Reflection #8: The Issue of Race

06/25/13

         As a teacher, it is important to address the issue of race with your students, administrators and colleagues.

         Racism is still a problem in today’s society. Many children are raised into having a racist mentality therefore; there are a lot of different views about racism. In schools, it is necessary to have open discussions and teach about racism. In my point of view it’s ridiculous to know that some teachers can’t even express their views about racism to their students, colleagues and or administrators without feeling that they are risking their jobs.

         It’s a difference between talking about racism as a problem in society and trying to get the children to see every point of view than bashing other races and cultures and making it personal, feeding negative things into the children’s minds.