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In this episode, Abby shares her experience as a Latin American teacher in the US. When expressing her goals and beliefs for education, she takes an activist stance. She talks about her experiences of interacting with her students from immigrant backgrounds, her reflections on society and her position as a teacher. She believes, as a teacher, who is also a facilitator/mediator, it’s critical to be skillful and professional in what one is doing; also, one needs to find the balance when teaching the children. The purpose of education is not to make students like their teachers but to help them become their better selves. Additionally, Abby discussed the significance of language as the “anchor” or “key” that opens the door to your heritage and culture's archive. She ends by encouraging people to start having intergenerational conversations. Even though the conversations may be uncomfortable and require extra work. It can help you clarify your identity and values and also lead to greater mutual understanding.
In this episode, Abby shares her experience as a Latin American teacher in the US. When expressing her goals and beliefs for education, she takes an activist stance. She talks about her experiences of interacting with her students from immigrant backgrounds, her reflections on society and her position as a teacher. She believes, as a teacher, who is also a facilitator/mediator, it’s critical to be skillful and professional in what one is doing; also, one needs to find the balance when teaching the children. The purpose of education is not to make students like their teachers but to help them become their better selves. Additionally, Abby discussed the significance of language as the “anchor” or “key” that opens the door to your heritage and culture's archive. She ends by encouraging people to start having intergenerational conversations. Even though the conversations may be uncomfortable and require extra work. It can help you clarify your identity and values and also lead to greater mutual understanding.