Blog Three
Chapter
three of the text provided a detailed look at the evolution of the education
system throughout Canada’s history.
While reading this chapter, I was able to gain a sense of how the system
developed, and how it shaped the way today’s educational institutions
function.
I
was fascinated with the different discussions based on racial segregation in
schools throughout history. I was familiar
with the issues surrounding residential schools, as well as the black and white
segregation (p. 72-79). However, I was
not aware of the discrimination placed on Chinese and Japanese students who
were involved in the schooling system (p. 79-81). While discrimination occurred in our recent
history, it is encouraging to reflect on how much has improved regarding racial
discrimination in school settings, and to see the progress that is continuing
to ensure a sense of equality and ethnic pride.
I believe that children today can enter school systems without a fear of
being judged or mistreated because of their ethnicity or cultural
upbringing. It is exciting to live in a
time where multiculturalism is celebrated, and I believe this provides children
with a sense of safety and pride when entering the education system. As a future educator, I believe it is my role
to maintain that safety and build a classroom community that educates children
about the history of our education system.
If we are able to provide the contrast between the ways school systems
functioned in the past and the improvements that have been achieved I believe
children would begin to value the education that they are not only provided but
entitled too.
Discussion Question: What are some techniques to incorporate the
history of education systems at an early years level?
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