Rigorous Researcher Chapter 4 - Blog 5
Sonia Nieto begins the chapter by stating, "I propose an alternative perspective: that in order to advance student learning, teachers and schools also need to change in substantive and significant ways pg.101.
Accommodation needs to be shared by everyone. Until recently, it was overwhelmingly bi cultural students and their families who were expected to accommodate to schools, and accommodation generally meant that they had to lose their very identities in the process pg. 129.
- Site I found defining many terms we have discussed and are reading about:
- This site focuses on how to create a bi cultural friendly classroom...check out the videos towards the end of the page (teachers interviewed) enjoy :)
When I think about the differences between assimilation and accommodation, I remember a discussion from my undergraduate Multicultural Education class. We considered all of the terms given to America with regards to both treatments of multiculturalism. Do you consider America to be a "melting pot" or a "tossed salad." When you consider which phrase you tend to use, think about the implications of the terms. Which term corresponds better with assimilation? Acculturation? - Elizabeth
ReplyDeleteAccommodation is very important in the school system and it is necessary by all individuals involved. Minorities and bi cultural students should not be the only ones forced to make the necessary accommodations into the school system. Everyone (all students and teachers) needs to make the necessary adjustments and compromise.
ReplyDeleteShawne
I guess it would depend on the environment because it some cases it could be either a melting pot or a tossed salad. I would prefer encouraging a tossed salad community throughout teaching...interesting thought!
ReplyDelete-Christina