Other People's Children, Lisa Delpit
Other People's Children, Lisa Delpit examines the concepts of privilege, power, and authority in learning environments like classrooms. Delpit emphasizes how unequal power affects both sides equally. Those in charge, such as principals and teachers, frequently fail to see it, while kids, who lack that authority, are acutely affected. This raises a warning sign for teachers to identify and deal with these kinds of problems in the classroom. Teachers frequently have authority and power in the classroom, but few people are aware of the influence this can have over pupils—a fact that kids are acutely aware of. Delpit emphasizes that ignoring these power dynamics will widen the gulf in the partnership. Teachers must understand the power they possess, particularly when it comes to forming bonds with their students. This can be accomplished in a variety of ways, either by simply having high expectations for them or by incorporating their cultural background. Students are more likely to a...