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Case: My Cooperating Teacher is Racist
I am a student teacher who cannot wait to have her own classroom in near future. I hope to be the best elementary teacher I can. Recently, I went to have my introductory meeting with my cooperating teacher for the student teaching experience. She is a fifth grade teacher. The meeting took place in the teachers' lounge where other teachers in the school were able to hear everything said. At one point in the discussion my cooperating teacher, who is regarded as one of the district's finest, told me that I will have to be especially careful to recognize that there are "white-blacks" and "black-blacks." The white-blacks are easy to deal with because they come from "good" homes and have "good" values. But the black-blacks are less capable academically and have behavior problems. As I listened I was shocked by what she was saying, but I was even more shocked that none of the teachers in the lounge appeared to find what's being said unusual . I have to complete my student teaching successfully to reach my future dreams, but I do not want to give in to my cooperating teacher's ideas. I do not know what to do.
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Wow. I would be shocked as well that other teachers around did not stand up to her and address such comments. As for me in this position, I would not give in to her beliefs or let me actions, in any way, suggest that I agree with her. I would continue student teaching in a respectful way with the teacher, but I would continue to show encouragement and provide just as many opportunities for participation for every student. If she continued to make comments, I would try to to politely say that they need just as much support as any other student in the classroom (with a smile of course!). Maybe, in this situation, you can be a good influence on your cooperating teacher while you are there. |
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| Comments: I agree. Being respectful to the teacher even though you don't agree with her is the best thing to do for now. |
| Rated On: October 21, 2014 10:34 pm |
| Rated By: yVuLyR |
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| Comments: . |
| Rated On: November 3, 2015 8:41 pm |
| Rated By: yDyjuB |
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| Comments: This is a great solution. I agree that is important for all students to have equal opportunity to participate. This teacher's closed-mindedness could be keeping her from recognizing these students' full potential. I agree that this teacher needs a good influence in her classroom. |
| Rated On: March 1, 2016 7:59 pm |
| Rated By: Melissa Dison |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: I do not think I would do anything different honestly. The key to this siuation is respect. |
| Rated On: October 17, 2016 2:25 am |
| Rated By: Raven B |
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| The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) |
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| Comments: Good Solution! |
| Rated On: March 7, 2017 12:11 am |
| Rated By: Vuqaqa |
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