The Future of Healing by Shawn Ginwright (Reflection)

  I enjoyed reading Ginwright and look forward to healing trauma in youth because it does affect their learning and development a ton. I am glad to see that it is starting to gain traction in schools and juvenile departments etc. because I have seen a lot of young kids with trauma in the daycare I work out and are unable to get the resources and help they need. Either it is because they are in denial or the daycare does not have the skills some of these children require and it is very sad to see. These kids do need counseling as Ginwright explains not punishment for their behaviors that are only an outcome from a traumatic experience. “The assumption is that the disruptive behavior is the symptom of a deeper harm, rather than willful defiance, or disrespect.” I am aware of the difference between misbehaving and kids acting out because of the trauma of their environments. Being able to have counseling for this specific topic is huge and can hopefully help many young children starting at age 1. “Healing-centered engagement begins by building empathy with young people who experience trauma. To create this empathy, I encourage adult staff to share their story first and take an emotional risk by being more vulnerable, honest, and open to young people.” Having empathy and being able to explain to those that it is not their fault. All we can do is our best and have empathy for all, since we do not know their full stories.

Childhood Trauma & The Brain

3 Things that Will Stick with Me After FNED246

1. Lisa Delpit! Understanding the codes and powers is huge! I do not think I realized how different the codes and powers are with different students. Will definitely not forget Delpit and her ideas on how teachers are the ones who can fix the culture in schools and educate themselves about the needs of others. 

2. Richard Rodriguez: Teaching Bilinguals and Aria stuck with me because it is something I want to avoid. Not taking into account that students may be bilingual or only know one language. I never want students to feel they need to eliminate their first language to succeed. I want to do better and learn their language as well, the students should not be the only ones that have to make sacrifices. 

1. Card game: The card game we played that showed the codes of power! The idea is that the people who are more intimidating and “powerful” are the ones who make the rules and essentially win. Even if we are totally blind by this idea or know what is exactly going on and are just too afraid to stand up. I thought that was the most fun activity we have done mentally and physically on our brains.

Woke Read Aloud & RI Laws and Policies on Gender (Reflection)

     I have seen “Woke Read Alouds: They, She, He Easy as ABC” in some of my classes previously as well as other woke kindergarten videos, and have really enjoyed how Ki talks and explains all about pronouns, and names and even explains the title, author, and illustrators in the book itself. I think it is a great way for kids to start to understand pronouns and how others may want to be called something different. Being able to ask others what they like to be called is a great way to understand how unique everybody is. Ki talked about picking pronouns and names that make you feel good. Ki is also explaining that if we do forget one’s pronouns, to call them by their name. As long as we are trying our best and being kind. I also love how each letter in the book describes a child with different interests and how all of the kids are not able-bodied. It is showing young children that all children and different and unique and the main goal is to love and respect everyone as well as feel good inside. We are a contributing factor to making people feel good no matter what age, but I love that we are explaining this to the youth about diversity. 

    I am surprised that the RI Laws and Policies on Gender and how helpful they are especially as of currently in the United States. Having teachers and staff that understand and are able to support your needs are important no matter what you may be going through. We should be able to be our true selves anywhere but although that is not possible, I think having school and a place where you can be accepted is so important and can see why books like “They, She, He Easy as ABC” are so important. 

Why Gender Pronouns are Important