Reading Delpit's article was somewhat difficult to understand at first. I picked up on the message she was trying to discuss a few pages into the text. I guess it never crossed my mind that any teacher would teach her students differently based on the color of the student's skin. I also did not think that a teacher would deny a student the resources they need to be successful in the classroom or want to help them to be unsuccessful later when they go out into the community.
I found it interesting that the wording of a white teacher's statement can differ between a black teacher. Can the wording be so different that it can confuse the student, causing the child to look like they are acting out behaviorally because they are unsure of what the teacher is asking them to do?
Delpit (2006) reports in the article "Black people often view issues of power and authority differently than people from mainstream middle class backgrounds." I don't agree with this. I think that two different white people or two black people can view issues of power and authority differently. I think that it comes down to your up bringing. I think it depends on how you were raised.
Delpit's article made me reflect on my teaching in general. I think it is extremely important prior to teaching any child that it is best to get to know the family and what their concerns, and priorities are for the child. Collecting information on how a child learns best can avoid most of what is happening in this text.

Introduction

Hi! My name is Mary Sullivan. I am a teacher in East Greenwich. I am a resource teacher. I work with grades k-2. I enjoy spending time outside, going to the beach or just doing nothing!!! I am looking forward to having time off this summer!