https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv Please share your reflections after watching the video(s) so we can learn from one another. en-us 2021-09-30 05:40:05 UTC 2026-02-14 05:48:41 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859132486 2021-11-01 15:38:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859132486 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859135132 2021-11-01 15:39:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859135132 csimpson86 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859136268 Being culturally relevant means opening yourself up to other perspectives from the ones you were raised with and gaining understanding where others are coming from. Once that knowledge is gained as an educator, our job is to help our students have multiple perspectives as well. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:39:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859136268 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859139730 The basis of culturally relevant is culture.]]> 2021-11-01 15:40:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859139730 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859140152 What an incredible and powerful speaker. It really causes me to take a good hard look at what I am reading/showing my students. I am appreciative of the fact that our TK World of Wonders books depict a culturally diverse population. I will be seeking new supplemental books and activities to expose my students to other cultures. Being the parent of two internationally adopted children, I have been keenly aware of the dangers of stereotyping, and I am appreciative of today's PD topic.]]> 2021-11-01 15:40:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859140152 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859141760 I enjoyed listening to this TED Talk.  It discussed an important aspect of how we see other cultures and the importance of how easily stereotyping can be. The importance of being open minded and hearing as much information about different cultures is so detrimental to our students, rather than focusing on just the negatives or single stories of cultures. 
 ]]> 2021-11-01 15:41:28 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859141760 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859142166 2021-11-01 15:41:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859142166 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859144187 The presenter was articulate, engaging, and amazing in how she presented her story. It really made you think or rethink from another person's perspective, and how important it is to not just tell a "single story". Children are impressionable, and so it is critical not to share just a "single story": "showing a people as one thing over and over... and that is what they become". Single story: "...creates stereotypes." "...emphasizes how we are different." We need to focus on positives and not just negatives as we teach our children.]]> 2021-11-01 15:42:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859144187 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859144752 2021-11-01 15:42:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859144752 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859146018 I think we  need to remember that all students have their own stories and differences and need to be given the time to share these stories. 

]]> 2021-11-01 15:42:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859146018 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859147284 After listening to the video The Danger of a Single Story the speaker was very truthful when she talked about how we see certain cultures via the eyes of the media. I believe that people should not assume someone's identity through the media. Get to know people ,cultures interact again know who you are speaking to and do not judge anyone before knowing their story.]]> 2021-11-01 15:43:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859147284 cabrown10 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859147764 I can learn the most from my students by listening to their stories and learning about who they are and what they need. Each of them comes with unique circumstances and there's a good chance I won't directly relate to all of them. This means I should be learning, reflecting, and asking more questions rather then assessing and passing judgement upon them through my personal knowledge and bias. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:43:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859147764 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859148224 2021-11-01 15:43:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859148224 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859148393 So important to remember this and to not define a person or a people based on 1 story.]]> 2021-11-01 15:43:46 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859148393 mcroxton2 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859149171 That was powerful. I think it's important that we seek out other stories. As she said, it's not the story that is necessarily wrong, but it is incomplete, and if it is incomplete, that does not tell the whole story. It is all to easy to fall into what might be considered a "single story" when looking at a child, coworker, or parent. One quote that caught me was "show a people one thing, over and over again, and that is what they become." We must be careful not to do this in our own classrooms.

