Observation
In this video, a teacher reads a story to her learners in Reach Academy, Oakland, CA. The learners are keenly listening to the teacher as she narrates the story. As the teacher continued reading the book, she emphasized the essence of the learners learning the skill of seeing themselves in the text and learning about the others in the narration. The instructor in the classroom says that the selection of text is vital, and when there is a connection, the learners are always excited. The top school states that Reach Academy is very diversified; thus, excellent teachers who believe in the students’ potential are necessary. The instructor says that reading books allowed her to be aware of her identity.
Reflection
The video revealed how divisiveness in classroom texts helps students connect with others’ experiences, know their identity, and feel influential, less judged, and respected. Good material selection for classroom use resulted in the excitement of the students. Moreover, the materials helped them learn about differences in identity, respect the differences and live in great harmony with students from different backgrounds. The videos portray how students are motivated, and the videos are responsible for developing their behavior.
Future classroom practice
I will be a teacher who understands the differences between my students and treats all of them equally. I will be using materials in the classroom that help the students relate to and respect their differences. I will be selecting materials that make the learners happy and excited and help them forget the trauma caused by their backgrounds. At the end of the day, each student will have freedom of speech in the environment that I have cultivated for them.