“A riot is the language of the unheard” -Martin Luther King Jr.
I had this post all figured out and then realized there were no words present, oppsies!
On Friday, we discussed the power of language as teachers in relationship to our students. The ways in which our word choice can perpetuate self-empowerment or low self esteem. It is imperative to consider how the power of language operates on a daily basis with our students and with other people in our lives.
We are in a movement of technological communication across the world. Therefore, I ponder the ways in which our verbal modes of communication are influenced by our ability to have difficult conversations via text, email, or facebook. What happens if we become more comfortable expressing ourselves through forums of technology than with spoken words? How exactly could a teacher effectively influence students if this becomes the case? This is my stream of consciousness as an early childhood teacher.
Fact: the language we speak impacts the development of our students. It is our goal to instill personal responsibility into them, but our job does not stop at this. We must hold ourselves responsible to equal levels of growth and development. My students inspire me every day. As an educator, I have come to the realization that I must be continuously aware of the power of language.
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