Disciplinary Literacy Perspectives & Identities Reflection by Catalina Bu

Pupusas and Potatoes: Self as part of Family/Community

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:55:48 UTC

Catalina is my abuelas (grandmas) name. In Latin tradition a baby is given their fathers and mothers last names. Bu comes from my father side in Honduras, Central America. Morrisroe comes from my mother's side she is mostly German and Irish and is from Idaho. My middle name is Marie, which in fact is shared with my mothers two sisters and several cousins. I don't feel connected to many objects that I have earned personally but I do feel attached to small gifts I have received from my parents and grandparents. My favorite traditions are any events that brings my family together.

A value my family holds strongly is to value education and language. My family still practice the Spanish language at home and it is the primary communication for my father's family. I has made such an impact on my immediate family my mothers side of the family has learned some of the language to be able to communicate with them as well. The meaningful community events my family and I participate in are events that give back to those in the community who need help. We volunteer our time cooking dinners, donating food, and passing out food at the local food bank. As a Latina with light skin I do not face the discrimination that my father and his family do, but I recognized that my voice can be heard as an ally to those who are silenced and provide support in finding resources for families. I have the privilege to here in the United States with many opportunities unlike some of my family members in Honduras. I am an ally in that I can interpret and translate for families in need. I understand the bias in the community against people of color and fight for justice in the face of racism and discrimination.

Self as Literacy Person

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:55:59 UTC

Discuss books with others
Journal as self reflection
Struggles: time spent reading, writing strategies, challenging myself
strengths: enjoy reading and reading to others and writing notes, letters, poems or self expression
Favorite book (as of this summer): Bless Me, Ultima by Rudolfo Anaya

Science Teacher: Self as Disciplinary Expert and Disciplinary Teacher

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:56:13 UTC

My goal as a science teacher is to spark an interest in students from all backgrounds that they can make a change in our world and how our planet needs us to pay attention to our behaviors of destruction.
I am passionate about research for climate change and educating people in ways to lower your carbon footprint.
I will continue to learn about my discipline through research and being apart of the National Science Teacher Association. Also taking advantage of opportunities to collaborate with other science teachers and professional development workshops.

Strength and Weaknesses: Self as Disciplinary Expert and Disciplinary Teacher

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:56:20 UTC

Strengths
- personable
- reliable
- responsible
- empathetic
- bilingual
Weaknesses
- lack of experience
- lack of work-life balance

Perceptions of Disciplinary Literacy

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:56:36 UTC

Definition of “disciplinary literacy”

- Inner workings of reading, writing and communicating pertaining to a specific discipline

How might disciplinary literacy be a consideration when looking at your future students’ readiness to learn content?

- skills that are specific to the discipline can be used to deepen understanding by learning skills for how to comprehend, analyze, translate information and translate quantitative information into visual or writing form. - These skills can serve students within high level classes.

Perceptions of Disciplinary Literacy

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:56:44 UTC

Pressure points in the future classroom:

certain topics in science that I will not be able to cover in the depth that I want/know.
Accommodating all students with the materials they might need
Parents lack of concern or over concerned for their students progress.

Possible areas of resistance to disciplinary literacy that might surface in practice

students cultural beliefs
families disconnect to science
students self-confidence
lack of resources

Perceptions of Disciplinary Literacy

catalinabu — 2020-08-05 02:56:55 UTC

"Fair doesn't mean giving every child the same thing, it means giving every child what they need"- Rick Lavoie

To understand a student is to provide the correct and efficient tools and strategies to guide them in their education. This includes the students background, culture, home life, language, and personality. Disciplinary literacy must be fluid enough to transform into any means to support a student. It should rise up to meet that student just as it did the student before them.

Confirmation of professional organization membership

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NSTA: National Science Teacher Association

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