]]> 2021-11-01 15:44:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859149171 nmotte https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859149429 Culturally relevant pedagogy is the ability to understand and use the cultural experiences & knowledge that our students have to make connections to their learning. It is also understanding that all individuals have a different experience to their community and culture. As educators we need to learn then adapt to our students ways of learning through the lens of culture. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:44:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859149429 svalenzuela10 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859150826 2021-11-01 15:44:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859150826 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859151241 2021-11-01 15:44:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859151241 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859152799 This Ted Talk was extremely powerful and highlighted the implicit bias we see in the classroom on a daily basis. It leaves the question of how can I help my students feel seen and how I can help remove the single story from my instruction and stories.]]> 2021-11-01 15:45:13 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859152799 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153488 I loved listening to her speaking and she made some really amazing points. I would have liked for her to continue and talk about this topic connected to classrooms. Obviously all of our students have different stories, and we need to be aware of them all and not stereotype or generalize, but I would love to hear someone talk about how this would look in a classroom.]]> 2021-11-01 15:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153488 pcruz35 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153508 2021-11-01 15:45:26 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153508 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153843 2021-11-01 15:45:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859153843 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859154620 It is important to consider the students' prior cultural knowledge in all we do.]]> 2021-11-01 15:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859154620 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859154622 2021-11-01 15:45:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859154622 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859156553 Culturally relevant pedagogy looks like educators being aware of their students' individual backgrounds and cultures and in turn being sensitive and supportive of them. The TED talk helped me to understand the dangers of blanket assumptions and false narratives regarding specific cultures. We need to get to know all of our students as individuals and their own stories in order to avoid these false assumptions.]]> 2021-11-01 15:46:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859156553 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859157207 It means having positive perspectives and communicating high expectations.

]]> 2021-11-01 15:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859157207 ccarvajal19 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859158084 The speaker was amazing! So moving and really helped understand how the "single story" or looking at something without opening your mind can really shape your opinion. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:46:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859158084 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859158200 This was excellent and I think very relevant to much of what we see in our country today. Our students have so many stories of their own and even if they come from the same culture, their stories and experiences will vary. As teachers we need to consciously check our own biases and think about what others from a different culture might think about us based on a single story lens. We want to be viewed as individuals with many stories and experiences and we should get to know our students in the same ways.]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:01 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859158200 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159270 What an amazing Ted Talk. It opens your eyes to the stereotypes that are formed when you only see a "single story". It is so important to teach our students to see the whole picture and understand there is more than just one story. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159270 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159294 Favorite quote, "The problem with stereotypes is not that they are untrue, but that they are incomplete." I believe that when we see groups of students as "the same," we miss out on the individual greatness that our students have. One of the reasons I choose not to look at CUM files right away is because I want the student to write their story first; I want to see what they have to share before I look at someone else's thoughts about them.]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159294 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159337 Ensuring that students have access to multiple viewpoints and not just a "single story." We have to actively reflect, seek out, and share messaging that challenges the status quo. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159337 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159963 We thought it was interesting that a single story creates stereotypes. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:36 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859159963 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859160741 It means creating a bridge between home and school for students. Connecting with all students.]]> 2021-11-01 15:47:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859160741 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859160875 2021-11-01 15:47:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859160875 mistymcbee https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859161684 Teaching students to be inquisitive, to ask, "what else," "what next," "why," will help them learn multiple "stories" and therefore have a more complete and balanced knowledge of the topic. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:48:11 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859161684 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859161898 2021-11-01 15:48:15 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859161898 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859162675 I thoroughly enjoyed this Ted Talk. It reminds me of the fact that as educators it is our responsibility to not just present "a single story" about history, social issues or really anything. Oftentimes I think we are scared to "rock the boat" by presenting different perspectives. This does not have to be controversial. We should be able to present mutliple stories on a subject and challenge students to think critically. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:48:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859162675 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859162919 Sharing a balance of stories. Taking into account all of the cultural backgrounds that your students come from. 
Choosing stories that can be relevant to students with different cultures. 
Power dictates the stories that are told. As teachers, we hold some of that power to choose representative material. 
Single stories can create stereotypes that are incomplete and offer a small view of one specific culture leading students to notions that they are unfamiliar with it. 

