Module 4 – Entry 2
Tyler Ohashi
This post is kind of backward because I was thinking about how I can reform my practice to be more inclusive and I search for media that supported my thinking. My research question has me thinking about how to bring more Indigenous perspectives into my practice which has been based predominantly on Western principles. Much of the content used in teaching leaves out the knowledge of Indigenous peoples. To implement change, there is going to need to be more Indigenous perspectives in teaching and learning in all areas rather than in one-off tokenistic events (Kouri, 2020). I am beginning to understand that I am going to have to make some fairly large changes in how I do things. I am going to have to do some re-learning. I hesitate to use the term “un-learn” because I don’t feel that everything I have done up to this point is invaluable, consequently, I like re-learn.
As a result of my search, I share this video that demonstrates how difficult this journey might be. Re-learning how to ride a bike is a difficult task! However, with determination, it can be done. Like Destin’s determination to ride this backward bike, I am determined to update my practice with pedagogy that will benefit all students in my classroom. Note at the end of the video, he rides a regular bike again. This demonstrates that old knowledge should not be thrown away because it can be useful. Now, Destin can ride both types of bikes and he has grown in his capacity. For me, I am going to keep old practices that are worth keeping and work on bringing new practices that will move my teaching abilities forward.
Enjoy the video 🙂
I can see myself using this video as a provocation for a growth mindset.
Reference
Kouri, S. (2020). Settler Education: Acknowledgement, Self-Location, and Settler Ethics In Teaching and Learning.International Journal of Child, Youth & Family Studies, 11(3), 56-79.