- What do you Think?? REFLECT: Do you recall a student who had a “nickname” given because others’ couldn’t pronounce it? What was the effect? What are your thoughts about the Hollywood story provided? I have found that sometimes when we have guest teachers at our school they will go by things like Miss P or Mr. S. I'm assuming they do this because in the past people have had a hard time pronouncing their last names. The Hollywood story was very eye opening. The three types of name pronouncers is so true- fumble bumblers, arrogant manglers, and @&$holes.
- Now What?? OPPORTUNITY TO GROW: What steps can you take in your class or school that will show respect and honor toward one or more of your students? My takeaway from this podcast is that I will always work towards pronouncing people's names correctly and/or asking them what they would like to be called to show people that I care. Additionally, I think it is super important for all students in a class to know each other's names and I will definitely continue to strive for that. Sometimes during turn and talks, I will ask students to share what their partner said during their time chatting together and then when it's time to share I encourage them to use their partners name versus he said, etc.
