Care in Education & Youth Development / Blog # 7

What I understood about Care in education and youth development were summarized in the readings as well as the videos for me. When it comes to black and brown students a total level of understanding must be developed before assisting them. What does that mean? Questions about them must be answered before their educational campaign takes effect. When a child of color who is impoverished and goes to school with the expectations to learn and be vibrant, there can be a major disconnect. This disconnect will be paramount between the student and the teacher if the resources are not put in place for the student and the teacher to be successful. This disconnect between the student and the teacher will develop a flawed educational environment that will not be benefit either one.

Where does the understanding of black and brown students begin? I believe this is a very generic answer which is the most poignant as well. A teacher must be coy with this but all you must do is ask questions. Whether a teacher is asking another teacher about a student or they are diligent enough to read a student’s file to gather information if available. There is always an appropriate course of action to learn and understand these students who are black and brown. I agree with being nice is not enough when it comes to teaching and reaching our black and brown students. Teachers must hurdle that idea and create a rapport with a student that will resonate with them their entire lifetime. 

My definition of care has definitely expanded due to teachers will have to do more research on the populations they assist. Particularity when it comes to understanding black and brown girls and their daily struggles that can and will effect them in the classroom.

 

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  1. Victoria RestlerOctober 20, 2020 at 8:03 AM

    Thanks for your post Jeff and hooray for blogging skills! I appreciate your point about the importance of getting to know youth, especially Black and Brown young people (and especially if the educator is white). I think the idea of questions, as you say, is both simple and profound. Some of it is adults being curious about young folks, not assuming that they already know.

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