There are several foundational principles to the pedagogy of delinquency.
- Respect.
These are kids who value respect like nothing else in the world because it’s so rare in their world. Respect yourself, respect them, and accept nothing but respect towards yourself. There can be no comments on their attire, no requests to remove sunglasses, hoodies, head-wear, jewelry, headphones, etc. No comments on tats or piercings. Don’t try to impose authority until you have earned it. Don’t raise your voice even if you are at MOMA with them and they are swinging on the chandeliers (true story). Be serious, professional, do not condescend. Don’t show emotion because these are kids from emotionally chaotic environments who see exhibitions of strong emotion (whether negative or positive) as threatening. Inform yourself about their culture before beginning to teach. There are certain words and phrases, certain gestures, etc that are out of the question. Speak at a lower volume than you usually would but don’t mumble.
2. Teaching persona.
The best way to go, especially if you are not very experienced, is the most buttoned-up persona you can muster. If you have a naturally giggly, smiley, bubbly persona, can it. This is not a crowd that is well-disposed to respect a class clown. No degree of familiarity is OK. Forget that you have a first name. In a Latino classroom, use usted. In the English-speaking classroom, it’s Mr and Ms. …If you are a middle-aged college professor with a bunch of degrees from fancy schools, don’t pretend to be somebody else. Be who you are. These kids can see through a fake in a second because it’s their survival skill. …
3. The past does not exist.
Nobody’s past gets discussed or mentioned or alluded to in the classroom. …
4. Trust and responsibility.
Since the past doesn’t exist, everybody in the classroom is an upstanding individual with a stellar reputation. …
I honestly never smiled less in my entire life than in that classroom. And I taught exactly like I would a group of graduate students at an Ivy League school.
AI and Education
- Investigating the use of Artificial Intelligence in Classrooms - Red River Radio July 26, 2024
- How Visa employed artificial intelligence to check $40 billion in fraud as scammers also take to AI - CNBC July 26, 2024
- UN Partners Launch HESI Action Group on Futures of Higher Education and AI - IISD's SDG Knowledge Hub July 24, 2024
- The UNESCO Hong Kong Association Held The 2024 Secondary School Model UNESCO Conference In Hong Kong On “Artificial Intelligence And Education” - MENAFN.COM July 24, 2024
- Types of Artificial Intelligence That You Should Know in 2024 - Simplilearn July 23, 2024
- How to Become an AI Engineer in 2024? A Complete Guide! - Simplilearn July 23, 2024
- Educating for the (present and) future: using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to address the learning crisis - World Bank July 22, 2024
- The double-edged sword of AI in education - Brookings Institution July 22, 2024
- Generation AI: Navigating the opportunities and risks of artificial intelligence in education - UNESCO July 22, 2024
- OpenAI Co-Founder Andrej Karpathy Announces Eureka Labs, an AI Education Startup - Inc. July 17, 2024
- How China Is Revolutionising Education Using Artificial Intelligence - AIM July 16, 2024
- An Education Chatbot Company Collapsed. Where Did the Student Data Go? - EdSurge July 15, 2024
Social Media Policy
- Experts, officials look to rein in social media's sway on the young - WV News July 27, 2024
- Ryan Garcia attacks the LGBTQ+ community in recent social media tirade: "Rot in hell" - BJPENN.COM July 27, 2024
- Miami Heat’s Tyler Herro Reveals Revamped Look On Social Media - Sports Illustrated July 27, 2024
- Social media influencer known as ‘Petty Levels’ dies in Tampa at 23 - Tampa Bay Times July 27, 2024
- Paris Olympics opening ceremony branded ‘worst ever’ by angry social media users - South China Morning Post July 27, 2024
- Video: See why Chinese social media is comparing Lisa Simpson and Kamala Harris - CNN July 27, 2024
- Sexist social media posts from Kamala Harris’ new senior campaign adviser resurface: ‘Know her place’ - New York Post July 26, 2024
- Social media use and physician wellness [PODCAST] - Kevin MD July 26, 2024
- Caught: 'Creep' J.D. Vance Under Fire for Previously Searching 'Woman Dolphin' on Social Media - OK! July 26, 2024
- Elon Musk's ugliest social media war yet - with the trans daughter he says has fallen prey to a 'woke mind vir - Daily Mail July 26, 2024
- Suspect allegedly shot victim at close range, uploaded video of crime scene to social media - KFOR Oklahoma City July 26, 2024
- Buttigieg ripped for 'extraordinarily brazen' slam on Trump that critics say was accidental 'dunk' on Biden - Fox News July 26, 2024
Universal Design for Learning
- Tackling Universal Design for Learning To Make Teaching Easier - Newsela July 10, 2024
- Universal Design for Learning: Why it’s so powerful - District Administration July 8, 2024
- Tackling complex learning needs: Charles Sturt empowers teachers to remain in the classroom - CSU News July 8, 2024
- A Guide for Creating an Empathetic Learning Environment - Faculty Focus July 8, 2024
- UK faculty elevate teaching at CELT UDL Boot Camp - UKNow July 3, 2024
- Universal design for learning for an accessible classroom - The Manitoban June 25, 2024
- Q&A: Why Schools Must Redesign Learning to Include All Students - EdTech Magazine: Focus on K-12 June 14, 2024
- National AccessAbility Week: Universal Design for Learning - University of Waterloo May 28, 2024
- ‘It’s About Increasing Access’: Universal Design for Learning at Tufts - Tufts Now May 22, 2024
- Universal Design for Learning (UDL): Inclusive Learning - Observatory of Educational Innovation May 20, 2024
- Breaking barriers: Universal design for early grade learning in Nepal - Online Khabar (English) May 12, 2024
- UDL Professional Development - Western Illinois University News May 8, 2024
Kwantlen
- Canada's first Chinese traditional medicine degree coming to Richmond - Richmond News July 26, 2024
- Mock earthquake rocks Kwantlen - Surrey Now Leader July 20, 2024
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - International high school students find pathway to KPU in a B.C. first agreement - Education News Canada July 18, 2024
- Kwantlen students give their time - Surrey Now Leader July 17, 2024
- Kwantlen Polytechnic University - KPU student's Indigenous language preservation project wins at Salazar Awards - Education News Canada June 26, 2024
- Public hearing for VPD sergeant accused of sexual misconduct - CBC.ca June 19, 2024
- Curious Minds: KPU Applied Genomics develops test for disease in cows - Global News Toronto June 11, 2024
- Kwantlen students place first in global business competition - Surrey Now Leader June 10, 2024
- Out and About: Kwantlen University sets a great green example - Richmond News June 3, 2024
- B.C. university withdraws from embattled drug insurance program - CBC.ca May 28, 2024
- KWANTLEN POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY KPU to establish Faculty of Graduate Studies - Education News Canada May 24, 2024
- A Langley woman’s generosity will help students in financial need at KPU - Aldergrove Star May 23, 2024
- Kwantlen gives kudos for contributions - Surrey Now Leader May 21, 2024
- KPU horticulture, sustainable agriculture students get financial boost - Richmond News May 21, 2024
- VIDEO: Visitors filled the hallways and outdoor courtyard at KPU in Langley for Science Rendezvous - Langley Advance Times May 14, 2024