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 Richard Rodriguez discusses his views on bilingual schooling and his own childhood experiences in "Aria: A Memoir of Bilingual Childhood." Richard is adamantly opposed to the usage of bilingual education. He contends that those who endure hardships while learning will ultimately gain from them. Rodriguez is merely using his experience to justify why he would not endorse it, which is highly prejudiced, thus I disagree with his viewpoint. the fact that I am bilingual , I think it can be quite beneficial while looking for a career So many people have told me that because I am bilingual they will open the doors for me. He implies that he is against teaching pupils more than one language by reminding his audience that teaching a single language in school is the right course of action. He feels that since teaching bilinguals is a waste of time and money, teachers shouldn't be forced to go through the hassle. He explains that although learning a new language can help one succee...

 this reading  Literacy with an Attitude, Patrick J. Finn highlights the differences between schools where the student population is predominantly “executive elite,” “wealthy professionals,” “middle class,” or “working class.” He explains how, despite being subject to the same state requirements, there were still stark differences that separated the schools.  Finn explains how experience and knowledge were kept apart in the working-class school. He continues, "Teachers hardly ever gave an explanation for the assignment's purpose or its relationship to previous tasks. Instead of judging work on its correctness or incorrectness, it was frequently judged on whether the steps were followed (Finn 10). In many cases, regulations were introduced without any justification for their original implementation. Teachers rated their students as lethargic, uninterested in the material, and lacking the ability to express themselves creatively. The middle-class school depended more on tex...

 Through learning and social interaction, Kohn's definition of a good learning environment in What to Look for in a Classroom aligns with Vygotsky's sociocultural theory. According to Kohn, the purpose of classroom design should be to facilitate collaborative learning among students in an open setting, typically symbolized by tables rather than desks. He also highlights the significance of dialogues between professors and students, as well as how students might study outside of the traditional lecture format. In addition, Kohn discusses the need of fostering an environment where people may share knowledge and become motivated on their own, independent of outside sources. according to Kohn, a good classroom setting is one in which spaces are pleasant, there is open space for gatherings, and students may connect with one another. The area is sufficiently open for professors and students to engage in dialogue and ask questions, which sustains the learning process. Finally, in orde...

This reading talk about  This lecture on the topic is about more than just how we have bad students, but rather how the education system has failed to properly educate students and create a system that caters to them.   In Robinsons video, he makes many good points to which one of them comments about a factory machine  From a personal standpoin Since I was little, they have always tried to instill in me the fact of taking medication for ADHD. Always saying that I had to be medicated since it was the only way to behave because where I studied they said that children who were not dedicated cannot learn enough. Making it clear that people who are not dedicated to were people who did not know how to behave and reading this writing gave me a lot of understanding and I felt identified.

 I really liked this reading I would like to connect the reading with precious knowledge  are connected because they both stress the importance of inclusive and culturally appropriate education. Both publications focus on how crucial it is for educational systems to recognize and take into consideration the diverse backgrounds and experiences of their students in order to improve educational performance and develop an egalitarian society. And sometimes in education they don't want to see it that way. They contend that increased student involvement, academic success, and a deeper sense of identity can result from having their own cultures and histories represented in the curriculum. Both highlight once more how important it is to give voice to those who are less fortunate and ensure that their opinions are included in discussions on education.