Assignment 1A

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Assignment 1A – Personal Identity Analysis Activity 1: Identity Web 1. The first invisible characteristic I like to reflect on is love and my wife. We met in a time when I was very lost. She was the light that I needed in life to get my life going. I was able to experience love with her and experience what is the meaning behind a true relationship. I will forever be grateful for being able to experience love everything with her. 2. The second invisible characteristic I like to talk about is my family and my parents. Even though both of my parents passed away a few years ago, I keep on cherishing happy memories from my childhood. I am thankful for my parents who were always there for me, listened to me, advised me, and supported my hobbies and such. 3. The third characteristic is the feeling of accomplishment after finishing my bachelor's degree in psychology. It has been a long and bumpy road due to me working full time while attending school at the same time but the feeling of holding my diploma was priceless. 4. My career as a physical education teacher is extremely rewarding to me. There is nothing better than a sparkle in a child's eye while saying, "Look I can make the shot,” at the same time. Each child in my PE class has a unique way of learning, which can be challenging for me at times. However, when the child finally understands the material being taught that becomes a reward for me. 5. Traveling is my last invisible characteristic. I love to travel and see new places. I also enjoy learning about the history of the specific area. It is exciting for me to travel around the U.S. and visit famous places such as Yellowstone National Park as well as traveling to foreign countries learning about them cultures, traditions, food, and such. I also get to spend time with my husband. Activity 2: Cultural Iceberg

Food Appearance Language Art Visible Music Holidays Traditions stories Role in society Raising children based On culture and customs Less Visible Body Language, Communication, Respecting elders, Personal hygiene, Family values, Work ethic Beliefs, values, Thinking process, Perspective about the world, Attitudes, self-awareness, coping, laughing, meaning of life, Fear, critical thinking skills, waning vs needing things, Not Visible Hobbies, leadership roles, perfection, cooperation vs Competition Reflection Questions:  What cultural factors formed you, and what cultural norms do you navigate as a learner? Where do they complement each other, and where is there conflict? I believe that one of the most cultural factors that formed me was language. I grew up in Czech Republic and my first language is Czech. Language is important in each culture because it is used for communication.

English language is my cultural norm I navigate as a learner. Both languages conflict because there are no similarities, the pronunciation and accent marks on words are in different places on the words in comparison to English. However, language connects people. When I came to the U.S., I did not speak any English, therefore communication was extremely hard for me. This was before cell phones, Google Translator, and other devices and platforms. I navigated my way through English because I wanted to be able to talk to people, to be able to communicate in everyday life activities. It took me a while to learn English but also made me realize the importance of language and the connection it shares among people. Activity 3: Stereotype Reflection Questions:  Does race effect your every move? Have you ever given it much thought? - I would say race affects my every but not in the sense that one would think. I am seen as a Mexican that works hard but labeled crazy terms.  Was this activity uncomfortable? Why? - It is not uncomfortable but eye opening to hear the stories of those who have gone through so much from radical reasons.  Were there some groups you had more positive impressions of? Were there some you had more negative thoughts about? Why do you think this is? - Some statements made me stop and think about my life a little deeper. The statement “you know, if you’re driving on the highway and not being stopped, you don’t get to the end of your drive and say “Gee I wasn’t randomly stopped today.” You just take for granted that you got in your car, drove to your destination without incident like you do most days. It’s not something that you think of as a function of being a white person in this society.” I guess I too take it for granted as I never through it and how I haven’t been pulled over in the years because I have a white person look.  How might these stereotypes influence your opinions of families and students in your class? If you can provide some examples. - Seeing these examples through their lenses really helps you take a step back from the privilege googles and think about how the families feel. I had sympathy for those of other races because I have been told of their struggles, but it’s not sympathy that they need from me.  What stereotypes do you think have been applied to you throughout your journey as a learner? - One stereotype I have been applied to is that I am a field worker not someone who should go to school. Another one is I am a hard worker because all Mexicans work hard.  What stereotypes do you think you may have applied to others? - I believe I use Mexican stereotypes against my work race and its unconsciously because most of the time my family likes to joke around that way.  How has that been helpful, and where has it created challenges for you? - It has been helpful because it is a huge eye opener. I need to figure out how to stop unconsciously applying it to others.

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Activity 4: Hidden Bias Activity 5: Personal Assets and Supports For this section, consider the questions below to fill out the table.  What assets does your personal identity provide you with, and what supports do you need to leverage them (be specific)?  Think of a specific time when you feel like your identity set you up to succeed: what was it about that circumstance that led to you feeling prepared, confident, and successful? - I am very detail oriented. I make calendars and calendars full of information. I use my phone calendar, I have one at work, home and in my backpack. I made a goal of being able to get a job as a teacher and begin school right away last year. I was able to accomplish that goal due to my assets. My Assets Supports I Need… Caring Honest Planning and Decision Making Resistance Skill Attention to Detail Time-Management Public Speaking Communication Comparing Building Confidence Activity 6: Final Synthesis I was surprised to learn about myself how much of an influence being a minority has. I think that association stems back to my childhood and upbringing. I grew-up in an Mexican Household, where gender roles were very much part of the culture. I had a wonderful supporting parent and have great memories of my childhood. However, I grew-up in a culture where women were expected to take care of household

responsibilities, everyday chores, and children, while having full time jobs. The women earned less money than the man, therefore, the men were automatically praised as "bread winners." The culture and traditions are affecting me to this day. I still have a hard time asking my husband to help with chores around the house. He usually takes the initiative into his hands while understanding my bias as a barrier. Another stereotype that has been applied to me is my accent. I teach a PE class in Tranquillity High School, which is a small rural school in Fresno County. The children living in the towns that feed into the school do not have as many opportunities to be exposed to people from foreign countries, different ethnic groups, cultures, and such. When I first started working in Tranquillity, there were many students who would tell me that I speak funny. Some of the students even asked me if I had a problem with my speech. This was not due to a lack of respect towards me but simply of not having the experience of meeting people who spoke a lot more proper. I must confess that the first time I heard that I speak funny it took me by surprise. I believe I overreacted to that remark, the first time I heard it from a student because I asked her in a very stern voice what she meant by me speaking funny. However, this personal experience made me fully realize the biases minority groups, people of different religions and beliefs must deal with in everyday lives. I think it made me a better person as well because I have grown lot more appreciation and respect for different races, ethnicities, cultures, and traditions from people around the world. This year one of my students suddenly move to a different PE class. I was told that the mother of the student was complaining about me because I was talking to proper but with a Mexican accent and her son could not understand me. Yet, he always followed my directions and knew how to approach his assignments. It still hurts today when I think about that remark. However, the comment also gave me an opportunity to teach more about diversity and tolerance for other races.

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