

Should We As Teachers Take Time to Reflect? 3 Principles to Consider
I have jokingly called myself an “incubator.” I have strong opinions, but I love intellectually stimulating conversations where the group...


Why Am I Pursuing My Masters in Education Degree?
It has been 8 years since I graduated from Brigham Young University (BYU) and while I truly embraced my undergrad degree with enthusiasm,...


P21 Skills in the Classroom
According to the Partnership for 21st Century Skills (P21), the principles of 21st Century Skills are fourfold: Key Subjects: Traditional...


Absent Teachers: Poverty and the Deaf Classroom
In a general sense, poverty has one of the greatest impacts on education. It can lead to poor students having difficulty learning because...


Called to Teach: My Most Influential Teachers (Infographic)
I think called is the perfect word to describe what I feel as a teacher. While there are many reasons to teach, this reason stands out...


Ways to Upset Language Power Dynamics in the Classroom
Many countries, especially those with large and diverse populations, are unsure of how to address minority language communities. This...


Diversity in Deaf Educational Experiences: Ghana, Vietnam, South Sudan, Finland, Uganda
The diversity in educational experiences is clear in the context of Deaf education, especially when we consider these real-world...


Deaf Oppression: Social Conflict Theory
The sociological theory that resonated with me the most this week was the social conflict theory. This theory doesn’t align with my own...


The Pedagogy of the Oppressor and Educational Philosophies
Education Can Lead to Dehumanization The philosophy that spoke the most to me this week was Freire’s critical pedagogy (see my post from...