For White Folks who Teach in the Hood by https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix en-us 2017-09-04 00:20:19 UTC 2025-11-03 13:47:35 UTC hello@padlet.com taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184541264 " The idea that one individual or school can give students 'a life' emanates from a problematic savior complex that results in making students, their varied experiences, their emotions, and the good in their communities invisible." (Emdin, 2016, p.20).


This quote is a distinct reminder to me that no matter what my intentions are as a future teacher the needs of the students should always come first. More importantly, it teaches me that it is not up to me to decide what the students needs are. If anything, I am to listen to their needs and adapt my teaching to fit them. The overall message this quote relays,is that I can have the best intentions when I enter a classroom but if I choose to focus on myself rather than truly see who the students are I am failing them. ]]> 2017-09-04 14:03:28 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184541264 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184542653 "For these populations, when one is hurt, healing requires addressing both physical wounds and the 'soul wounds'." (Emdin, 2016, p. 26).

This quote stood out to me because it touches on the immense damage that a teacher can cause. As teachers we have the ability to build students up. We have the ability to encourage and support students. We also have the ability to tear them down. We have the ability to judge them and destroy their confidence. I like this quote because it talks about healing. Teachers have the ability to heal. It is up to us to not only acknowledge the physical aspects of the classroom but the emotions that are tied to each student as well.  This acknowledgement will help the healing process. ]]> 2017-09-04 14:15:23 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184542653 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184543267 2017-09-04 14:20:36 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184543267 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544013 " The more my peers and became preoccupied with positioning students as teachable or not, the more invested we became in the process." (Emdin, 2016, p. 33)

This quote is important to me because it is so easy to fall into a negativity trap. Labeling students without getting to know them is the easy way out. Complaining about a class and deeming a child as "unteachable" is easier than looking inward and finding ways to reach each student (Edmin, p. 33). Shifting blame on students is easier than taking responsibility for yourself. By cir coming to negativity you blind yourself to your students, you see problems instead of solutions, and you will not be able to see your students as their authentic selves. ]]> 2017-09-04 14:27:36 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544013 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544291 Every Educator who works with the neoindigenous must first recognize their students' neoindigeneity and teach from the standpoint of an ally who is working with them to reclaim their humanity." (Emdin, 2016, p. 40).

This quote represents the foundation that every educator should have before entering a classroom. A teacher should be able to identify the students needs and adapt their teaching accordingly. They should view education as a collaborative  process. They should work together with their students to create the ultimate learning experience. Students should feel like their teachers are on their side and have their best interest in mind.]]> 2017-09-04 14:30:03 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544291 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544928 "If students are seated and quiet during most of the lesson, and teachers only have to yell enough times to get a sore throat once or twice a month, they view themselves as successful." (Emdin, 2016, p. 41).

This quote stood out to me because it showcases the disconnect between what a teacher thinks and how that affects the students. Being satisfied with trivial things like having good classroom management to the point where content and engagement falls short is an issue. It also shows how outside perspectives influence what teachers define as success. If a teacher didn't have to worry about what their classroom looked like to an administrator or other teachers would they focus more on engagement? ]]> 2017-09-04 14:35:06 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184544928 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546177 2017-09-04 14:46:32 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546177 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546395 2017-09-04 14:48:35 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546395 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546960 2017-09-04 14:54:13 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184546960 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184547019 2017-09-04 14:55:01 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184547019 Refrences taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184585015 Christopher, E. (2016). For White Folks Who Teach in the Hood... and the Rest of Ya'll Too. Boston, MA: Beacon Press.]]> 2017-09-04 22:24:48 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/184585015 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193255649 “… teachers often give students good grades for being ‘nice and quiet’ at the expense of ensuring that they are learning.” (Emdin, 2016, p.66).
 
This shows that students have to adapt to their teachers norms and expectations. In order to do so they might have to suppress parts of who they are. This can create a classroom environment where the students feel like what they think doesn’t matter. 
 
