Windows, Mirrors, and Sliding Glass Doors by KATIE CRAIG MOBARAK https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks Please respond to the quote that is under the borough you teach in en-us 2020-05-05 13:42:11 UTC 2025-12-12 03:33:07 UTC hello@padlet.com Anne https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257409658 Students may assume, for example, that white is the default/all scientists are white (I teach science), and that may affect how they perform in and engage with my class.]]> 2022-08-09 13:26:28 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257409658 Piffany Rosa piffanyrosa1 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257409996 This quote speaks volumes as it shares the reality of the world we live in. When one isn't exposed to diversity and learn that the world is filled with so many different types of people then we are not really helping our children be selfless and open-minded. Instead we are creating narrow-minded people who are going to think they are the superior group or the only kind. We already have so many people who aren't accepting of others and so we want to teach books to our students that open their eyes to the world we live in.]]> 2022-08-09 13:27:00 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257409996 Learning Awareness of Others Through Literacy https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410419 I agree with this quote as NYC is so culturally diverse yet so fast moving. Environmental exposure is great but having the books to dive deeper into those different cultures that surround us is crucial for students to stop and think about other cultural groups in their community. Through literature they get to learn something new, find similarities, and in the classroom get to discuss this with their peers. 
-Cynthia]]> 2022-08-09 13:27:42 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410419 Children need to read and learn about people unlike themselves. This is true in literature as well as media as well https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410425 Maria M]]> 2022-08-09 13:27:43 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410425 Laura Ortiz https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410452 I never really thought about it in this way, but it is so very true! Books can help us all to learn and do much more!]]> 2022-08-09 13:27:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410452 Sara https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410505 I found this quote from the article powerful as well in addition to the quote for The Bronx: "changing attitudes towards difference." If students always see "sameness" it gives them a false sense of reality and they may experience difficulty in communing with folx that are different than themselves.]]> 2022-08-09 13:27:50 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410505 Students need to be exposed to books that talks about other cultures. This will help them appreciate and understand other people. https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410705 Myriam]]> 2022-08-09 13:28:12 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410705 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410798 Emma
This quote emphasizes the importance of building relationships with others so we can support each other.  We can only authentically do so by having conversations and access to diverse text, knowledge, and experiences so we build and create honest understandings about each other.  Also, as a math teacher I continue to work on finding and incorporating diverse text. ]]> 2022-08-09 13:28:22 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410798 Q#3 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410816 I do agree that books or stories are able to function as windows, Mirrors and even sliding glass doors. At the very core of reading is the ability to gain information regardless of the topic and then the ability to use one's imagination. Stories do shed light on new and unknown aspects. Lei-Ann]]> 2022-08-09 13:28:24 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410816 Power of written words https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410963 I agree with this quote because dominant social groups need a variety of sources that can create background knowledge and present day connections with their peers or people around them.  
If you only experience imaginary worlds that does't reflect true life experiences of other social groups you might engage with a group of people in an offensive manner - or feel that everything is great. ~Mona]]> 2022-08-09 13:28:37 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257410963 Camille McKinnon https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411052 This quote is extremely powerful because it speaks to the reason why many students are made to feel devalued or isolated. Also, this quote highlights the false narrative that there is a mainstream in which everyone must conform to, which further perpetuates a false entitlement for students that find their mirrors.]]> 2022-08-09 13:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411052 I agree! The lack of availability of books about others has fostered an environment where the views held by children in the dominant group has been verified and upheld while not having to consider or be challenged by any other views about others. As such, they do need windows, authentic windows, into the realities of the richness that's around them. https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411286 2022-08-09 13:28:59 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411286 Jacqueline Baez https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411667 Our children should have access to literature that represents them as well as others.

]]> 2022-08-09 13:29:34 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411667 This quote challenged me to think about the types of texts that are in classroom libraries and also utilized by teachers alongside curriculum. There should be specific attention paid to the texts selected. https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411873 Nancy]]> 2022-08-09 13:29:51 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411873 Litonia Harrell- This is the quote that actually changed my thinking. I never really thought about how dominant social groups were also missing out from not having the availability of books about others. I think it is so important that all readers have access to books that represent all cultures across the board. It is important to learn about all around us and have that available. https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411960 2022-08-09 13:29:57 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257411960 Melissa mmcfadden22 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412214 I think this quote is important for us to learn about all the differences we experience or should experience. We lack the availability of books that represent all cultures.]]> 2022-08-09 13:30:18 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412214 Allie https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412304 This quotation really spoke to me. I was a white kid who grew up in a segregated, almost-entirely-white suburb and the only books that featured black people were historical, taking place either in the 19th century or the 1950s/1960s. To me, racism was "a problem of history," and I didn't recognize its prevalence in the world today until I was much older. Black characters were trapped in specific historical events and I missed out on seeing black characters just being kids like me.]]> 2022-08-09 13:30:27 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412304 This statement speaks to the truth. Students that read mostly books about people of their color can grow up thinking that they are superior and that other cultures do not hold much of a place in this world. The texts and pictures that students read and see very much influence their thinking and analysis. Therefore, it is important for all students to read text that reflect diversity. It is also important for teachers to offer diverse reading options to close this door. https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412402 2022-08-09 13:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412402 Basirat https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412410 I agree. Culturally Responsive books and curriculum benefit everyone. Children from dominant social groups can expand their understanding of diverse people and communities. Texts can also help build empathy, allow for personal reflection, and lead to further investigation.]]> 2022-08-09 13:30:35 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412410 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412456 I agree that without the diversity in texts, students will not have opportunity to explore the differences of the world and what makes us all unique and special.]]> 2022-08-09 13:30:40 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412456 Yes indeed, stories allow one to have a non-threatening insight to the unknown and to others. Lei-Ann (again) https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412558 2022-08-09 13:30:49 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257412558 https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257413182 Agreed. Texts can provide an opportunity for readers to make connections to people like them and get a window/mirror/sliding door to make connections with people different from them.
Shana ]]> 2022-08-09 13:31:41 UTC https://padlet.com/kcraigmobarak2/Bookmarks/wish/2257413182