Why Sneakers Should Matter to Educators?

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Why Sneakers Should Matter to Educators?

To be entered for the shoe raffle, students must read by "Why Black Boys' Sneakers Should Matter" by Dr. Phelton Moss. Once you've read the article/completed the quiz, Ms. Darnell will award the raffle tickets. DUPLICATED OPEN ENDED RESPONSES WILL DISQUALIFY YOU! THAT MEANS DON'T CHEAT & THINK FOR YOURSELVES.

From the article, Dr. Moss stated that "Black boys are overwhelmingly cast as the problem in school, which is most often the byproduct of deficit thinking." How does that statement affect you as a student?

Deficit thinking is defined as the idea that students from various “at risk” groups fail in school due to their internal deficiencies such as home-life, social status, poverty, gender or race.

No feeling at all.

It's true.

How do you express your individuality? *

Given the definition of humanity below, please list two examples from the article of how educators can demonstrate humanity towards students of color. Your answer has to be in complete sentences. *

Which one of these is NOT a sub-heading from the article? *

Teacher and school leaders can begin this work by first being vulnerable.

Students must be allowed to express themselves appropriately at school.

Educators must also build authentic relationships with Black boys (an other students) through conversation.

What Sneakers Really Mean.

Dr. Moss wrote that "Sneakers, in a metaphorical context, are more than footwear--they're a way to build a sense of community by sharing who I am."

If you agree with the statement, please explain in 2 complete sentences why you agree. If you disagree, please explain why you disagree in 2 sentences.

You must write in complete sentences and use the sentence stem: "I agree with this statement because..." or "I disagree with this statement because..."

From the article, how did the author state that teachers can demonstrate acceptance of a student's humanity? *

Report students with new shoes to the administration.

Build authentic relationships with students through conversation.

Require students to complete a self-identification assignment.

Demonstrate how hip they are to today's fashion by wearing modern clothes.

In your own words, define how you would like for educators to demonstrate that they respect your individuality. *

Does it matter to you to have teachers from your cultural background so that you can easier connect in building a positive educational experience? *

Yes

A student accidentally steps on your new pair of designer shoes, how would you handle the incident? *

Yell "Excuse me!!!!" as loud as possible.

Chase offender down and step on their shoes even harder.

Check shoes for damage, then be mad the rest of the day.

Let it go because it was an accident.

Aside from sneakers/tennis shoes, what is another way teachers can engage with culturally diverse students? *

In your opinion, which basketball player has the most famous designer tennis shoes/sneakers? *

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