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"Educators who work with the neoindigenous should be willing to immerse themselves so deeply into the culture of the other that the cultural embeddedness manifests itself in the clothing one wears and the aesthetics one adheres to." (Emdin, p. 174)

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"Educators who work with the neoindigenous should be willing to immerse themselves so deeply into the culture of the other that the cultural embeddedness manifests itself in the clothing one wears and the aesthetics one adheres to." (Emdin, p. 174)

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There is the idea that as educators, we will ask our students to grow from our teaching. But similarly, we as educators must be prepared and willing to grow with our students, from their teaching. Every day that we're in the classroom with them should be a day in which we are learning from each other, and allowing ourselves to build relationships and bonds. When teachers humble themselves in order to grow with their class, I feel that there finally can be a beautiful mixture of collective learning which takes place only in a community of respect and trust.

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"... reality pedagogy does not kick into high gear until the teacher becomes a presence beyond the classroom and in the community." (Emdin, p.141)

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"... reality pedagogy does not kick into high gear until the teacher becomes a presence beyond the classroom and in the community." (Emdin, p.141)

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I think this is so important because just as discussed in the next quote, the students are a part of their environment and community. Students, and people, have a certain kind of loyalty and love for their communities. This is their home. They respect it and they want others to respect it. When a teacher emerges her/himself into the community where their students are, there can be a bond that is created. Because not only do you acknowledge your students, but you acknowledge their place of being. Showing that you love their community as much as you do, shows that you care about them personally.

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Parks and Recreation - Leslie's Finally Ready (Episode Highlight)

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In the final scene of the series, we see Leslie and Ben, bolstered by their good friends and former co-workers, announce they're ready for the rest of their lives.

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"I got students to engage with me and each other differently because I blurred the lines between in- and out-of-school contexts." (Emdin, p.139)

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"I got students to engage with me and each other differently because I blurred the lines between in- and out-of-school contexts." (Emdin, p.139)

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I think Emdin has successfully painted the idea of bringing the outside world into the school world. School doesn't have to always be about concepts and theories that will have no relevance in your student's lives. Bringing in ideas into the classroom that have a deep and personal connection with the students is one highlighted way of maintaining culturally relevant pedagogy. In this case, Emdin had built a relationship with these students outside of the classroom, and because of this, the students trusted him and felt comfortable with him. They respected what he had to say because of it.

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Ron Clark Academy Students Perform Viral Dance Moves

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"Somehow, across the street from the housing projects, in a neighborhood that many would not deem a safe place to live, young people had found immense joy in living and playing." (Emdin, p.135)

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"Somehow, across the street from the housing projects, in a neighborhood that many would not deem a safe place to live, young people had found immense joy in living and playing." (Emdin, p.135)

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It's all about perspective with this quote. This got to me just from the fact that these students don't go home and think that their neighborhood is some awful place, as some people from the outside would perceive . It's their home. It's a part of who they are. It's what raised them. It taught them of life. When these students come into a classroom, they're just not bringing their story, but everyone's story who played a part in raising them. Understanding this is key to understanding your students.

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"As I witnessed her come apart, the realization hit me that there was no way that either of us could keep up the schedule we'd created and maintain our joy for teaching." (Emdin, p.135)

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"As I witnessed her come apart, the realization hit me that there was no way that either of us could keep up the schedule we'd created and maintain our joy for teaching." (Emdin, p.135)

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There will probably be a point in our career (or our own personal lives) that will seem like we're crossing a desert without water. We're just taking each day as it comes, and we're living but not really alive. I think it is important to make sure that we enjoy what we do, especially since that joy, or lack of joy, will translate into the classroom. If we lose interest, how can we expect our students to keep interest?