Low self-expectation & low self-confidence
Race and ethnicity should not have an affect on learning but I do believe that it does. Some students are expected to fail/succeed because of there race. This should not be the case but I think that in some cases it is. Anyone can be successful if they are motivated and are encouraged to learn. Self-esteem has a lot to do with students’ academic success that was proven in the video (A Class Divided) we saw in class with the third graders who were told lies about their eye colors.—Mike, February 17, 2008, EDCI 4322-01
Being a Hispanic has had a great impact on my life. I was told by family members, for example my aunts, that women should only go to high school to graduate and look for a husband that will support us. I was told that the most important things I needed to know was how to cook, clean, and raise children. I grew up afraid of marrying a thug from the barrio; I felt I was going to be unhappy for the rest of my life. I had low expectations of myself, very little confidence and only learned what was necessary.—Kassi, Feb 12, 2008, EDCI 4322-60
Feeling insecure/doubtful
Today the color of my skin does not affect the way I am. But as I was growing up it really affected me. My mother had a very bad child hood so she never showed love and still doesn't show love like I would see other mothers express it to their children. My mother never hugged or kissed me or even told me she loved me like I mentioned even to this day. Now I know she does because I understand how she is and how she grew up and she shows it in a different way. My mom's skin is light while I am darker than hers. As I was growing up I always thought she didn't love me because of the color of my skin. I remember one time when they were not home I got her powder makeup and put it on myself to see how I would look had I been lighter... In elementary I was very quiet and shy and looking back I have always thought that it was because I had a low self esteem because I thought I was not worth the time to other people because of my skin...—Mina, Feb 19, 2008, EDBC 4322-60
Feeling inferior
My family and I had the opportunity to visit my brother in Oklahoma. I was so excited because I was going to meet new people and the fact that I was going to be able to see a different topography. Once we arrived to Oklahoma, we ordered some food from a McDonalds. The restaurant consisted of all white-skin people with blue eyes. They stared at us like if we were inferior to them. This was the only time I felt bad about being a Hispanic with brown colored skin. For the first time in my life I felt a white person was smarter and better than me. The worst part was their staring and facial expressions they made me feel like an outcast, filthy, unintelligent, and a thief. I am fully aware that every time my confidence is affected in a negative way, motivation to learn decreases. –Kassi, Feb 19, 2008, EDCI 4322-60
Feeling afraid to go out
To be honest, I do not feel comfortable traveling out of Texas, unless I am traveling to a place where there is a diversity of people that are seen as equal.—Kassi, Feb 19, 2008, EDCI 4322-60
Feeling proud
I for one have learned from my past experiences and it has been hard but it has made me a stronger person because after all I am going to believe in myself and not what I am told other wise. I am a Hispanic and I am proud of who I am.—Sandy, Feb 14, 2008, EDCI 4322-01
Becoming more independent
I do believe that the fact that I come from a Hispanic background plays a huge part in my learning styles, as well as in my confidence and expectations for myself, as well as my learning styles I developed them on my own. By this I mean I never had the assistance or guidance of my parents to help me do my homework. They were always working hard to provide for us, so I was on my own, when it came to my studies. I think this help me in someway but also affected me others. I think if my parents had the time to help me with my work, I would have had more disciplined when it came to studying. However in the other hand it pressured me to be more independent and look for answers on my own.—Ally February 17, 2008, EDCI 4322-60
Lack of resources
I think being a Hispanic influences learning and affects learning is the fact that many Hispanics come from poor families and don’t have the technology they need to succeed with their studies. They lack essential materials that can assist them with their learning objectives. This can have a devastating impact on the students’ learning ability and success. He or she will eventually fall behind. –Ally February 17, 2008, EDCI 4322-60
Greetings from the editor
Race & learning: Introduction
Race & learning: How aware are we of our ethnicity...
Race & Learning: What are the stereotypes about be...
Race & learning: How do the Hispanic stereotypes a...
Race & Learning: What can we as individuals do?
Race & Learning: What can parents do?
Race & learning: What can teachers do?
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