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The Journey That Led Me To Becoming A Critical Social Justice Educator, Stephanie Gatica
The Journey That Led Me To Becoming A Critical Social Justice Educator, Stephanie Gatica
CGU Theses & Dissertations
Within this ethnographic narrative, the works of several theorists who discuss the importance of Critical Social Justice and its effect on students within the classroom will be discussed and put to practice. Beginning May 2019 and carrying through July of 2020, I held these theories closely as they helped pave the way of my first year as a teacher of record, and have since shaped me into the woman I recognize myself as today. Within this document, you will read about the expectations I held myself subject to before going into the classroom, case studies of three students whom I …
Shifting Education From Theoretical To Practical, Juan Ledesma Mendoza
Shifting Education From Theoretical To Practical, Juan Ledesma Mendoza
CGU Theses & Dissertations
My parents always emphasized the value of education and the opportunity it could breed. With this in mind, I set out within my community and hometown, teaching at the very same high school I graduated from. My background directly shapes the educator I am, the values I hold, and the biases that may impact me. Through student research, I was able to look at three case studies and glean insight as to how to better serve my specific kids. I reflected on my community, school, and classroom allowing me to inspect the different layers impacting my students and how to …