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“The interesting thing about social media as it relates to education is that the pairing has the potential to positively transform education, but this hasn’t been explored deeply because of the fear of social media by educators and school administration (Emdin, P.195).”

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“The interesting thing about social media as it relates to education is that the pairing has the potential to positively transform education, but this hasn’t been explored deeply because of the fear of social media by educators and school administration (Emdin, P.195).”

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The picture I chose to go with this quote, shows an unopen-minded teacher who fears social media in the classroom. I find the quote above very interesting because it says that educators and school administration fear social media in the classroom. I personally feel like teachers and administration fear to have social media in the classroom because it can have a negative presence. Most of these individuals who think this, need to get a grip on reality and understand that the children of today come out the womb knowing how to work an iPad. Being a millennial who lives on social media, I am always on my phone, either on Facebook or Instagram, and nine times out of ten I am looking at teacher stuff. Social media is a way for not only teachers but also students, to branch out and find new ways to teach and learn. If teachers were more open-minded to having social media in their classrooms, their students will be more excited to learn through different platforms they already know how to use.

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“In response, I took a step back, breathed in deeply and deliberately, and lowered my voice to ask the students why she didn’t have her assignment (Emdin, P.187).”

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“In response, I took a step back, breathed in deeply and deliberately, and lowered my voice to ask the students why she didn’t have her assignment (Emdin, P.187).”

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The quote above stood out to me because it reminds me of the many times we've breathed in class. In the quote, the teacher is talking about a time in his teaching career where he would yell at his students, which made them uncomfortable. To stop himself from yelling at a student, who didn’t do her homework, he simply took a deep breath and calmed himself down before talking with the student. During the last couple of months, breathing has been a key component for getting myself through this semester. There have been many different occasions in the classroom where I’ve wanted to start yelling at a child, but I’ve simply taken a deep breath and continued with our conversation, like the author did in the book. The image that I chose to go along with this quote is a photograph of Dr. Minot. During the first couple of weeks of class, Dr. Minot taught us all how to “breathe” in deeply, so that our stomachs expand, which has helped me in times of worry and hardship. Without Dr. Minot teaching us this key component of teaching, I would have been a hot mess by the third week of school. So for that, I thank you, Dr. Minot, for teaching us a key component of being a teacher.

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"Within two minutes, they had all agreed that the biggest issue for each of them was that I was raising my voice too often or yelling at students when I got frustrated. Students mentioned that my yelling distracted them, made them upset, and put them in a mood that made them disinterested in learning" (p 185).

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"Within two minutes, they had all agreed that the biggest issue for each of them was that I was raising my voice too often or yelling at students when I got frustrated. Students mentioned that my yelling distracted them, made them upset, and put them in a mood that made them disinterested in learning" (p 185).

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I choose this video to go with this quote because the tone you use in the classroom affects how children learn. When someone is constantly yelling at you and putting you down then children start to doubt themselves and don't want to learn anymore. If a child is constantly doing something wrong then that child is eventually going to want to stop trying anymore, fear that they are just going to mess that up again. This video shows a little girl who got something wrong, this could impact her. She may not want to answer out loud again scared that she might get yelled at again because she was wrong.

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Teacher Caught Berating First Grader (VIDEO)

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"You cannot teach some one you do not believe in" (p.207).

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"You cannot teach some one you do not believe in" (p.207).

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This is the single most important line in this book. Belief in students needs to be the driving force behind  all teachers. Students need to know  they can be success and it starts with us as educators. Every child should know they have what it takes to be a superhero.

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“Take, for instance, the new crop of urban “prep schools” attended by youth of color whose chief goal is to replicate the prep school model of elite and culturally monolithic affluent white prep schools” (Emdin, p.177). 

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“Take, for instance, the new crop of urban “prep schools” attended by youth of color whose chief goal is to replicate the prep school model of elite and culturally monolithic affluent white prep schools” (Emdin, p.177). 

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When you google “private school”, you will get pictures of a bunch of white children in uniforms. When you type in “urban prep schools”, you will get pictures of only black children in uniforms. While comparing these pictures, you can tell how the urban prep schools are trying to replicate the white prep schools because they are all wearing uniforms, all the same color, and a tie. Students in these urban schools are taught to be the opposite of who they are. They are trained to talk, act, and dress opposite of their neoindigenous identities. This is because these urban prep schools main goal is to get students “out of the hood”.