]]> 2021-11-01 15:48:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859162919 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859163714 As I watched/listened to this video, it reminded me of the stories that we tend to share with our colleagues at the beginning of a new school year. These conversations are meant to inform, but the more that I think about them, they are just a single story. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:48:49 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859163714 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859164409 This helps put things into perspective. Loved the explanation of how no two things are the same and not to assume they are. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:49:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859164409 christinadavies2 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859164672 A main takeaway I have from this set of videos is that providing our students with a variety of literature representative of various cultures benefits all students. It allows for the student who does not see their culture represented often a feeling of inclusion, and it also allows students an opportunity to learn about diversity within other nationalities and the cultures found around the world. Allowing for an opportunity to compare and contrast also shows connections across cultures that can build bridges.]]> 2021-11-01 15:49:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859164672 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859165110 It is easy to rely on the single story when relating to others, including our students. We must "engage in all the stories" so that we can not only understand the student and their culture, but also their individuality. 

]]> 2021-11-01 15:49:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859165110 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859167000 A basic premise of culturally relevant pedagogy is that instead of having students adapt to how "school" sends messages, our schools need to "adapt our sending mechanisms". 

It would be impossible for us to design culturally relevant lessons without really learning the cultures of our students. So the first task as teachers is we need to have students engage their own identities and cultures (it's important to note that there are multiple cultures that shape our identities as individuals). From there, our class community can learn one another. Furthermore, I as their teacher can design lessons more appropriately and adapt my "sending mechanisms".

Are we doing this as teachers? Are we doing this as a district? Are our principals, psychologists, counselors, etc. doing this? How are we learning our student's cultures? And is it done with just 1-2 lessons or are we frequently and intentionally learning our students? 

Are we doing this for ourselves? Do we reflect on ourselves as cultural individuals? We can't do this with students if we are not doing this ourselves.]]> 2021-11-01 15:49:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859167000 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859168730 Teachers are...
* cultural translators
* cultural bridge builders

Students culture...
"We make culture a trait of that individual based on his or her membership in a particular community."]]> 2021-11-01 15:50:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859168730 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859169860 Culturally Relevant Pedagogy means to be aware of cultural diversity in the classroom and highlight those strengths. It means to appreciate and understand student cultures. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:50:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859169860 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859169879
We ]]> 2021-11-01 15:50:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859169879 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859170184 Connect students prior knowledge, which includes their culture, to their learning. Instead of molding the schools culture to the student, mold the students culture into their learning environment. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:51:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859170184 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859174530 The presenter was articulate and eye opening. We could all open our minds and hearts, if we only knew more than a single story about a person, place, or event. Knowing more, helps us understand more. The importance of digging deeper to find out more, will help us really understand each other and our varieties of cultures. We can remember to think about the second story, the third story, and so on. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:52:33 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859174530 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176863 It impacted me as i reflect on how single stories have influenced my thoughts about other cultures. I think about cultures i have visited and have friends from. I know those cultures in far more detail then the single stories from all the other cultures. I fear that the single stories, in reflection are, more common in my memory. I want to expand on this for myself and my students]]> 2021-11-01 15:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176863 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176864 Wow, "a single story" can really consume your perspective. This leads me to reflect on my own teaching and how I present my students with stories of various cultures. A quote that stood out to me was that a stereotype may be true but it is not the entire story. With this in mind, I truly home to expand my cultural exposure within my own life and within my teaching. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176864 sroot8 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176869 Definitely dangerous if you only consider one single story. We need to look at the whole story of each individual student in our classroom. We need to take the time to connect with our students. We need to get past the stereotypes/biases. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:53:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859176869 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859177081 I loved this presentation! The ¨unintended consequence¨ of a single story can cause so much damage. Valuing this concept gives so much depth to our lives and our classrooms.]]> 2021-11-01 15:53:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859177081 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859182557 I absolutely loved hearing her understanding of self when reflecting on her early writing. The realization that the texts she read influenced the writing she produced. That foreign influence directed the single story that she would embrace as the truth. "When you show a people as one thing, that is what they become." This statement was very powerful. Her shared story of the boy who worked in their home and how she saw him as nothing more than poor, was honest. The understanding that there must be a balance of stories to represent the beautiful diversity that is our world is powerful. This understanding should be entwined in our every day teaching. We should celebrate and build up, not "flatten the experience".]]> 2021-11-01 15:55:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859182557 awilliams217 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859184237 I enjoyed this TedTalk. Every student has a single story and I think teachers are good about knowing that. She made some great points about seeing people as only one thing. I also liked her comment about Sterotypes. She said Sterotypes are not only not true, they are incomplete. I think we have a great opportunity as educators to share all sides. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:55:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859184237 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859187758 Our students all have a story to tell. It is our responsibility to build upon our student's prior cultural knowledge and then relate it to the subject that we teach. We also have a responsibility to teach our subject from different cultural perspectives. Otherwise our students end up like the young lady writing stories that were similar to the British stories she read. 

