Leroy Little Bear (2000) states that colonialism "tries to maintain a singular social order by means of force and law, suppressing the diversity of human worldviews. ... Typically, this proposition creates oppression and discrimination" (p. 77). While I understood the Eurocentric values dominated societal values, I didn't realize this meant within the numerical language as well.
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"We all read using lenses that have been coloured by our unique identities and life experiences" (Kumashiro, 2009, p. 76). As a pre-service educator I understand the importance of understanding what has shaped what we see and how that is communicated to others in our environment.
Scholars Joel Westheimer and Joseph Kahne (2004) describe three types of citizens, the personally responsible citizen, the participatory citizen and the justice oriented citizen, in their article What Kind of Citizen? I believe I have been exposed to all three throughout my studies, from Kindergarten to University!
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About the Author: Jordyn NeufeldJordyn is an Education student at the University of Regina. She enjoys camping in the summer and trying to stay warm in the winter. Coffee is her favourite drink and a necessity most mornings. She loves cuddling her cats and being surrounded by her family. Please take a look into my educational journey within ECS 210. Archives
April 2020
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