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Blog #11 Semester Reflection

    One thing that really stood out to me this semester was the article by Thomas Hehir on Eliminating Ableism in Education. It helped me think about how students with disabilities, like me with ADHD, are often expected to learn the same way as everyone else instead of getting the support they actually need. What stuck with me most was how some teachers focus more on “fixing” the disability than helping students succeed in the way that works best for them.


    Another important reading for me was Christine Sleeter’s research on Ethnic Studies. I learned that most school curriculums focus mainly on white, Euro-American stories, leaving out the voices of students of color. I liked how ethnic studies classes let students see themselves in what they learn. It reminded me how important it is for kids to feel seen and valued at school, especially if they don’t often see their history in textbooks.

    Lastly, Patrick Finn’s Literacy with an Attitude taught me about the difference between empowering education and domesticating education. It made me realize that not all students are taught in a way that helps them build real power or leadership. I think students from working-class communities deserve education that helps them speak up and make change, not just follow rules.



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