Reflection One:  Video: Shadow of Hate Reflection Questions.
After viewing the video Shadow of Hate,  write one paragraph in response to each of the following questions.  You should rephrase the questions into an introductory sentences for each of your paragraphs.

1. How has intolerance been expressed in American history?

2. What are some of the underlying causes of intolerance?

3. How does intolerance violate the founding principles of our country?

4. What examples of intolerance can you think of in your own school or community today?

5. What can be done to improve these situations?

6. What can you do to help the cause of tolerance in your classroom?  In your life?

Reflection Two:  Video: The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns' Story Reflection Questions.
After viewing the video The Road to Freedom: The Vernon Johns' Story,  write one paragraph in response to each of the following questions.  You should rephrase the questions into an introductory sentences for each of your paragraphs.

1.  With respect to what you know about American history and the conditions in the South during the 1950s, what
     characteristics were present in Montgomery, Alabama with regard to racism?

2.  How did these characteristics influence attitudes about racism?

3.  What were the attitudes of whites toward blacks?  Blacks toward whites?

4.  Fear is a motivator.  What does this statement mean in reference to this movie?

5.  What makes you angriest about the incidents in this movie?  What makes you saddest?  What strikes you as frustrating?

6.  Your personal attitudes about race will influence every person with whom you have contact dor the rest of your life.  With
     that though in mind, how will you make a positive difference during the course of your life's work?
 

Reflection Three:  Video: Stand and Deliver Reflection Questions.
After viewing the video Stand and Deliver,  write one paragraph in response to each of the following questions.  You should rephrase the questions into an introductory sentences for each of your paragraphs.

1. What experiences of the students made them reluctant to show much respect for each other?

2. Why did the students have no faith in school?

3. What characteristics of Jaime Escalante make him an effective teacher?

4. What attitudes of other people had to be overcome by these students in order for the students to be considered successful
     academically?

5. Why did these students have the right to feel that they were the victims of institutional discrimination?

6. What implications for your own teaching can you absorb from this movie?

Reflection Four: Final Reflection Questions.

Directions:  Please write your answers neatly in complete sentences.  Points will be deducted for incorrect spelling and grammar, and if your essays are difficult to read.

A.  Please read the following statements. 

1. Star teachers are described as having the ability to:
    a. recognize and deal with dehumanizing biases including, but not limited to racism, sexism, (2,5)
    b. recognize prejudice, and discrimination as well as an awareness of the impact such biases have on interpersonal
          relations in public schools; (1,2,5)
    c. translate knowledge of human relations into attitudes, skills, and techniques which result in a  favorable and
        positive experiences for students; (2,4,5)
    d. recognize ways in which dehumanizing biases may be reflected in instructional materials and the means by which
        effective learning environments negate such biases; (3.5)
    e. demonstrate a respect for human dignity and individual rights of students and all others within the school/community
        environment; (2,5)
    f. demonstrate the ability to relate effectively to other individuals and to groups in a pluralistic society other than the
        teacher's own. (2,4)
Now that you have read my description of Star Teachers, please COMPOSE a list of ten Star Teacher Qualities from you own experience and support each item on your list by DESCRIBING why/how each quality is important for teacher to possess.  Maximum 20 points.

B.  Please answer two of the following questions in a paragraph indicating what you will do in your classroom and curriculum to demonstrate your “star teacher qualities” with respect to each of the six areas mentioned above?   Maximum 30 points (15 points each).

1. How will you recognize and deal with the dehumanizing biases of racism, sexism, ageism, religious bigotry, and other forms of biases in your classroom? (2,5)
2. How will you recognize and deal with prejudice, and discrimination as well as an awareness of the impact such biases have on interpersonal relations in public schools?  (1,2,5)
3. How will you translate your knowledge of human relations into attitudes, skills, and techniques that result in favorable and positive experiences for your students? (2,4,5)
4. How will you recognize ways in which dehumanizing biases may be reflected in instructional materials and what actions will you take to create an effective learning environment to negates such biases? (3.5)
5. How will you guarantee to each of your students that in your classroom everyone will demonstrate a respect for human dignity and individual rights of students and to all others within the school/community environment? (2,5)
6. What skills and strategies will you use to demonstrate your ability to relate effectively to other individuals and to groups other than your own? (2,4)