Being a human, everyone feels as if there is a path that one must take in life and it is
already set for them. This idea according to Freire does not ideally work in life, “This
permanent movement of searching creates a capacity for learning not only in order to adapt to
the world but especially to intervene, to re-create, and to transform it (66).” This statement, to
me, makes a great impact on how I look at life. It is true that as we search for what life is
supposed to be for us, there are many lessons learned and we learn about who we are along
the way. The decisions we make for ourselves can affect someone else or change something.
Since we are all somehow connected, we learn from each other and we shape who we are by
the paths we take in life.
Juan Carlos’ idea of working with our own blind spots made me start thinking that in
order to try and be the best, democratic citizen, I have to know what makes me who I am in
order to ever be able to fix anything or anyone else. Learning what my blind spots are seems
like a complex idea because I’ve grown up not realizing I even have these but now becoming
aware of the idea, I have put thought into understanding what they are and how I could change
them or become a more open person altogether.
In finding who you are, the classroom is the first step to choosing the paths in life.
Teachers have a great influence on a person, while reading City Kids, City Schools, there were
many ideas of how teachers can inspire students, “The teacher should tell the kids, ‘you can
learn from me, but I can learn from you, too.’ Because it gets the kids more interested (17).”
This idea stands out to me because if you put yourself as an equal to the student, then they are
going to want to listen to what you have to say, but also, they will want to incorporate what
they feel is the right idea into what you are teaching.
already set for them. This idea according to Freire does not ideally work in life, “This
permanent movement of searching creates a capacity for learning not only in order to adapt to
the world but especially to intervene, to re-create, and to transform it (66).” This statement, to
me, makes a great impact on how I look at life. It is true that as we search for what life is
supposed to be for us, there are many lessons learned and we learn about who we are along
the way. The decisions we make for ourselves can affect someone else or change something.
Since we are all somehow connected, we learn from each other and we shape who we are by
the paths we take in life.
Juan Carlos’ idea of working with our own blind spots made me start thinking that in
order to try and be the best, democratic citizen, I have to know what makes me who I am in
order to ever be able to fix anything or anyone else. Learning what my blind spots are seems
like a complex idea because I’ve grown up not realizing I even have these but now becoming
aware of the idea, I have put thought into understanding what they are and how I could change
them or become a more open person altogether.
In finding who you are, the classroom is the first step to choosing the paths in life.
Teachers have a great influence on a person, while reading City Kids, City Schools, there were
many ideas of how teachers can inspire students, “The teacher should tell the kids, ‘you can
learn from me, but I can learn from you, too.’ Because it gets the kids more interested (17).”
This idea stands out to me because if you put yourself as an equal to the student, then they are
going to want to listen to what you have to say, but also, they will want to incorporate what
they feel is the right idea into what you are teaching.
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