Chapter 1 vocab
A person/teacher that is constantly reflecting on what they do and how to become better
What perspective did Ms.Thompson have at the beginning of the story?
Deficit perspective
What is the difference between ethical and natural caring?
Ethical is the obligation to care for a student whereas natural is utilizing empathy.
How is the term "funds of knowledge" defined?
People that are competent to thrive within cultures, learned from others.
What did Ms. Thompson lack in the beginning of the story?
Funds of Knowledge
Define deficit perspective
The perspective that all children should and can learn the same way.
What is pedagogy?
The art/actual process of teaching
What did Teddy go onto do after Ms. Thompson changed his mindset?
Being a doctor and getting married.
Define asset perspective
The perspective that children learn in different ways and can be utilized within the classroom
What is the "No Child Left Behind" act?
An act that set out to ensure that K-12 students achieve high standards, and when students score high, their schools get funding.
Did Ms. Thompson exhibit natural or ethical caring towards Teddy?
Ethical caring
What is an example of a cultural capital?
Personal Project
What is an educational autobiography?
How past schooling affects the way one teaches.
What did Teddy teach Ms. Thompson?
How to teach students not just the material.
Differ self esteem and self efficacy
Self esteem is the way you view yourself and efficacy is how confident you are in yourself.