Assignment 1C

Assignment 1C

One of the students that I would like to mention is Carrie North. She is currently living in Peru and getting to know the Latin culture first hand. I think her posts are interesting to read I especially enjoyed reading her perspective on Paulo Freire. She stated that:
“It is through informal education that we now have wider course selection, we have ESL courses, and the ability to have a conversation about controversial topics within Political Science classes (or any class for that matter) with the idea that the student voice gives contribution to a higher level of consciousness and education.”
I think that a student having a voice is important. It reminds me of my public school education that was just about taking all the information in and reading different texts daily. We rarely had field trips that would help to reinforce what we were learning so that we could make our own opinions on the subjects. In contrast my 8 year old goes to a charter school where they do not teach to the test and they go on various field trips that reinforce the units that they are teaching. They still are forced to take the standardized tests but only once a year. They have no text books only worksheets. The kids are broken up into small groups and parents are in the classes daily assisting the teachers and students. So instead of 20 kids per teacher it is more like 6 students per adult. The kids get one on one help if they would like it and things seem to run smoother this way. Parents are major part of the success of the school. At any point in time there can be as many as 30 parents on campus at all times. It is a small school and the kids learn from hands on experiences.
The other fellow classmate that I have learned about is Joleen Beaston Forwood She is a stay at home mom and has recently received her AA from SRJC. She lives in Rohnert Park as do I and she seems to have a very busy life. I enjoyed reading her posts very much I especially enjoyed reading her thoughts on Paulo Friere. Joleen wrote:
“2. Education should be available for everyone.”Bare feet can also learn to read" was the slogan used for one of his projects. I think the idea that everyone should have access to quality education is great. Education should not just be for those who can afford it. It is a basic necessity to be able to write and read.”
I had not read that quote before. I think that it is very true. Anyone can and should have the right to an education. I think it is a basic human right that all should have a chance to enjoy. Our world will reap great benefits from the education of all. It should not be taken for granted nor should it be withheld from those who are less fortunate than us. I think Paulo Friere was a man that knew how to motivate and educate the masses. I think that he has helped transform education and hopefully more people will listen to his thoughts and theories.