Assignment 1A – Personal Identity Analysis (1)
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Assignment 1A – Personal Identity Analysis
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Activity 2:
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? Plus your own thoughts and connections!
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There are many cultural factors that formed me starting with the language I speak. Spanish incorporates feminine and masculine verbiage which helped me distinguish characteristics such as gentle versus firm.
It allows me to better navigate as a learner as I feel better equipped to differentiate when a topic is more sensitive. My upbringing revolved around showing others respect which now helps me as I have better adapted to allowing others to speak and voice questions or frustrations that are within my power. However a conflict I can think of is how having a dominance mentality can blind me of other customs some of which may be newer to internet culture. I am aware by admitting my own norms I can identify how all this leads to biases.
Activity 3:
Does race affect your every move? Have you never given it much thought?
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I have never really given it much thought to the extent in which race affects my moves. Reflecting on myself I can recall being comfortable with what's familiar which is my own race but when it came to others, there were times I remember being hesitant but because it was an uncommon experience. Was this activity uncomfortable? Why?
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To an extent it was uncomfortable, in particular watching the video "Because I’m Latino, I can’t have money?" Kids on Race. It was disheartening to hear the negative experiences children have when dealing with their experiences. As one of the kids mentioned, many times we may not realize something may come off as offensive if we don't truly understand what we are saying or what we even stand for. There is so much realism that is important to face as it depicts what many children unfortunately go through. How might these stereotypes influence your opinions of families and students in your class? If you can provide some examples. -
Stereotypes can significantly influence my opinions of families and students in my class often leading to
biases and misconceptions. Stereotypes for example about the socioeconomic status of families can decrease my expectations as I may take into account financial challenges and limited access to resources
and extracurricular activities. What stereotypes do you think have been applied to you throughout your journey as a learner? -
As a male a common stereotype is being better at math and science while being less skilled in arts. I remember being asked to join MESA by my teacher directly and when I arrived afterschool there was only my male classmates. There was another club going on simultaneously for painting which coincidentally only had girls. I also face expectations of being more disruptive or less attentive in the classroom as opposed to my female counterparts. What stereotypes do you think you may have applied to others? -
There were many stereotypes girls faced such as them being more obedient and well-behaved. There was a common expression about “boys being boys” which justified disruptive behaviors for boys but not
for girls. This also resulted in punishments being worse for boys than for the girls. How has that been helpful, and where has it created challenges for you? -
By acknowledging stereotypes we can minimize negative expectations that are unwarranted. Even if a stereotype is “positive”, it takes away from the individual. In the same sense, it is important to not have too much weight on the student where they get overwhelmed. Activity 4:
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What biases do you think may have formed you, and what biases do you carry with you as a learner?
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Implicit biases are one I cannot deny and can actually recall being present since an early age. These biases range from race, gender, age, or other characteristics and can impact decision-making and behavior. It is important to identify biases we carry so our attitudes and actions are not influenced without our awareness and it creates an unfair learning environment. Where do they support your success and where do they result in barriers?
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Motivation can be built off the belief in one's abilities. Although forms of positive biases can motivate students to set and achieve ambitious goals, it is important that these expectations don't overwhelm them. Activity 5:
My Assets
Support I Need…
Bilingual/ Spanish speaking
Cultural Sensitivity: Hispanic/ Minority
Technology Proficient/Savvy
Subject Matter Expertise in Child Development
Enthusiasm/ Passionate
Empathy and Patience
Advocacy Skills
Creativity from experience
Ability to adapt teaching methods
Understanding and respecting the cultural backgrounds and
diversity
Activity 6: Reflection
Culture plays a pivotal role in shaping individuals by influencing their perspectives, behaviors, and interactions. Reflecting on my own journey, I am able to recognize the impact of my culture such as the language I speak—Spanish. This language has distinctions between feminine and masculine verbiage, providing
a cultural aspect that allows me to navigate everything. My upbringing was centered around the value of respect. It encourages me to listen actively, which allows others to voice questions and or frustrations. I have realized that I have not given it extensive thought. When I was engaging in uncomfortable activities, such as watching the video "Because I’m Latino, I can’t have money?" Kids on Race, I had moments of realization that even my own ignorance creates stereotypes. This is important because if I want to become a teacher, stereotypes may lead to biases or misconceptions that can lower or raise expectations. It is important to acknowledge my own implicit biases to first understand the impact on my own behavior. I want to avoid all types of biases because they can be found everywhere. By reflecting on my own cultural factors, stereotypes, and biases, I can provide insights into my journey as a teacher. By acknowledging my implicit biases, I can create diversity in my classroom.
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