In response to Maria Zapasnik Blog
Like Maria I was able to connect the
Rodriquez and Kozol readings to this article. “Throughout all these, Martinez
saw herself as increasingly American while her father enforced certain rules
that were among the traditional Mexican practices and beliefs.” (Maria) I have seen so many people lose their culture
in order to assimilate to the American culture including myself. There is something we want or it is expected
from society to fit in with the people you are around whether it is in school,
communities, work, and even at home. I can understand why Martinez would relate
her improving grades to her improvement in English proficiency. She is
conditioned to this way of thinking, from American schools. If she is capable of
socializing with peers and comprehend English she meets school standards.
Here is a quote I found fitting in
regards, to Maria’s blog. The marginalizing effect of schooling on English
language learners and bilingual students has been well documented by Valencia.
These researchers argue that perceptions of Latina/o students as lacking
English proficiency, adequate motivation, and parental support, combined with
the school’s devaluing of cultural practices different from the mainstream, too
often position Latina/o students as deficient.” In reading this paragraph the
first thing that came to my mind was the article Indian Father’s plea. It is interesting
that this research found lack of parental support part of this issue, perhaps
the parents can’t communicate with the school because, of the language barrier. The
students that transfer from other countries to American schools are considered
deficient. Why is that? Perhaps where they came from they were taught an entire
different curriculum.
Here is a link to the authors of this article all about Fairbanks, Crooks and Ariail. Where they are employed and where they received their education.
Nice job connecting different readings and also to someone else's blog!
ReplyDeleteInteresting relation to Indian Father's Plea! That ties in well with this reading.
ReplyDeleteI really like how you connected different readings to this! It definitely worked well!
ReplyDeleteI also chose the same quote as you, I like the connection you made between the quote and An Indian Father's Plea!
ReplyDeleteI really liked your post and thought your connection to the Indian Father's Plea was good.
ReplyDeleteNice job connecting to my blog and expanding on it. I also like your own connection to the Lake article. Overall, good job!
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