What is our students' cultural identity? What resonates with them in our teaching?  Do we make connects through our teaching to their cultural backgrounds and prior knowledge? 

These are the questions we should ask ourselves. I noticed that when I make connects to my student's prior cultural knowledge they engage more and they learn more.]]> 2021-11-01 15:57:08 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859187758 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859188354 2021-11-01 15:57:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859188354 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859192771 The speaker gave an eye opening account of how our stereotypes rob people and/or cultures of their dignity. This can be especially treacherous when viewing our students and families through a "single story" lens. 

-"He has an IEP..."
-"She's poor..."
-"They're an immigrant family..."

This "one perspective" outlook diminishes their true identities and abilities. We must be willing to take the time to connect with our students in ways that allow us to see that students have more than one story.]]> 2021-11-01 15:58:53 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859192771 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859192910 All students bring their own experiences into the classroom. As an educator, I get to allow students to share their experiences and culture with others. It is important to identify our differences and celebrate them. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:58:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859192910 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859193097 2021-11-01 15:59:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859193097 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859193443 We need to be careful to recognize that stories are just snapshots of a single moment in time. They do not share all of the unique parts of people. The speaker was engaging and shared her experiences in being viewed as a single story and viewing others as a single story. We need to make sure we truly understand all the unique parts of people not just a single part. ]]> 2021-11-01 15:59:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859193443 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859194034 2021-11-01 15:59:20 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859194034 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859196077 I love this speaker. I love how she defines the "single story" as a story that shows people as one thing over and over again, so much so that that's what they become. The consequence of a single story is my take away. The speaker stated, " It makes recognition of equal humanity difficult." This causes me to stop and think about what preconceived notions I may hold about my students and their families. Am I defining them through the lens of bias that I am unaware of? I always want my words and actions to demonstrate value for my students' culture, ethnicity, and background.]]> 2021-11-01 16:00:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859196077 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859198793 Culturally relevant pedagogy means welcoming and understanding different cultures within the classroom. Being open minded and inclusive of all cultures. Teaching should include different perspectives and different timelines of cultures in order for students to gain full understanding and appreciation of various cultures.]]> 2021-11-01 16:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859198793 bsanchez8 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859202196 The insight was amazing and wonderfully articulated ]]> 2021-11-01 16:02:03 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859202196 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859203912 It is important to have an understanding of each student's cultural background, as well as, their family dynamics and the traditions they celebrate. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:02:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859203912 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859204613 This was a great presentation. We need to stop and examine how we are looking at people. Are we looking at them through a lens of bias that we did not even realize? We need to put all conceived notions and stereotypes aside and see the person for who they are. We need to listen to their story and help build their individual story. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:02:54 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859204613 smoon14 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859204788 The speaker really articulated well the dangers of assigning a single story to any student. One thing that immediately came to mind is increasing student visibility in books. It is so empowering for students to see and read about students who look like them, or have similar stories to them. 

