The purpose of attending a public school is so that the student can be prepared for the real world. Aside from gaining knowledge from the subjects taught, they gain perspective of real world situations. Students who attend this school setting are more exposed to a number of things. For example, a variety of different courses, learning about different races, cultures, religion, social cues, empathy, and so forth. They develop thick skin and realize what is socially acceptable and what is not. These students may be exposed to a harsher setting but it is important for them to see what situations can arise in the world outside of school. They tend to learn what bullying is and learn how to spot it or help out. Attending a public school can also create more opportunities for social interaction.
A marginalized student can be anyone who feels as though they are neglected, ignored, or do not get enough help. This is usually seen in a student of different race, religion, disability, sexuality, household, etc. One specific type of marginalized student I'd like to focus on is the one that comes from a low-income house/community. Schools do not help much when it comes to helping out someone who cannot afford to buy new clothes, supplies, or get to school. I propose that schools can have a supply drive, where people who have extra supplies like journals or pencils can contribute. They can also set up a bin, (that is not lost and found), of thrifted clothing/material for those not able to change out of their usual clothing. We all could learn a bit more about empathy and start changing our actions to make sure everyone succeeds.
Hi Isabella! Your blog layout is absolutely gorgeous! I like that you added the social aspect of going to public school when defining school. I, myself, went to public school for my entire life, and I can attest to the fact that it does help build a person's character. I think people who went to public school do not realize the effects it had on their view of the world until they meet someone who did not attend a public school. For this reason, I am grateful that I attended public school, but there are definitely some things I would change about it. Did you attend a public school, and if so, what are some specific things you would try to alter as an educator? I would integrate programs and lessons into my teaching to inform the students about many different ways of life, especially marginalized groups. I like to think of all the students in a race, but the marginalized kids' starting line is farther away than everyone else's. This means they need a little more support to start at the same line as everyone else.
ReplyDeleteHello Kassi! It definitely is different when having a discussion with someone who attended a private school. To answer your question, I did attend a public school. In contrast to most beliefs, my school was very inclusive of everyone. It didn't matter where you came from or what you looked. Though, it was different for those who couldn't afford supplies or wore the same clothes every day. As I stated above, I'd create supply drives and a section of thrifted or donated clothes for those less fortunate. That way, everyone has an equal chance at succeeding with what they're given. Thank you for your input and ideas!
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