II. Identify alternate goals that address the important issues in the case
- Goal # 1: Design lessons that engage students to find similarities of their culture to that of their classmates. This should also include cultures not currently represented in the classroom.
- Goal # 2: Increase understanding of Mrs. Fitzgerald to teaching styles other than traditional that can result in desired cognitive and behavioral outcomes.
- Goal # 3: Build a classroom environment that encourages interaction of all students and teachers in an attempt to develop a trusting community.
III. What are the short- and long-term consequences of the alternate goals for the student, teacher, family, and community?
- Students may become more encouraged/discouraged to learn about cultures other than their own.
- Mrs. Fitzgerald may learn new teaching styles that may lead to more creative lessons while maintaining appropriate behavior.
- Classroom community may lead to extended friendships or greater trust among previous friends.
- With lessons including diverse cultures, students may develop a stronger sense of belonging and ownership in the classroom.
IV. Note which goals best consider the important issues
- The ability to trust the individuals you are working with is important. There are several trust issues among this classroom which I believe extend back to the unwillingness of the cooperating teacher to get to know her students and student teacher. Developing a trusting community will encourage the students to understand and accept the students from other cultures. This also may lead to helping Mrs. Fitzgerald accept new teaching styles other than traditional.
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