#UrbanEdChat Archive
#UrbanEd chat is a twitter chat for educators. Topics relevant to the subject of urban education will be discussed, but all educators are encouraged to join the conversation. The chats will be moderated by Ben and Neil, founders of Engaging Educators and elementary school teachers in Detroit, MI.
Thursday May 5, 2016
Welcome to ! Today weβre discussing Cultural Appreciation: Treat Every Day Like Cinco de Mayo! https://t.co/EcqlNzqX6J
Welcome to ! Today weβre going to be discussing Cultural Appreciation: Treat Every Day Like Cinco de Mayo!
Please introduce yourself, what grade you teach or position, and your location!
Michelle 5th grade math, Houston, TX
Hey if you is happening right now. The topic Cultural Awareness Treat every day like cinco de mayo
Hi , Claudia here, principal, going to try to connect wifi isnt cooperating π«
Bradford Harris Instructional Tech Spec Houston, Tx
. hey Claudia! I literally just ran into Whole Foods and set up shop because I couldn't make it home for
been there dealing with it now LOL welcome
Hey everyone! Jaison here from Houston (via Whole Foods). Admin, entrepreneur, and now a host!
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15 days of school left....I think I can I think I can!
. what's the first thing you'll do once the school year is over, Michelle?
Let's welcome our guest host
Gr8 thing about Twitter Chats its mobile PD anywhere and everywhere at your time https://t.co/oQKEIisvbh
. hey Claudia! I literally just ran into Whole Foods and set up shop because I couldn't make it home for
follows a Q & A Format. Q1/A1 Q2/A2
First Question coming up in 1 min
Q1: What is the purpose of education in your opinion? What are you seeking to accomplish through this work?
A1: The purpose of education is to prepare ppl to productive citizens.
HEY!
Chris, SPED work program and Transition program coordinator, rural MO
. welcome, Chris! Glad you can join us all the way from MO!
Hi Chris glad you could make it!
A1 We want to prepare youth for the outside world to collaborate and communicate
I ask this first question because I think it's important to begin any discussion about education this way.
A1. For me, in my work, the purpose of edu is to provide the necessary skillset to facilitate upward mobility
A1 I am constantly learning reading and growing in my craft and trying to stay abreast on current topics in Education
A1: My goal is to create knowledgeable, conscientious, and critical students who can advocate for themselves.
A1. Purpose of education.. make others believe in themselves, make them work make them know their talents and how to use them
Q2: How have aspects of your identity (e.g. ethnicity, sexuality, ability) influenced how you learn/teach?
So jmsn and Jame Black coming out with albums in a 24 hour period. I guess they're invited to the cookout.
A1: While I am in education I seek to leave my hand print that change lives for the better.
my pleasure thank you Sir!
Yeah I think upward mobility is important. Ss need to know what's working against them and how to act https://t.co/39ysCQjMZs
A1. For me, in my work, the purpose of edu is to provide the necessary skillset to facilitate upward mobility
A1: I really want my students to know how the world operates and how for many of them it's not built in their favor.
A2: I grew up in Detroit, the Blackest city in America. I'm sure having black teachers throughout affected my teaching style.
A2: Being a black woman my teaching style came from how I was raised. Firm but fair. Always my brother's keeper
A2: I'm a straight man so I had to deliberately change my speech to be more inclusive regarding gender and sexuality.
Q3: Have you encountered cultural conflicts with students or colleagues? How were they resolved?
A2: I've mainly worked in schools with predominantly black and white student populations and I'm more open w/ my black students
A2. My identity is everything ππΎ Everything I learn/how I teach is through the lens of an immigrant, Hispanic Woman.
. are there any specific strategies, interactions that you'd attribute to your upbringing as a black woman?
Has there ever been a time where you did something in a class and thought "that's just like ______"?
A3: I have always worked in Title 1 schools and no conflicts with Ss but colleagues I have some that didn't end well
A3: When I work in predom white schools I find myself bothered by how they consume and interpret hip hop/rap.
My dad was a preacher and mom was a teacher. I teach fairness, love, understanding, and I'm always fair. I own my faults. :)
A3 Yes! It was my ignorance...had to research, ask, and learn https://t.co/0XEZym7Zly
Q3: Have you encountered cultural conflicts with students or colleagues? How were they resolved?
A3: Whenever I'm in a colleague's classroom I look at the bookshelf & see what authors they have. Hopefully not just white men.
Being raised by mother she taught us to always have voice. So I teach my Ss to respectfully speak their minds.
A3. Yes, mostly innocent and unintentional, so cultural dialogue is critical in these cases
Q4: How does -or can- help us to better address unique learner needs?
. interesting. How do you encourage students to speak their mind while still showing respect?