I think it can also empower students to learn about the stories of  students who have a different story. Students come to us with SO much to their stories. A single story creates a stereotype and as educators, we need to consciously check on our own biases and reflect upon how a single story can affect our interactions with our students.]]> 2021-11-01 16:02:58 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859204788 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859207726 Chimamda's Ted talk truly reached me. I have never consciously thought that any group of people had a single story, but I felt that she spoke quite eloquently and yet put it in simple terms. We teach individuals from varied and respectable backgrounds. It is important to be aware of the struggles but not to assume the negatives.]]> 2021-11-01 16:04:07 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859207726 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859208449 Our students have a story to share and each one is unique and special to them. It makes sense that students should be provided with several different stories in order to build a well rounded and diverse view of humanity. If we want students to connect with the literature we must provide a diverse selection to them. This is just one way to create a diverse environment.]]> 2021-11-01 16:04:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859208449 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859209880 We often pigeon hole ourselves into believing a certain narrative rather than taking into consideration the individual. It within the individual that you will find the successes and paths to success. That may even align with the collective along the way. This was definitely an aha moment for me to reflect on some of the narrow thinking I have adopted and how I can adjust that. Behavior is never a one size fits all approach.]]> 2021-11-01 16:04:52 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859209880 ssullivan114 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859211882 ...doing so can repair & bestow dignity.]]> 2021-11-01 16:05:37 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859211882 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859215651 Each of our students have stories that need to be shared. They need to be able to relate to the stories that we are reading and studying. Their life experiences need to be validated. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:07:04 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859215651 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859218092 Every student has a story to share that provides a deeper understanding to who they are. It is imperative to listen and learn from the stories our students and their families share with us. A story can be told through food, religion, traditions, clothes, childhood experiences, behaviors, fear, empathy, etc. It is important to consider the many ways students will try to get through to us to tell their story. Connecting to students background knowledge is key to bringing down the barriers we face in the classroom and can have damaging repercussions if ignored.

]]> 2021-11-01 16:08:00 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859218092 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859218962 As educators, it is critical to incorporate a variety of readings into instruction. It it also important to consider student's individual differences and their individual stories when interacting with them. It is detrimental to their health and wellness to have a generalized view of their abilities. Lastly, it is important to acknowledge student's skills and abilities and offer wide praise.]]> 2021-11-01 16:08:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859218962 smurray138 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859221227 This video reminded me that it is important to take into account each students' schema or preconceptions of topics and ideas. It's important to level the collective schema so that all can access the curriculum.]]> 2021-11-01 16:08:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859221227 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859222001 It is important to respect and acknowledge every students story and origin. Understanding and valuing students for who they are should impact our educational practices. 

Empathy for students and their uniqueness is something we account for. Rejecting assumptions about students allows them to gain their power back. 

We as people who work with students in education should strive to recognize our own bias and the impact they may have on students.

In classrooms we need to consider multiple stories of academic measures so we can better understand our students, not just standardize everything. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:09:18 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859222001 msimon9 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859222891 Everyone in the world should watch this video. Great reminder to me that NO ONE should be defined by a single story and that EVERYONE has multiple levels we need to explore.]]> 2021-11-01 16:09:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859222891 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859225485 Having culturally diverse books in the classroom. Having students bring in books that they have a connection too can help learn about their story. It is important we do not assume we know their culture or beliefs. Ask questions and giving students time to share or tell their story can help us not believe in the "single story".]]> 2021-11-01 16:10:40 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859225485 ksanchez103 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859231475 We related it to how each student has had a different experience during COVID and distance learning. While they may be similar culturally in their family values, religion, and ethnicity, we as educators don't always know what happened in the "culture" of their home in response to the pandemic. We need to be aware that everyone's mental health and environment was affected and sensitive to how they might be responding to the last 1.5 years of change. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:12:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859231475 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859233017 2021-11-01 16:13:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859233017 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859233726 I was intrigued from beginning to end. I always thought of myself as an open-minded individual, until today. Chimamanda Adichie was riveting and honest about how so many of us tend to see people according to a "single-story" and through this limited vision we rob people of their uniqueness and diverse backgrounds. As an educator it is important for me to consider the student as a compilation of "multiple stories" so that I can empathize with them and encourage them to continue on their own path toward success.]]> 2021-11-01 16:13:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859233726 srobinson47 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859235966 Stories matter. When we tell/read more than one story we realize we have more in common than our differences. When you hear only one thing over and over, its what they become. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:14:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859235966 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859238711 Create a classroom that is welcoming and inclusive. Everyone's story needs to be recognized and respected. Everyone's story is valuable. Empower our students to empower each other. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:15:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859238711 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859240466 Realizing that a behavior is telling a story, positive or negative, it's their story and they're communicating it to you. Being ready to hear it and react appropriately.

