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Interesting how they are looking at how a teacher's experiences (like those items we wrote on the white boards_ interacts with our pedagogical knowledge

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Interesting how they are looking at how a teacher's experiences (like those items we wrote on the white boards_ interacts with our pedagogical knowledge

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I'm worried about people feeling invalidated due to the current times. Some may not want to speak about their personal experiences/background due to fear of being attacked.

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I agree that it is important to know where a student comes from and how their culture is a huge part of who they are and how they learn 

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I agree that it is important to know where a student comes from and how their culture is a huge part of who they are and how they learn 

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I like the connection to Head Start that he makes. FoK is effective as a stand alone strategy in one class, but imagine if it was integrated into the fabric of teaching from pre-K!   

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I like the connection to Head Start that he makes. FoK is effective as a stand alone strategy in one class, but imagine if it was integrated into the fabric of teaching from pre-K!   

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Teachers fund of knowledge effect pedagogical knowledge which is interesting, I also would love the chance to visit families and learn more about my students but at the high school level it isn't as feasible

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In my classroom, I do various activities early in the year to acquire more understanding of my students. The first assignment they turn in to me is a project that asks them to share anything they want with me. I call it "A Million Words or Less" The students turn in pictures of people that are important to them, share their interests, or share something personal. I make sure to follow-up with each students with a brief conversation. I also make sure to share a lot about myself, too.

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Like that funds of knowledge is starting at an early age. Like Head Start, and that's also being introduced to the families as well.

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Like that funds of knowledge is starting at an early age. Like Head Start, and that's also being introduced to the families as well.

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I like the idea of developing documentation at the early stages of childhood. That would be extremely helpful

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Become the learners and get to know families – this is really important in terms of determining their funds of knowledge. I also need to be aware of how my own funds of knowledge impact my teaching and how I can use them to make myself a better teacher. 

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Become the learners and get to know families – this is really important in terms of determining their funds of knowledge. I also need to be aware of how my own funds of knowledge impact my teaching and how I can use them to make myself a better teacher. 

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I like the acknowledgement of the teachers experiences and how they can be impactful on the students experiences in the classroom. I think we've become so test driven that we have forgotten how to connect with our students on a humane level. 

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I like the acknowledgement of the teachers experiences and how they can be impactful on the students experiences in the classroom. I think we've become so test driven that we have forgotten how to connect with our students on a humane level. 

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Important to get to know who you are teaching 

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Important to get to know who you are teaching 

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Personal experiences and academic knowledge are linked. Personal connections to content and each other make the strongest impacts.

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I love how he makes the connection to social and emotional experiences 

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I love how he makes the connection to social and emotional experiences 

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I found it interesting that and true that a teacher's funds of knowledge begin to influence children at the start of their education and throughout.

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Often times it feels like there isn't enough time in the school day to sit and get to know our students or it feels like we should prioritize actual lessons. This however, is encouraging getting to know our students so we can be more effective teachers! Good reminder. :)

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Teachers taking the role of learners is important in every facet of the profession.

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I like that he mentioned home visits -- they are important, but, unfortunately, I don't feel like many schools make it easy or encourage it.

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I like that he mentioned home visits -- they are important, but, unfortunately, I don't feel like many schools make it easy or encourage it.

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I think the idea that identity and background has implications for learning and pedagological approaches is very intuitive. It's something we all intuit, but are now be made aware of explicitly.  

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I think the idea that identity and background has implications for learning and pedagological approaches is very intuitive. It's something we all intuit, but are now be made aware of explicitly.  

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I am amazed each year with parents/guardians who do not see the skills they have a notable or valuable simply because it is habit or mundane to them. What one family sees as a normal (read boring) activity can be wicked interesting to another. 

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I am amazed each year with parents/guardians who do not see the skills they have a notable or valuable simply because it is habit or mundane to them. What one family sees as a normal (read boring) activity can be wicked interesting to another. 

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This sounds very familiar...basically know your students because it influences how they see things/respond

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This sounds very familiar...basically know your students because it influences how they see things/respond

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I think people tend not to think about this with high school age students, but it's so important at every stage of life.  It informs the way they learn and understand, and it informs the way we teach.

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I think people tend not to think about this with high school age students, but it's so important at every stage of life.  It informs the way they learn and understand, and it informs the way we teach.

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I hadn't really thought about how my own Funds of Knowledge intersect, diverge with that of my students which  makes up the learning environment. Very important.

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I hadn't really thought about how my own Funds of Knowledge intersect, diverge with that of my students which  makes up the learning environment. Very important.

