After reading the introduction to the required text and article, both readings have reminded me why I choose to stay away from the teaching profession. Particularly, Kumashiro’s article illustrates the complexity of oppression in the educational system. Many of the points that he brings up about the power that educators have really resonated with me for example, a major reason whey I chose to remain away from becoming a teacher stem from my experiences as a student in the educational setting (i.e. the model minority or English language learner). As a student, I did not know how to react to the various situations that arose from oppression and quite often found myself experiencing many emotions (i.e. anger, confusion, indifference, humor). However, now that I am in the process of becoming an educator I find myself in a unique situation. I have the ability or power to provide with an education to students that is shaped through my biases and the literature that I choose to impart upon my students. I find myself challenged with competing forces (school district, state standards, and/or textbooks) on how to educate and what to educate my students. After reading both articles, I was reminded of the questions that I ask myself and the community that surrounds me.
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