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“To make sure of this, all the teacher has to say is, “In this class, you can be whatever you want to be and wear whatever feels comfortable for you. As long as we do our best academically and prove to the world that we are more than what we wear. How you dress is up to you” (Emdin, P.173).

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“To make sure of this, all the teacher has to say is, “In this class, you can be whatever you want to be and wear whatever feels comfortable for you. As long as we do our best academically and prove to the world that we are more than what we wear. How you dress is up to you” (Emdin, P.173).

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I choose this quote mainly because I wish one on my teachers growing up would have told me this. At my middle and high school, it was always a big deal to follow the dress code, and I can remember being sent home multiple times for breaking it. When you give students a dress code or uniform, you are stripping away who they are as a person. The freedom to dress how they want gives students the chance to represent their culture. Clothing is one of the main components of who you are as a person and your culture. When you strip away a part of someone's culture, you are telling them you don't care to know about who they are as a person. To go along with this, I choose a photo of young indigenous students in uniforms. In the photo, you can see right away that most of the students' pictured look uninterested in what's going on. These children are being stripped away from the opportunity to be themselves, which is not okay. It is important for students to show who they are as a person, and to know that they don't need to change who they are to be able to learn.

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"When he motioned with his hands as if he was dusting off his shoulders, he was signaling a connection to the rapper Jay-Z and familiarity with the song "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," making a connection to the neoindigenous youth who know that gesture well." ( p. 129) 

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"When he motioned with his hands as if he was dusting off his shoulders, he was signaling a connection to the rapper Jay-Z and familiarity with the song "Dirt Off Your Shoulder," making a connection to the neoindigenous youth who know that gesture well." ( p. 129) 

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I chose this quote because it stood out to me on the very first page of the chapter. Teaching revolves a lot around making lesson plans, planning activities, preparing instruction, and much more, but the most important part of being a teacher is connecting with the students. You could get all A's in the education program, but if you don't know how to be confident enough to speak and relate to the kids, you are probably in for a rude awakening. Connecting to your students will help you make the student WANT to learn, and not force them or make going to school a chore. This video relates to the quote and my description of the quote because Ian Levy and Christopher Emdin are giving students an outlet to not only learn history, but relate it to themselves and have a therapy outlet to go to if they need it. It's a great way for students to relate to something they love, rap, and they get to learn and let go of any problems while doing it.

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Excerpt of #HipHopTherapy #HipHopEd visit to Sway in the morning

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"She told me about her purchase of a popular pair of basketball sneakers and her experience walking into the classroom wearing them for the first time. She mentioned feeling a connection with the students when she walked into the building that day, and immediately being pulled into a conversation with students about what she was wearing and why she bought them" (p.167).

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"She told me about her purchase of a popular pair of basketball sneakers and her experience walking into the classroom wearing them for the first time. She mentioned feeling a connection with the students when she walked into the building that day, and immediately being pulled into a conversation with students about what she was wearing and why she bought them" (p.167).

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It is so important as educators to connect with out students. You must put your biases aside and embrace your children for who they are. Make the effort and go beyond to unite with your students. The book discusses the feeling the teacher got from wearing the sneakers and experiencing that connection for the first time. The smallest gesture can go along way. Educators need to recognize and utilize any connections they can make with students.

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"In some instances, once students are fully engaged, they begin asking questions that are either outside of the expertise of the teacher or that require very specialized knowledge about the subject." (p. 146).

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"In some instances, once students are fully engaged, they begin asking questions that are either outside of the expertise of the teacher or that require very specialized knowledge about the subject." (p. 146).

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I choose this picture because when students are engaged they are paying attention trying to learn. When they want to learn more information about a subject they tend to ask questions. I also chose this picture because I see students who are eager to learn, who want to ask questions, who wonder what they are going to do next. These students know they don't have a choice to go to school, so they go and try to make the best of it since they have to be there. I see students who have a question about the topic and want to learn more, I see students who enjoy learning, and I still students taking notes so they can go back to it.

