that this type of sharing is crucial, there are many other forms of sharing in education that I value extremely. The sharing of ideas amongst students is another necessary form of sharing in the area of education. I have seen firsthand how effective students teaching students can be. When an educator uses this type of sharing as a way of enforcing a lesson, she is making the process of learning much easier and more powerful. In addition, some students who have difficulty comprehending a teacher’s lesson may understand a fellow student’s slightly different approach to a concept.
In the spring of 2013, my family and I moved from Muskego, Wisconsin to Greensboro, North Carolina. This move across half the country has forever changed my life. This move has allowed me to meet people I would otherwise have never met, and those of who have had a great influence over me. Leaving behind the place I knew, and all of my friends had saddened me. However, I have been able to keep in touch with my friends through the Internet, so that part wasn’t as bad. The scariest part was getting used to a new state that was in a different part of the country, and has a bigger population. The cultural difference were also something that I needed to adjust to, as well as new living conditions. Besides the cultural difference, there was the difference
The day consisted of counting minutes and mile markers. Driving on the empty highway, away from the child that I was, to the adult I was forced to become. Every tree, every sign, every mile marker that passed by was another reminder of how fast I was approaching the one thing I had wanted every second of everyday of my life. This day I would finally become the owner of a horse, the day my dreams would come true. My naive and childish self couldn't fathom how much my life would become uprooted by this horse and this day.
A hobby can be anything that you wish to spend your time on. Whether it be something that you take interest in or something you are forced into. I have only ridden horses for three years. Although, I have never had time to compete in rodeo, I still enjoy riding. I began riding after I recieved my horse, Jake. After doing some research, I practically taught myself to ride him. I was hooked on the fact that I had power over the animal. The connection was irreplaceable. With that said, the secret behind a good rider is the preparations he or she apply, before the ride. Riding a horse takes more preparation than it does training.
Some people think of them as animals. Some people think of them as objects. Some people think of them as friends. Then there are the few who think of them as family. Horses have always been like family to humans, except sometimes closer. There are many benefits to owning or being around horses. They come in many different colors. There is a multitude of breeds, also. Additionally, they have a long history with humans. Horses have unique behaviors. Showing horses has been the past-time or even career of many people. Furthermore, caring for horses can be a handful, but is definitely rewarding. Finally, riding horses is not just a hobby or a sport, but an action of your heart. Horses are wondrous creatures that have lived with man or thousands of years.
My interest in teaching started at a young age. I used to watch my teachers in awe as they were able to find new ways to get their students involved and excited to learn. Their enthusiasm to teach was so inspiring. I would often find myself using that same fervor as I grasped each concept. I, then, was able to relay it to my fellow classmates as a peer tutor. To this day, becoming a teacher is a passion that flows through me. However, my enthusiasm and passion are not the only reasons I would be a good teacher. I aspire to see a student’s ability to grasp the knowledge they never before understood. I aspire to see a student succeed at something they never thought they ever could. I aspire to not only support students with academic skills, but also with life lessons about the value of community, pride in one’s own ethnicity, good citizenship, sportsmanship, and more. I aspire to play a fundamental role in ensuring that all students from all cultures and learning abilities have the opportunity to be guided in a positive learning
... In this process of exchange, both parties are able to pick up something new. In our society today, education has become more of a privilege than a right. Not all people are fortunate enough to have been blessed with a good education. Thus, those people have the responsibility to impart that knowledge to their neighbors, especially to the less fortunate.
...students recognize how much I love my culture and language and how much I enjoy spending my energy on their education. Indeed, I believe that for a teacher there is not greater joy that sees their students to thrive in this society and teach them how exiting is being a bilingual person in this multicultural world that we live in.
Horseback riding is not an activity most people think of, but it is a great escape for some people. Horseback riding is not just saddling up and riding, people have to have a passion for horses and riding. Some things to keep in mind when riding is balance and knowledge on how to keep the horse under control. People can be told how to ride, but each person will have to find a style that works for them. When riding a horse the concept of time, destination and worries do not exist.