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This, to me, is about making students and their families realize that they are experts and have unique experiences that inform their learning, and contribute to the learning of others. 

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This, to me, is about making students and their families realize that they are experts and have unique experiences that inform their learning, and contribute to the learning of others. 

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We become the learners instaed of the teachers

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How do we ensure that we take into consideration every individual students' funds of knowledge?

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The video made me think about how important it is to truly get to know your students and their backgrounds so that you can better meet their needs. It also made me think about how my own funds of knowledge could influence my teaching.

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What I got from the video was that it is very important to know where our students are coming from in order to make "real"learning a reality.

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I have my students fill out a student survey at the beginning of each year to help me get to know them. I also share my responses to the questions with them so that they feel like they are getting to know me as well. After watching the video I see now how important it is for teachers to be aware of their own funds of knowledge and how it affects our attitudes and behaviors in our classrooms. I believe this year I will send out the survey and I will also ask my students to create an identity web.

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Starting early and building on that awareness really supports the student as they grow. 

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Starting early and building on that awareness really supports the student as they grow. 

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"...changing the teacher’s role in teaching to that of detecting the knowledge and the school, family, and community experiences of the students, as if the teacher were an ethnographer."

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"...changing the teacher’s role in teaching to that of detecting the knowledge and the school, family, and community experiences of the students, as if the teacher were an ethnographer."

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Every person has different funds of knowledge. I can’t make assumptions about my students and their knowledge – I have to get to know them, and this will take time.

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Family experiences interact with academics. Everything we try to teach in the classroom is seen by the student through their social emotional filter which comes from home, If we can understand where thy are coming from we can make the learning more relevant to them.

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I really love the idea that as teachers we also need to be learners in regards to our students. Throughout the beginning of the year we need to learn as much as we can about their "funds of knowledge" while also essentially questioning our own.

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We are life-long learners and need to continue to become that.  It isn’t just about the content that we need to learn but we really must learn our students.  This involved getting to know them on a deeper level and analyzing how that knowledge can help us teach them.

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I think it is important to look at the teachers' funds of knowledge as well as the students, because those do influence how we interact in the classroom and how we approach the students, even if we don't realize it. 

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I think it is important to look at the teachers' funds of knowledge as well as the students, because those do influence how we interact in the classroom and how we approach the students, even if we don't realize it. 

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Curriculum reflecting funds of knowledge

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Curriculum reflecting funds of knowledge

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Though many of my school's course novels are chosen by the district, learning about students' funds of knowledge could inform my selection of supplementary texts and approaches to literature in a way that would help students connect to our course content in a meaningful and personal way.

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OR AHA Moments! - Once students and teachers make those connections, meaningful discussions can happen with in depth analysis of a text or topic. The learning enriches the lives of all involved. The teacher becomes a part of the learning community while the students become a part of the teaching community. This sparks more interest in learning other concepts.

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I need to think more about how my own funds of knowledge is affecting my approach to teaching and how I can bridge the gap between the different FofK my students are coming in with

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I need to think more about how my own funds of knowledge is affecting my approach to teaching and how I can bridge the gap between the different FofK my students are coming in with

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It's interesting to know how a child's background and family life can impact their learning. I try to do activities in the beginning of the school year that helps students reflect on who they are and have them share those reflections with the class.

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It's important to see it as a "fund" or something to invest time in learning...

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It is sad to think that some students funds of knowledge are associated with abuse or neglect in order to function and how that can effect their learning in the classroom

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It is sad to think that some students funds of knowledge are associated with abuse or neglect in order to function and how that can effect their learning in the classroom

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The idea that we must be the learner and not always the teacher is so inherently true if we want to build strong relationships, not only with the student, but also with the family.
Children have become more disengaged and apathetic about their future -- and that's probably more true now with COVID -- that they feel more isolated.  I fear that the more they don't interact with others we will have a generation of very stunted and ego-centric individuals.  Exploring and allowing students to share their circles will become even more vital to the future of this country.

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I think it is also important to not assume we know what our students' funds of knowledge are. Growing up in Michigan, my teachers assumed that I spoke Spanish at home, but I didn't. They knew my mother was a single-parent and assumed my father wasn't involved in my life.

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Learning to emphasize the act of observing rather than being so quick to make sense of something I hear/see/experience. More thoughtful, less reactionary

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It is important to understand the funds of knowledge of the students in order to better serve them.

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It is important to understand the funds of knowledge of the students in order to better serve them.