Trying to really dive deep on this Cinco de Mayo. I know this day can be contentious for some. https://t.co/pfYQx9FN1H
oh man starting w the deep questions right off the bat!! ππΏ
SureRT : hello! Jump right in!
. what happened? If you can share.
yes, its unintentional but privilege isn't acknowledged, neither are biases often
my kids laugh at me for saying "you all" and "y'all" until they hear my reasoning.
. hi, Lane! Welcome to the chat!
A4 provides a means to meet Ss where they are...avenue to differentiate instruction https://t.co/GONmOr9bQz
Q4: How does -or can- help us to better address unique learner needs?
Virtual field trips to diff regions RT : Q4: How does -or can- help us to better address unique learner needs?
No yelling or aggressive behavior. I give them an example of how to approach an adult.
I say y'all. And I will NEVER stop saying pop. My students will just have to deal lol.
Hi ππΎππΎRT : . hi, Lane! Welcome to the chat!
Wkkg w Ss of migrant workers...their cultural norms of respect (no eye contact)...different for me https://t.co/MSHG4wZFB8
. what happened? If you can share.
Cultural things tied to my Midwestern upbringing I don't try to hide. I mute some aspects of my Blackness though
we're in San Diego, most have only heard y'all on tv. Not stopping me.
Do you ever see any cultural differences in how students demonstrate respect?
A4: helps me to connect my Ss to world that they didn't know existed.
yes the ss need to see that yelling does not get anything resolved
Ya'll, I still mispronounce pollen ("Poland") and stay away from certain words (beach & sheets) π https://t.co/56dY9BWzmv
I say y'all. And I will NEVER stop saying pop. My students will just have to deal lol.
A4: I try to use to help students get authentic experiences I can't offer for whatever reason.
Q5: What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you? Is your school recognizing it?
Absolutely! My Hispanic girls are very polite yet very intelligent.
Yelling is disrespectful-no matter what, when or who
A4; When I was doing I liked using videos from other teachers. Help students learn from multiple styles.
A5 Yes however many black Ss and myself can speak very loudly. We have to be aware of this.
I was a very loud kid. Yelled plenty. Not intentionally disrespectful
A5: Nothing and I think it's because although the Ss my be Hispanic they aren't Mexican.
A4 gives ss the opportunity to explore the outside world and discover new things in the palm of their hands
Right! My whole family is loud!!!
A4: Tech can engage reluctant readers or learners that have specific learning needs or limitations
A5 Celebration of the Mexican Army's victory over the French army. https://t.co/2X2vEoa3nb
Q5: What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you? Is your school recognizing it?
Yep I'm very loud. bad habit.
Sometimes I'd get carried away. I like to think I've tempered it a bit.
A5: Honestly I don't know what it means except for a day when my friends invite me to their favorite mexican restaurant.
I meant it in the classroom during T-S behavior mgmt , u don't think so?
Q6: Are there special events or days unique to the culture of your school? Should there be?
A5: Although I live in Houston so an invitation to a delicious Mexican restaurant is a pretty regular thing.
I definitely still am when I'm not at work.
. had no idea. Filing that away.
A5+1 I really wish ALL customs, traditions, people were celebrated all year long.....need to improve here
A5: An opportunity to learn about π²π½. For some of our Ss is a symbol of acceptance in a new country https://t.co/aBjGGNqSd7
Q5: What does Cinco de Mayo mean to you? Is your school recognizing it?
I just think abt how Ss get punished for actions perfectly reasonable at home
A.4
Edtech=shout out to us! We educators learn with the kids to broaden everyone's perspectives, to make it new and exciting!
Amen! https://t.co/rSM2xQIjRJ
A5+1 I really wish ALL customs, traditions, people were celebrated all year long.....need to improve here
Bad habit? Did your family ever have a problem with your "loudness"?
A5...last 1...We played campus wide Cinco de Mayo
Right. I always tell them that there are different rules everywhere.
Dang soccer got me missing another chat.
I need to take you to the real thinh Jaison! https://t.co/nBKGd42NqK
A5: Although I live in Houston so an invitation to a delicious Mexican restaurant is a pretty regular thing.
I agree RT : A5+1 I really wish ALL customs, traditions, people were celebrated all year long.....need to improve here
Happens all the time. We need to get better at this, the struggle is real
What kinds of questions were asked? Do you think it did the history justice? https://t.co/i9lYPMsWmV
A5...last 1...We played campus wide Cinco de Mayo
Nope never! It's just an issue at work with other ethnic groups.
what is campus-wide Cinco de Mayo?
Hi ! For me the purpose of education is to guide student to become positive, critical-thinking citizens https://t.co/dBeGFMNo6n
Q1: What is the purpose of education in your opinion? What are you seeking to accomplish through this work?
