Final Post

This class has definitely been an experience both good and bad, but I have learned a lot either way. I feel as if I have a better understanding on the difference between the two terms: stereotype and generalization. Also I feel as though I have learned about many different underrepresented groups and the trials and hardships they go through. I have learned that the overall theme is who has the power and who has less power, and how can we use this information to make so things are somewhat of an equal playing ground for all no matter if they are represented or barely represented within literature. The only bad I would have to say would be that I feel that I did not get equal amounts of information or opportunities to get more info about each of the diverse groups that we discussed. I feel as though talking each week about a new group was great, but we spent more time talking about particular groups, such as the LGBQT, more than others. I almost feel as if I received ample amount of information about the LGBQT group and ample opportunities to learn more info, but not as much on the other groups. We did not talk to much about Asian/Pacific Islanders besides that one week or Middle Easteners or Latinos, and I just wished we could have had equal amount of time for each, but I know this may have been hard to obtain seeing as are class was very interested in the LGBQT group in particular. Either way I learned how to open up my mind more and not be so closed despite what my personal beliefs may be. I have learned to not 'tolerate' ,but to accept people and not shun them away because I may have kids who are of a diverse background within my classroom and I need to be able to live with it and teach that child. Also if that child wants to read literature that contains his/her particular group I feel as if I have more resources and knowledge to be able to select appropriate and legitamate books for them to read.