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The "Funds of Knowledge" idea reminds me of the Foxfire book series that began with English class' writing project--connections with family members to preserve history and traditions.

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The "Funds of Knowledge" idea reminds me of the Foxfire book series that began with English class' writing project--connections with family members to preserve history and traditions.

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Reminds me of different learning styles and approaches

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Reminds me of different learning styles and approaches

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Molls states we always have a filter when we learn and teach.  This is an interesting point.  Instead of just seeing the world through different lenses, we also learn through different lenses.

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Molls states we always have a filter when we learn and teach.  This is an interesting point.  Instead of just seeing the world through different lenses, we also learn through different lenses.

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This is something that I have always wanted to incorporate but so far I have only been minimally successful. I often don't get the results or participation I had hoped for, which I realize is most likely due to the fact that I was not implementing the appropriate strategies for this type of investigation.

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There are numerous forms of intelligence and knowledge and they all have value.

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We have to understand that our students come to our classrooms full of knowledge. If we perceive our students to not “know” anything and it’s our job to give them “all” the knowledge, then we are not doing our jobs correctly. We must see our students for what they can bring into the classroom and help guide and expand the knowledge they already have learned.

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I definitely agree that the knowledge we gain from our experiences is a part of us that has to be understood. Knowing our students’ cultural knowledge and respecting the same is important in order to build respect in a classroom.

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Teachers should be life long learners and continue to learn about our students. That's what makes an excellent teacher.

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We must learn as much as we can from our students in order to find the successful way to approach teaching. Our teaching must correlate with their personal lives

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It's interesting to relearn the concept of an SEL and family filter through which we experience our own pedagogy which might cause a disconnect between us and our students.

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It's interesting to relearn the concept of an SEL and family filter through which we experience our own pedagogy which might cause a disconnect between us and our students.

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I've heard of teachers doing a teach me friday where one student a week brings something from home to either show or teach the class. It can be a hobby or just something silly but it enables the teacher to be the learner for a little while.

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how do we keep our observations from impacting the funds of knowledge being observed

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how do we keep our observations from impacting the funds of knowledge being observed

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It is important to understand the diversity among our students. Equity and access to education is impacted by these funds of knowledge.

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It is important to understand the diversity among our students. Equity and access to education is impacted by these funds of knowledge.

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I think it is important that students themselves understand that they have "funds of knowledge." Many students do not understand that they have "historically accumulated and culturally developed bodies of knowledge" and maybe if they were more reflective of that, they would feel empowered in some way.

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I've done the Rings of Culture activity with my students before and they felt like it was too personal.  It did not have the effect I intended as a beginning-of-school activity

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I've done the Rings of Culture activity with my students before and they felt like it was too personal.  It did not have the effect I intended as a beginning-of-school activity

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It is an interesting concept that to me, sounds like intersectionality. I think it is a great way to see how and why students perceive the world the way they do, and having this connection as a teacher builds stronger relationships

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It is an interesting concept that to me, sounds like intersectionality. I think it is a great way to see how and why students perceive the world the way they do, and having this connection as a teacher builds stronger relationships

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If done properly, sharing and discussing these funds of knowledge can lead to better relationships and discussions in the classroom, but the current climate does present a challenge for acknowledging where students and teachers come from without someone becoming offended or attacking someone else. 

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If done properly, sharing and discussing these funds of knowledge can lead to better relationships and discussions in the classroom, but the current climate does present a challenge for acknowledging where students and teachers come from without someone becoming offended or attacking someone else. 

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I love the idea that teachers are ethnographers (or social anthropologists) instead of experts

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The Funds of Knowledge and home visits would help build community between students, teachers, and parents/families.

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I see students dismiss their own family history as "boring" or insignificant. They must be encouraged to share their story.

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I have never heard the term “funds of knowledge” before, but I have understood that students are educated by their parents through culture and environment.

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It's so cool to think that every person you meet, knows something you don't! We can learn so much from each other. This thought is a great reminder of how valuable each individual is.

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Interesting how Prof. Molls makes a connection to families practices and work experiences.

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You can more effectively teach students when you know more about them and their background.

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To me, this is not anything new, other than giving it a name (funds of knowledge). I have always understood that teachers learn from students’ experiences. To create a good learning environment in the classroom, teachers get to know their students and their students’ experiences. For that to happen, the students must feel safe in giving that information.

I also learned through teaching that we must meet the students where they are and then bring them forward, not just start where the standards tell us to start. Because everyone has different experiences, not everyone starts at the same place. My job is to find out where that is and start there for that child.

