So the end of January is just around the corner... Tomorrow is MLK Day. We have been teaching about Dr. King for the entire week. While some admire and some do not like him, he has done a lot to get rid of legal racial segregation and racism. Even though racism is never really going to entirely disappear, if it wasn't for people like him who stood up to injustice and unfairness, we would still live in a legal racially segregated society. I would probably never be able to attend university or pursue higher education, or even vote.
I subbed for a third grade class the other day, and I showed a video about MLK and Freedom Train. Afterwards, I had a small discussion with the kids about segregation and social inequality. When I told the kids how just how 50, 60 years ago we all wouldn't have been in a classroom, they were shocked and outraged. It is crazy to think how a person's sense of self-worth is based on their skin color or gender.
After working with kindergarten, first, second and third graders in a classroom, everyday is still a new experience for me. I love working with kinders because they are so small, they show how they feel through hugs and with words, and they are so eager to learn new things everyday. The older kids are also good bunch to work with because they are more mature and can work more independently.
I'm applying for a transitional K position and I really hope I get it. Even though it's only a long term subbing position, it's a great opportunity for me to have my own classroom. If I do get the position, I will be working from mid Feb through May. *cross fingers*
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