Week 11

                On Tuesday one of the things we talked about was if Ebonics should be used in the classroom. We came to the conclusion that they should be allowed because it is part of someone’s culture. I also believe however that they should be encouraged to use or at least know how to use proper English as we would call it. This is because that is what they are going to be expected to use most likely when they go get real jobs or professions. We also talked a little bit about non verbal communication, and how a lot of it is unconscious. Talking about proxemies was funny to me how some cultures like Chinese where there is a lot more people they can be a lot closer to people without it them bothering them. Me personally would say I have a pretty big bubble. It could have something to do with growing up in a small town. We also talked about how the meaning is in the person not the word because connotation can be different. Because when you say a word everyone pictures something different.

                On Thursday we met with Matt Peterson. Some of his first advice was to not stare or ignore someone with a disability. The best advice he gave us I thought was begin with normal conversation and expect one back in return. Adjust if necessary. This means if you see someone with a disability talk to them how you would talk to anyone else, and if they need help communicating or have trouble adjust accordingly. Matt ofcourse had a lot of great stories that really helped to see what he goes through. It is amazing to me how great his attitude is and how he can make jokes about himself. Tonya also talked a little bit her story was very sad. I could see where it would be a lot harder for here how she used to be able to walk and was healthy. Another thing I thought was interesting was how they talked about how they tried to stay in shape because I hadn’t really thought of that.