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Looking at their definition made the concept of "funds of knowledge" a little clearer to me. They specifically say that "funds of knowledge" refers to bodies of knowledge or skills which are essential for household or individual functioning or well being.

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This is such an important concept to remember when teaching any history class. As an APUSH teacher, students that have come into my class have also taught me things I never would have known or read in a book. It's experiences and 'funds of knowledge' that have made my course develop as much as it has. Listening to students can help us grow as educators!

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It is important to understand what is going on at home to understand how/why a student may act the way that they do.

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I start the year with an info chart - - illustrated when possible.

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These things shape people from the moment they are born, in every aspect of life.

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As babies we begin to pick up behaviors the we see and we mimic them in order to learn them and internalize them in order to function in the world and the same goes with ideas and beliefs.

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Home visits feels like a good idea, but I don’t know how a teacher with 100+ students would genuinely have the time to do it. I like the idea of inviting parents in to discuss their knowledge. That definitely seems more manageable.

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One thing I like to start the year with is six-word memoirs. I will change it up to encourage more self reflection with funds of knowledge to help brainstorm their life story.

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This student seems to have a wide range of knowledge from economic/financial knowledge to more blue collar skills like ranching and crop planting

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We need to know more about our teachers. 

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We need to know more about our teachers. 

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Though many of my school's course novels are chosen by the district, learning about students' funds of knowledge could inform my selection of supplementary texts and approaches to literature in a way that would help students connect to our course content in a meaningful and personal way. 
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family visits, or just the ability to be able to see what the home life of our students is, will help us shape our instruction.

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Seems to be the kinds of things that were never really discussed in a classroom as I was growing up.  For example, I had a great interest in chemistry.  I did not major in chemistry because I could not imagine a career path for myself.  My friend's dad was a pharmacist; I did not want to dispense pills all day because that's all I saw him do at the hospital.  Perhaps, if we ask students about their career choices and where they come from, then we could direct them more clearly as to where they need to go with knowledge and skill acquisition.
And, we could broaden their perspectives.

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Funds of knowledge is a very good concept but his statement is very vague.

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We are learners instead of teachers.  Always true.

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We are learners instead of teachers.  Always true.

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This sounds like integrating student schema into learning

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This sounds like integrating student schema into learning

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I have never encountered this term before.  

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I have never encountered this term before.  

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I appreciate the idea of teachers as learners. To educate children, we must first educate ourselves about the children.

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I consider this part of the info. very important. If you as a teacher knows about your students to can built your learning process and get your students more engage in what you want teach them.  This is my experience. We need to start getting knowledge from the families and from our students too.

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I think this is a great way to understand the students on a deeper level, and a great way to validate their own experiences. It is your life, your truth, and your experience. 

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I think this is a great way to understand the students on a deeper level, and a great way to validate their own experiences. It is your life, your truth, and your experience. 

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I agree that it is important to recognize that many of our students come from extreme abuse and do not want to talk about home or past

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I agree that it is important to recognize that many of our students come from extreme abuse and do not want to talk about home or past

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I wish I had more time to devote to getting to know more about my students and their backgrounds. It is important but it gets lost when trying to get through curriculum.

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I wish I had more time to devote to getting to know more about my students and their backgrounds. It is important but it gets lost when trying to get through curriculum.

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It is interesting to see that the student and their family have knowledge of these things, considering that these things are not common knowledge.

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It's also great for those aha! moments in class. When you're addressing these differences in background/experiences, it's not unusual for students to realize that their friends that they see regularly are experiencing the same world very differently than they are.

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It's also great for those aha! moments in class. When you're addressing these differences in background/experiences, it's not unusual for students to realize that their friends that they see regularly are experiencing the same world very differently than they are.

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How much knowledge is out there when you think about the people around the 150 kids we teach that is not in the books, course, or curriculum we are handed

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How much knowledge is out there when you think about the people around the 150 kids we teach that is not in the books, course, or curriculum we are handed

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Tough to do home visits during Covid. Maybe video conferencing? A video tour? How can we ask for that to be done in a way that's not totally creepy and invites a "mask" to be put on the home culture?

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Home visits have been eye-opening for me. I have learned so much from how my students interact with their parent figures and younger siblings within the home. I have left every home with greater knowledge about my student and myself.  

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Home visits have been eye-opening for me. I have learned so much from how my students interact with their parent figures and younger siblings within the home. I have left every home with greater knowledge about my student and myself.  