Why Teach?

  After wrapping up the week six lesson we learned that a marginalized person is someone who struggles to gain a voice within society. They lack power and importance to the people around them, due to the labels put upon them and what they identify as. After being present through many history classes/lectures, watching the news, reading articles for assignments, etc. Who is located in and out of the margins becomes very clear and obvious.   Throughout all my lectures and reading, the victory has always been brought to light and praised upon. And the only stories I hear of those within the margin I would say are the stories from the era of slavery or foul treatment against darken skinned people and I’m not just talking about white. vs. black, if I’m being frank. For example, the lessons about  Brown v. Board of Education , and  Jim Crow  just to name a few. But when I was taught about these stories in a predominantly white high/middle school the lessons lack a lot...

       How do we talk about issues that matter? Hannah Arendt once argued, “The exchange of ideas, perspectives, and arguments is essential to democracy and humane societies”.     I think statement plays a huge role in life and also within an education setting as well. Throughout school, we learn about touchy topics and huge issues within our society, either from the past or present. I think the best way to allow people to talk about issues that matter, is simply to make them feel heard and important. “ If we’re going to ask students to listen and engage civilly, we have to ensure that the classroom is an equitable space. ” (Tavares).      Also, I think we as people should learn how to approach issues in a non-triggering and non-offensive way. “T he issues that most demand democratic discourse today -   can provoke strong emotions, trigger old wounds, and spark controversy. ” (Tavares). If we are more aware of our approach, then I think...