Q7: How does your school or district stand out in acknowledging the identity of its community?
tested knowledge about the holiday, customs, & traditions
I am ALWAYS down for great food
A6: We have a Global Parade where we showcase different cultures & countries so that we don't limit Ss https://t.co/Eeqwr2rVto
. Welcome, Roxana! Thanks for jumping in!
We played a campus wide game of
A7: This is a difficult question because our campus is 90% Hispanic they always promote the culture
Of course! I'm Mexican and we are loud! https://t.co/TugueWNdkI
Bad habit? Did your family ever have a problem with your "loudness"?
A7: The other 10% gets lost in the mix.
You don't want to know how I pronounce focus and coke! https://t.co/chlzmkfdPi
Ya'll, I still mispronounce pollen ("Poland") and stay away from certain words (beach & sheets) π https://t.co/56dY9BWzmv
I say y'all. And I will NEVER stop saying pop. My students will just have to deal lol.
A6 Yes! We have a campus STEM fair each fall...soooo fun! https://t.co/rbX330jcyX
Q6: Are there special events or days unique to the culture of your school? Should there be?
I worked at 98% Hispanic campus and it was awesome! I learned a lot coming from a 100% campus RT : A7: This is
A7: I need to think more about how we do this in our summer program. Mostly Latinx students but no cultural features.
A7 As a district, all cultures are honored, acknowledged, and celebrated https://t.co/xzEDqcoqDJ
Q7: How does your school or district stand out in acknowledging the identity of its community?
Half of the school play french and half mexicans and they reenact La Batalla de Puebla? https://t.co/F0v0x7OSKL
what is campus-wide Cinco de Mayo?
ππππππππππππππππππππππππππ I can't
Q8: If you could make one change in or to your school completely for your comfort, what would it be?
A7. I also think that hiring diversity is important
Can provide ebooks, communication tools, physical involvement in activities, ability to engage with high needs sts
A7: Understanding our cultural differences and celebrating what makes us unique!
Hi Sherra! Jump right in!
That's awesome! Share your secret! lol https://t.co/dBKv9y9Jj5
A7 As a district, all cultures are honored, acknowledged, and celebrated https://t.co/xzEDqcoqDJ
Q7: How does your school or district stand out in acknowledging the identity of its community?
A8: A teacher assistant in each room the whole day! https://t.co/1o8uJFfn3o
Q8: If you could make one change in or to your school completely for your comfort, what would it be?
Commun director keeps campus leadership abreast of cultural events, celebrations, & opp https://t.co/IMYvNNkiYv
That's awesome! Share your secret! lol https://t.co/dBKv9y9Jj5
A7 As a district, all cultures are honored, acknowledged, and celebrated https://t.co/xzEDqcoqDJ
Q7: How does your school or district stand out in acknowledging the identity of its community?
I'm still thinking about saying "focus" & "coke"
What if had a screen outside her office displaying her mood in gifs throughout the day lol
A8 not sure have 2 think about that it would be nice 2 have some real world activities & awareness maybe each month school wide
We have to be really deliberate about where we seek out new staff. Don't settle on "we can't find them"
At a small school, the annual fun run, science night and school play bring everyone together
Thank you for joining us for ! A very special thanks to for guest hosting with us.
Hooray! Go, Sonya and the Comms team!
A8: I would want more "real" teacher collaboration!
She seriously needs her own keyboard. Ever done a video chat w this woman? Impossible ππ https://t.co/VATDmb94gV
What if had a screen outside her office displaying her mood in gifs throughout the day lol
A8 Are you speaking of cultural comfort? https://t.co/eUqHYfO72Z
Q8: If you could make one change in or to your school completely for your comfort, what would it be?
I'm glad you came in talking about ability. We haven't touched on that much tonight.
Why? Because of my beauty? Ha! Because looks so much better than me! https://t.co/TrW2YZKSDg
She seriously needs her own keyboard. Ever done a video chat w this woman? Impossible ππ https://t.co/VATDmb94gV
What if had a screen outside her office displaying her mood in gifs throughout the day lol
technology offers so many possibilities to engage with sts with high support needs and promote choice making etc!
Yes she is awesome!!!!!!!! RT : Hooray! Go, Sonya and the Comms team!
That and your Expressions! LOL
Be sure to tune in next Thurs at 7:ooPM CST for another great conversation where our guest host will be !
Thanks for a great discussion tonight
A8 Take action to reduce teacher and - mentors, admin support, PLN, workload etc
I will be here RT : Be sure to tune in next Thurs at 7:ooPM CST for another great conversation w will be !
topic will be Connected Urban Educators .
Join chat in 2 min to discuss Parent Involvement!
Just warming up the Twittersphere for your chat next week! https://t.co/wpRVVYEX1a
Thanks for a great discussion tonight
Developing a real and genuine interest in the cultures within our local communities
