After a semester of pushing all the wrong buttons on the projector screens….I’m really glad I came back to your post! One the things in philosophy that we talk about is the “extended mind” hypothesis whereby the things you use (phone, notebook, computer) can become the extensions of your mind and allow you to save cognitive resources. Rereading your post really made me wonder whether other people can count as that now (I think they can…oppression anyone) and whether we actually lose something robust in that offloading. I’ll have to keep pondering *sits down in philosophical armchair with ice-cream*
Comment on From Tired, to Hopeful, to Mad, to Empowered by Lindsay
I agree with Michelle–I’m really thankful I came back and reread your post! Outside of pedagogy there has been a lot of liberation work going on here at Tech (as you know of course!) and a lot of it has involved horizontal hostility and a long game of administrative hoop jumping. And as you name here, it’s a process–a hard, long, painful, WTF CAN’T WE JUST BUILD A BATHROOM, conversation, but it’s a conversation we have to keep having.
Comment on Critical Pedagogy by Lindsay
When I was going back to look at past posts this one really stuck out to me. What you said about power dynamics struck a chord with me, especially this past week when we did implicit bias for my philosophy class and sooooooooooo many undergrads didn’t want to own that they (we) have implicit biases. That and a number of them finally realized they’ve been using the wrong pronouns for the entire semester. Whoops?
I’ve definitely gotten some tools this semester to work through some of those power dynamics, and I hope that your semester has gone well even with all the additional labor!
LikeLike
Comment on 2/8 ASSESSMENT by dalya88
Assessments as you mentioned, puts most of the focus on grades which becomes the students main concern, and not the actual learning process. I’m happy to know that not all of us have been thorough this traditional system and that you didn’t receive grades which made you more interested in what you learnt!
LikeLike
Comment on The Hidden Brain Also Has Hidden Bias by Dalya Ismael
I agree with you when you stated that usually the term inclusivity refers to the common 3 topics of race, gender, and sexual identity, when there are many other aspects that are forgotten. All sorts of inclusivity topics should be discussed with students in the classroom to get them comfortable with their peers and less biased internally or externally towards people. Thanks for sharing!
Comment on A deserved pain? by dalya88
I like how you highlight the fact that growing up in a disadvantaged area will create obstacles and challenges in your life that will make you want to immigrate to other developed countries. All those aspects need to be discussed in education. Students need to be aware of the outside world so once they get a chance they can actually make a difference. Thanks for sharing!
LikeLike
Comment on I’m Tired…. by Dalya Ismael
I really like how you use your experiences to assist you in your teaching tools like the syllabus. Using the correct words can have a large impact on the students’ desire to remain registered in a class. Other than that, I love the first gif! I wonder how you answer those questions with so much patience! Thanks for posting!
Comment on Unnecessary Policies in International Institutions by Dalya
Yes! I’m sure you can relate as well from your experience at AUK. Too much administrative work that can actually serve as a disadvantage.
Comment on Just how stressful is teaching as a profession? by Nada Berrada
I really enjoyed your Blog (and memes)! Indeed, teaching is a very stressful job, but it’s also one of the most fulfilling jobs as you put it.
Comment on Future Of High Education by dalya88
Thanks for sharing your experience. Too many people criticizing the educational system but we’ve been in the same spot for many years. Once people start thinking of solutions, only then we will start moving forward. Good choice of quotes from Parker Palmers article!
LikeLike