]]> 2021-11-01 16:16:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859240466 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859241036 It is important to reject the idea of there being a single story for our students. It is also important to remind our students of the importance of their voice to educate us on their story. Making more space and assignments around student sharing their stories will empower students and educate others. It is sad that the author was told her book was not authentic, but it emphasized that when they are telling their story we need to believe them and remove our bias of who we think they are. This reminded me that each day we meet with students we are only seeing a small part of their story and that there is so much more to them as they are growing and learning each day.  ]]> 2021-11-01 16:16:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859241036 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859242091 empowering. Very important reminder to engage in all stories about a person. Not one thing or mistake defines someone. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:16:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859242091 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859242647 Every person should watch this video. It is a great reminder that stories matter and we all have several stories that make up who we are. We aren't defined by one story or one person's perception of one story. It's important to carry this thought process into our classrooms when working with our students. They are more that just a below level reader, or great writer. We need to discover the different facets that make them who they are. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859242647 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859243522 She told great stories.
Our students are more than their autism!
Their ideas and wants come out in a variety of ways.
Reactions are different dependent on their size!
BE more POSITIVE, they are still trying and learning!


]]> 2021-11-01 16:17:23 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859243522 stephaniethornburg https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859246011 She was an amazing and powerful speaker. We need to remember to be open minded and remind ourselves that all people are different, our culture , race, heritage, our families, our country do not define us as people, our complete story does . "Stereotypes aren't always wrong, they are incomplete, not just 1 story." ]]> 2021-11-01 16:18:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859246011 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859249133 We thought it was a great Ted Talk. Seeing things from different perspectives can benefit anyone. Everyone has their own stories to tell. ]]> 2021-11-01 16:19:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859249133 sataylor6 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859255509 Reminder to teach not just one perspective, but all perspectives.]]> 2021-11-01 16:22:05 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859255509 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859265238 This made me think about going beyond the stereotype or viewing people as static or one dimensional. We can be many things at once and it's not fair to limit our view of our students to once aspect about them. I try to make a connection with students beyond academics, especially those who struggle in school; this reminds me that they are more than just who they are in class.]]> 2021-11-01 16:25:50 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859265238 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859272251 We need to have diverse reading material so everyone feels they belong.]]> 2021-11-01 16:28:31 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859272251 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859280144 This was a terrific video.  I like how the speaker said we need a balance in stories meaning hearing both sides of a story.  When we have both, stories can empower and repair.]]> 2021-11-01 16:31:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859280144 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859282290 2021-11-01 16:32:27 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859282290 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859544687 It is important to have cultural relevant material for our students. For students to see other adults of color in the school setting.]]> 2021-11-01 18:17:59 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859544687 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859545153 It is important to have cultural relevant material for our students. For students to see other adults of color in the school setting.]]> 2021-11-01 18:18:12 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859545153 https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859568675 By prioritizing equity. it teaches empathy to those who don't need as much of a hand up to get their needs met. It shows that everyone's story matters, everyone's background matters, and the individual needs of our students need to be the focus of our daily instruction.]]> 2021-11-01 18:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/jebaker/3noxds84fj5d6kdv/wish/1859568675