This video is about a student who demands to be heard and respected by adults. She believes that her age should not a deficit or a reason for people to ignore her opinions and ideas. This relates to the book because teachers should never make their students feel like their ideas don’t have value. 
]]> 2017-10-03 02:42:35 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193255649 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193256447 “I was convinced that she was masking her feelings … I took the opportunity to ask her if she was okay.” (Edmin, 2016, p.104).
 
This quote is important to me because it shows that the teacher cares about the student. It shows that he was listening to her and noticed that something was off. Because of this he observed her during class. He even went on to ask her if she was okay. When she told him she was fine and felt like she had to come to school because her role was important shows that he created a space for her to feel that way.
 
In the video I chose, the speaker’s main point is that teachers have to build a bond with their students in order for them to succeed. This relates to the book because the author shares his experiences on how to create those bonds with different types of students.
]]> 2017-10-03 02:50:06 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193256447 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193256947 "... each of them came to the urban classroom with unique stories and histories. As a teacher, I had to find an approach to teaching that would empower each of my students while addressing their collective needs." (Emdin, 2016, p.62).

This quote is important because it is essentially saying that as a teacher you are never going to just be teaching to one kind of student. I think its easy to teach based on how you would like to be taught or what has been effective in the past or for other people. However,  every year is going to bring a new set of students that are all unique and what has worked with one class might not work with them. It is important to keep an open mind ad look for ways to teach different kinds of students. 

This video represents that everyone has their own perceptive and thier own story .]]> 2017-10-03 02:55:57 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193256947 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193257231 The presentation of the activity as an extension of what you do already validates their culture and positions them as experts even before the dialogue started." (Edmin, 2016, p.33).


When a teacher formats a lesson or an activity keeping his or her students's culture in mind they allow the students to have a sense of comfort before the students have to engage in that activity. I think this can be beneficial because it will give them confidence entering into unknown content. I think that it can also provide a welcoming space for participation and it promotes engagement. I think one of the worst things for students is when they are afraid to try new things or enter new material before a lesson even starts.

I chose this video because i thought it reflects a classroom environment where a teacher makes it their responsibility to make a student feel comfortable.]]> 2017-10-03 02:59:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193257231 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193362442 “ I argue that handshakes emerge when solidarity is reached among the neoindigenous, then they can be used to create or spur on moments of solidarity in the classroom.” (Edmin, 2016, p.107)
 
 
I think that it is important to show students that the classroom is a team. Like any other kind of team there should be a sense of family within it. Something as simple as a group handshake can have the power of uniting the class or group. Its something that is special and unique to them. Implanting physical forms of positivity is something I would like to do when I become a teacher. 

This video shows a teacher who has a different handshake with each of his students creating a bond with them. It is different take on team building.
]]> 2017-10-03 11:50:42 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/193362442 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806553 "I returned for the single purpose of proving to myself that I could be an amazing teacher in a school where I felt like I had barley survived the year before." (Emdin, 2016, p.132).

This quote stood out to me because it represents the mindset that all teachers should have. We are all going to have bad lessons, days, or potentially a rough school year. It is important for us to be adaptive. We should reflect on everything we do and constantly look for ways to improve even if this means trying something new or something that is out of our comfort zone. 


]]> 2017-10-23 23:15:02 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806553 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806573 "How do I create classrooms that students are connected to in the same way that they are connected to their block or street corner?" (Emdin, 2016, p.138). 

In this part of the book, Emdin realizes that in order for his students to connect to their classroom he has to connect to their environment. He immerses himself in his students community. He does so by simply playing basketball with them and is eventually invited to dinners, churches, and a variety of community events. He was able to connect with is students on a personal level. By doing so his students were able to connect with him on an educational level. He reached a point in his classroom where conversation transitioned from the daily lives of the students to educational topics seamlessly. This shows us how important it is to be a part of our students communities outside of school.


]]> 2017-10-23 23:15:05 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806573 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806579 The facing of an opponent becomes a means to strengthen the physical,spiritual, and mental self and recognize that the battle is not with the person who stands in front of you but with life. (Emdin, 2016, p.153). 

