Learning Log for Sept 15

First off I really liked the activity of describing the different pictures of children. That was really fun! It was also a really good illustraition of what we actually due when children walk in the room.

In class we learned about cultural and gender differences. I was a little blown away by facts about Native American Indian culture. I really want to learn more about different cultures in the US so I can be a more effective teacher. Some of the stories in the book were shocking, for example when the Native American Indian boy was gone for days and no one went to look for him until he was needed. When we looked at gender differences we found that there arn't many. It was interesting in the group activity when the game itself was a little gender biased by using such terms as "fireman" and "garbageman."

In order to be an GREAT teacher I need to be sensitive to different cultures and to gender differences. I need to understand the needs of different cultures, but treat boys and girls the same. Teaching seems like such a delacte thing. It seems like you are always on a tight rope.

I am very interested in learning more a about any way that could help me teach a child. Some day when I have people from another culture in my class that I am familiar with, I hope I will take the time to learn about their culture. I also hope to treat boya and girls the same.