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"Why would people who look and dress as fly as me and my team want to be in a place that looks like this? It's boring and feels like I'm in jail." (p.169)

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"Why would people who look and dress as fly as me and my team want to be in a place that looks like this? It's boring and feels like I'm in jail." (p.169)

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I choose this picture to relate to this quote because I feel like it is hard for students to come into a dull, boring classroom. I feel like a classroom should be bright and welcoming. Students should want to come to your classroom and want to learn. When the walls are blank and there are no inspirational quotes around the room then it is kind of hard to be motivated. I believe a classroom should be colorful, warm, motivational, and encouraging.

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"They were in the middle of what is know as a rap cypher-a highly codified mode of communication and dialogue that the neoindigenous engage in on street corners and other places within urban neighborhoods" (p.63).

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"They were in the middle of what is know as a rap cypher-a highly codified mode of communication and dialogue that the neoindigenous engage in on street corners and other places within urban neighborhoods" (p.63).

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The video is an example of a rap cypher. The book suggests that these types of cyphers should be used to model the classroom environment. They consist of rules and procedures that allow students to connect with each other. The book shows how to use these cyphers to form a cogent in the classroom which places students in the position to have a say in the learning environment.

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Richard Lagow Elementary School Back to Back Motivation to pass the STAAR Bobby Bailey, Crystan Dobbins, Charvelia Lewis Check out the lyrics.

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"Coteaching in reality pedagogy not only focuses on having youth teach a class, but also includes creating a structure in the classroom where students are given ample opportunities to teach peers one-to-one and take the reins from the teacher if the instruction does not meet their needs in the moment" (p. 99).

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"Coteaching in reality pedagogy not only focuses on having youth teach a class, but also includes creating a structure in the classroom where students are given ample opportunities to teach peers one-to-one and take the reins from the teacher if the instruction does not meet their needs in the moment" (p. 99).

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The book discusses an important teaching technique that should be utilized by educators. Peer to peer teaching is a method that will allow teachers to promote learning as well as view alternative paths to reach students. Often students can connect with other students in ways that teachers are not aware of. Observing this style of teaching can improve the teacher's ability to get in sync with kids. The video is an excellent t example of peer to peer teaching.

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"The point is to not force everyone to be a part of the dominate culture, but rather to move everyone to be themselves together" (p. 109).

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"The point is to not force everyone to be a part of the dominate culture, but rather to move everyone to be themselves together" (p. 109).

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This clip is a moving video that conveys a powerful message. It is a message that promotes individuality and following personal dreams. One should not be forced to conform to the majority. The message needs to be heard by students and teachers alike. Allowing students to express themselves and cater to students individual learning styles is a key focus of White Folks Who Teach in the Hood.

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No matter how awful life can sometimes be, this video will remind you of the resilience of the human spirit. Watch and share with those you feel will need it. (Inspired by recent events in Ukraine). See more at: http://mindvalleyacademy.com/featured/your-dreams-are-not-negotiable This video was created by Mindvalley employees in honor of Ukraine, where some of our employee's families are based.

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"Scientists have identified mirror neurons that fire in us when others act in ways that we find familiar. In other words, the teacher wants to see herself in her students even if it runs counter to who her students are" (p. 110).

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"Scientists have identified mirror neurons that fire in us when others act in ways that we find familiar. In other words, the teacher wants to see herself in her students even if it runs counter to who her students are" (p. 110).

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This clip demonstrates a program used by a school system that is trying to help promote culturally responsive teaching. It is a full immersion for 30 days where teachers experience many aspects of the community they are going to teach in. This experience allows the teacher to get to know the students at a whole new level. The book suggests that teachers need to interact with students in the community. This program will help educators to learn to connect and be able to teach students without forcing their own beliefs on students. Teachers need to be aware that it is their nature to want her students to reflect the teacher's image. Educators need to embrace the cultures and beliefs of students.

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Bridging the Cultural Divide Between Teachers and Students

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While the student population in America's public schools becomes increasingly diverse, the nation's teaching force remains predominantly white. The divide is especially prevalent in urban districts like Chicago, where nearly 90 percent of public school students are black or Hispanic and fewer than half the teachers are.

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"The first practical tool of the cosmopolitanism is the consistent use of language rooted in the neoindigenous culture to support and reinforce the notion of a shared community. The language may originate outside the classroom , and the context may not necessarily b related to teaching and learning, but the educator must work to apply this language to activities completed in the classroom, This is accomplished by utilizing the call-and-response in affirming unity among students in the class, reciting sayings that support being resilient in the face of both personal and class-shared obstacles (p. 113-114).

