How do you see intersectionality in the classroom? by Camila Galdames https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5 en-us 2021-09-15 19:48:38 UTC 2021-09-22 22:01:23 UTC hello@padlet.com Gonzalo https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761223632 Stating that there is inclusion in the classes is not enough. Language teachers often differentiate instruction, assessments, and tasks to meet the needs of English language learners. Yet most students, especially those who struggle in other areas, are left behind due to the lack of attention to their individual needs.]]> 2021-09-22 21:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761223632 by Ximena I.Q. ximenaibaceta https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761230181 It is not enough to SAY that there is inclusion in our classes. Inclusive practices need to be visible in the way we plan and teach our lessons, select materials, interact with the students, carry out the activities and interact even with parents. 
Connected to this, a classroom is a very diverse setting. We have a lot of differences regarding the socio-economic context of our students, their culture and heritage, their age, their interests, their gender and sexual preferences, and their learning needs. All this has to be considered when thinking about our groups of students.
What we can do is, through a student-centered approach, is to invite students to share their experiences, to share who they are, so we all understand that we do not have to go to another place to understand and embrace diversity.]]> 2021-09-22 21:55:28 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761230181 I see intersectionality as a combined vision and practice that should include different members of the school community, as well as the curricula and textbooks we have to work with. If there is one area that is not involved in intersectionality, it is very difficult to achieve it in a real and honest way. The Ministry of Education has made different modifications in order to promote and include different kinds of students (considering their learning styles, background, differences). However, we are the ones who should deliver these visions and create social awareness considering inclusion. https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761233445 2021-09-22 21:58:20 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761233445 https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235301 In my classroom students APPARENTLY do not have too many differences. They all seem to come from similar backgrounds, they do not show any clear evidence of having particular religious beliefs. They all are Chileans. Queer students try to look similar to their classmates and nobody is encouraged to show who they really are. 
I think that, because of this, there is no immediate discrimination (because there seems to be nothing to discriminate). It looks as if there were no minorities in the school even though this is not true. 
In the long term I think this creates a sense of equality, but not equity. They look the same but they are not. Therefore, the people who need more attention, care or other resources are not taken into account. 

In order to expose them to a more diverse setting I think we should start to embrace their differences IN the classroom and allow them to feel safe to share and show who they really are. ]]> 2021-09-22 22:00:00 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235301 Gonzalo https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235402 I see intersectionality in the classroom whenever the teacher recognizes that students are much more than learners. Each one has their own story, interests, demons, etc. Acknowledging that everyone is different allows educators to choose resources that allude to other realities rather than the traditional one. It embraces diversity in the classroom and shows world perspectives that are not usually present in class. Students must have opportunities to question their reality to see that not everything is in black and white. ]]> 2021-09-22 22:00:06 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235402 https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235424 At my institution we don't even talk about inclusion. 
It is very hard to pay attention to individual student's needs because the number of students per classroom is so large (+40). Also, I think traditional schools prefer homegeneity over diversity. ]]> 2021-09-22 22:00:07 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235424 https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235756 I don't really see intersectionality in my school. They address different issues separately (when they do). I don't even think we embrace or understand the concept. ]]> 2021-09-22 22:00:25 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761235756 https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761236740 I try to be aware of the diversity and different identities in my classroom by dedicating enough time to get to know my students better, but due to the short time I have to teach my class it seems impossible to TALK about it with them, or expose them to certain topics/themes. I think intersectionality in the classroom is not enough if we can identify the different identity aspects in our students but cannot get to refer to them. ]]> 2021-09-22 22:01:14 UTC https://padlet.com/ctgaldames/Class5/wish/1761236740