Terry’s Response to LER #4

I have become aware of so many disturbing things throughout this course – but in a good way, really! And because of what I’ve learned, I view my role in the world differently than I did before January 7th, 2009.

Charlotte’s Response to LER#4

As an educator of First Nations students, culture plays a major role in my teaching philosophy. Elders, students, parents, extended family and community members help to support First Nations to develop and implement a comprehensive holistic educational system inclusive of First Nations languages, world views, values, beliefs and traditions with exemplary academic standards, under First Nations jurisdiction. Similarto Dr. Bill Ayers class lecture where he  argues for education and comments how “every human being is of incomparable value. Education is both a right and a journey, a right because you have to have equal access to it and a journey because we set parameters, ways of nourishing and challenging the whole child.”

Sherry’s response to LER 4

Don Williams Jr., an American novelist, once said, “The road of life twists and turns and no two directions are ever the same. Yet our lessons come from the journey, not the destination.”  What an incredible journey this class has taken me on! Words and images are forever imprinted in my heart and soul.  This class has opened my eyes.  As Arundhati

Donna’s Response to LER #4

      

This class has changed the way I understand and view the world around me.  As I have said before, I feel this class pulled my head out of the sand and has gently encouraged me to have a closer look at the world we live in.  I have chosen to share some of my learning from this class via this power point presentation. 

Dave’s Response to LER # 4

I believe that Dr. Bill Ayers said it best right at the end of the video clip. He stated that we can’t wait for someone to save us; we must act and save ourselves.

Andrea’s Response, LER #4

Conversations

One day, Money said to World,
“I own you. Here is my proof:
People worship me. They abandon
brotherhood and sisterhood to grasp me.
I have divided you, World.
I have filled the head of Corporate America
and there will always be more of me than you.
World, you are my puppet.”
World looked at Money, stupefied, hoping
it wasn’t true.

Jaylene’s Response to LER #4

This was a very difficult question in this LER for me to answer. My eyes have been opened to so much that it has made me feel like I was BLIND in the past. Where was I all this time and why were my eyes so closed to everything going on around me? It truly is unbelievable to me!

Sarah’s Response, LER 4

 

Tired of carrying around this old thing?

Monica’s Response to LER #4

This semester has been an intellectually stimulating and eye-opening journey for me. This class has extended beyond the walls of our classroom and into both my personal life and my role as an educator. The journey hasn’t always been easy, some nights the subject matter was downright sad and disturbing but it was just what I needed to shake up my comfortable middle class existence.

When I first saw this quote (on Marc’s office door) it didn’t mean too much to me and I didn’t really understand it. The quote has taken on deep and significant meaning for me since taking this class.

The trouble is that once you see it, you can’t unsee it. And once you’ve seen it, keeping quiet, saying nothing, becomes as political an act as speaking out. There’s no innocence. Either way, you’re accountable.

                                                                                                                     ~Arundhati Roy

Brenda’s Response to LER #4

As I collect my thoughts and reflect on my journey through this class I cannot help but think that I have got my money’s worth!