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"The first practical tool of the cosmopolitanism is the consistent use of language rooted in the neoindigenous culture to support and reinforce the notion of a shared community. The language may originate outside the classroom , and the context may not necessarily b related to teaching and learning, but the educator must work to apply this language to activities completed in the classroom, This is accomplished by utilizing the call-and-response in affirming unity among students in the class, reciting sayings that support being resilient in the face of both personal and class-shared obstacles (p. 113-114).

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The book states that teachers need to learn to speak a language that is understood by the students. It also suggests that is should be used in a call-and-response manner that promotes positive unity in the classroom. The teacher in this video is using call and response to engage her students and unify the students as a supportive community. The clip demonstrates how useful this technique can be.

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Motivational Strategies Call and Response

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2nd Grade Class using Call and Response During Whole Group Instruction.

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"This teacher, who struggled to get her students engaged in science, had alienated one of the few students who liked the class, because she did not fit the mold the school and the teacher had cast for what a good student looks and acts like" (p. 19).

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"This teacher, who struggled to get her students engaged in science, had alienated one of the few students who liked the class, because she did not fit the mold the school and the teacher had cast for what a good student looks and acts like" (p. 19).

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The image shows a student who seems to be prepared to learn but unable to participate. It is so important as a teacher to not sweat the small stuff and give kids a break. Students need to be given freedoms to learn under conditions that work best for each individual.

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"...the belief that the students are in need of cleaning up presumes that they are dirty. Second, the aim of giving them a better life indicates that their present life has little or no value" (p.20).

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"...the belief that the students are in need of cleaning up presumes that they are dirty. Second, the aim of giving them a better life indicates that their present life has little or no value" (p.20).

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At first glance, one could judge that they young boy might be underprivileged. His hair seems to be a mess and his face is dirty both which could lead to stereotyping he needs fixing. One should take notice that he is reading a book and perhaps just completed a outdoor enrichment. It is vital to not push your standards and culture on individual students. Never judge a book by the cover. Get to know each and every student and know that they all come with individual unique culture.

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"To be in touch with the community, one has to enter into the physical places where the students live, and work to be invited into the emotion-laden space the youth inhabit" (p. 21).

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"To be in touch with the community, one has to enter into the physical places where the students live, and work to be invited into the emotion-laden space the youth inhabit" (p. 21).

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The character form the movie Sister Act 2 reminds me of what kind of teacher the book states that we need. In the movie, the teacher goes to the student's house to find out why the young girl was disconnected. The book suggests how important it is to do this because you cannot relate to kids unless you interact with them in their community. White folks that teach in the hood often do not live in the community where they teach and many times will have a fear of interacting in the community. For educators to truly understand their students community involvement is vital.

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"To be an educator in America today means that your students' test scores, GPAs, and graduation rates are your primary measures of you effectiveness. Standardized exams drive everything from curriculum to teaching. As a result, many teachers believe that anything aside from teaching to the test will be detrimental to students and teachers alike" (p. 37).

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"To be an educator in America today means that your students' test scores, GPAs, and graduation rates are your primary measures of you effectiveness. Standardized exams drive everything from curriculum to teaching. As a result, many teachers believe that anything aside from teaching to the test will be detrimental to students and teachers alike" (p. 37).

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The image perfectly expresses how society places test scores above the importance of truly learning. Priority needs to be placed on producing critical thinkers rather than students that can take tests. Teachers seem to fear if they deviate from standardized test teaching curriculum the students will fail the tests. Do not let standardized test define you or your students.

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"Pentecostal pedagogy, and the hip-hop pedagogy that comes from it, is successful because if provides a safe space to identify, discuss, and express emotion. For the neoindigenious , this is a necessary prerequisite for being comfortable enough to learn with in certain spaces" (p. 54).

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"Pentecostal pedagogy, and the hip-hop pedagogy that comes from it, is successful because if provides a safe space to identify, discuss, and express emotion. For the neoindigenious , this is a necessary prerequisite for being comfortable enough to learn with in certain spaces" (p. 54).

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Church and hip-hop, and how it can make me be a the best teacher I can be. I never would have made the connection between the two much less that it could relate so well to education. It is so important for us to learn how preachers in black churches are able to engage the congregation so that educators can use the same concept for the classroom.