Sunday, February 12, 2017

Evaluating Impacts on Professional Practice

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After much thought a situation that came to mind would be someone dealing with racism. As with many isms there are many issues that may arise within a person. An individual may be left with feelings of incompetence, unworthiness, and even feeling incapable depending on the given situation. As a result, when encountering someone of the same background within the classroom, one may over compensate.

For example, an African American, female teacher goes in for administrative position within her program. During her interview, her male, Caucasian director makes multiple sarcastic remarks about her racial group that has nothing to do with her progress within the classroom. He also goes as far as, stating that the teacher’s coarse hair would probably scare the majority of his parents off anyway. The teacher finds that offensive because the dominant group within the center, families and employees alike, is Caucasian.


As a result of being turned down for the position, the teacher may now feel the need to prove herself. She wants to show that rather than be judged by the color of her skin and overall outward appearance, she wants to be judged by her abilities in the classroom and rapport with the children and families that she encounters. The teacher uses her situation as motivation to move forward and leave an impression on everyone that she encounters. She does so well that she is recognized and awarded teacher of the year award within her community. 

3 comments:

  1. Altrenia--

    In your example, I love the fact the teacher takes an unfortunate situation and uses it as motivation as opposed to letting it keep her down. What a fabulous way to be a role-model and show children that individuals of color can be successful within their profession as well as those who may be the majority throughout the community! And as you, I believe in making our classrooms about the children and not about whatever situation we may be encountering at any given time. Great thoughts within this post.
    Thank you,
    Heidi Law

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  2. Altrenia,
    I enjoyed your scenario. I like the fact that although the teacher was discriminated against she still chose to react through her teaching abilities. At times it may be hard but we cannot allow others to choose how we feel. Families and children should be treated with the upmost respect no matter their background.

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