In this part of the book, Emdin describes different ways that competition can be viewed in a positive way. He talks about how people can compete against one another and also help one another at the same time. I think that this should reflect the classroom. Students should not be fixated on being the best but rather trying their best and helping their peers try their best as well. ]]> 2017-10-23 23:15:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806579 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806587 "Each day, as we teach the neoindigenous, we have the opportunity to allow the modern-day Thomas-Fullers to fully articulate their potential." (Emdin, 2016, p.162).

Every student will bring his or her strengths and weaknesses into the classroom. It is up to the teacher to really get to know and understand each student. If a teacher can find out the best way a student can learn and the best way that a student can express what they have learned then they have the ability to unlock a student's potential. For example, maybe there are certain students that are artists and can perfectly express everything they have learned trough a painting. There might be a singer in the classroom that could express their knowledge through song. When a teacher gives students opportunities to express themselves in the classroom he or she sends the students the message that their individuality is valued.]]> 2017-10-23 23:15:09 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806587 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806594 "In fact, on many occasions, after visiting neoindigenous youth in schools and then inmates in prisons, I have found the stark similarity between the two places to be painfully obvious." (Emdin, 2016, p.170).

This quote reminded me of how I felt when I moved to Georgia. The school I previously attended was open and colorful. It had murals painted by the students, it was open, and the teachers and staff treated the students like humans. By this I mean that they knew everyone's name, they greeted students with a smile , and in most cases if students were to get in trouble they were not automatically marked off as "bad kids." 

When I moved to Georgia I specifically remember feeling as if I was in a prison. The building itself was made of dull brick. The hallways were bland. We had silent transition, we had assigned lunch tables, and predetermined bathroom breaks. I felt like the administrators would move the students around like cattle. They would always yell and give dirty looks if you did anything wrong. 

This goes to say, that environment matters and that a student's attitude about learning might reflect the learning enviornment that they are in.]]> 2017-10-23 23:15:11 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/199806594 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202089324
"Some of the most successful people in the world have the uncanny ability to fit in across multiple social settings."(Emdin, 2016, p.175).

I like that Emdin included a chapter about code switching in his book. I think it is an important quality to master. Code Switching can help you benefit from different areas of life. If you want to be treated in a professional manner you have to act and speak in a professional way.


]]> 2017-10-31 12:20:07 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202089324 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202091015 To validate the codes of young people in the classroom and fail to arm them with the tools they need to be successful across social fields is irresponsible"  (Emdin, 2016, p.176)

I agree with Emdin, as a future teacher I never want to take anything away from my students. Whether that be the way they speak or dress.My goal is to give them more. More ways of speaking. More options. This way they can pick and chose what they need and when. ]]> 2017-10-31 12:24:28 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202091015 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202092719 "They are encouraged to separate themselves fro their neoindigenous culture to "make it out of the hood"rather than celebrate what their histories, neighborhoods, and home communities have to offer"
(Emdin,2016, p.177).

Students are going to bring so many things into the classroom. As teachers we shouldn't try to change our students into what we perceive as the ideal student. We should celebrate everything a student brings into the classroom and let them know that there is no such thing as an ideal student. ]]> 2017-10-31 12:28:45 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202092719 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202094932 "How could they say I yelled and got in the way of their learning when i obviously cared enough to have this very conversation?" (Emdin, 2016, p.186).


As teachers we are all going to have moment when we think that we are doing a really good job. I think that those are the moments we need to be the most critical of. That is when our egos can get in the way of constructive criticism. However, it is important for us to be constantly reflecting and asking for feedback from our students.

]]> 2017-10-31 12:34:25 UTC https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202094932 taleman1 https://padlet.com/taleman1/x5hxdc72prix/wish/202097148 "The identification of an issue, and the capturing and preserving of that issue on a tape, created an opportunity for me to be more reflective about my practice" (Emdin, 2016, pg.188).

I think this quote is important because we are all going to make mistakes or have parts of a lesson that need improvement. By recording these mistakes we will not repeat them. Recording ourselves also gives us a different perspective on how we originally viewed our lesson.


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