Why -- in the context of yesterday's discussion of the chapter in Blau and Moncada -- is it important for us to celebrate one day of Las Posadas in Abbey Court?
I agree that our class giving the families a Las Posadas will show them that we value their culture. I have viewed the importance of the children seeing this at Carrboro Elementary School in the dual language program. The dual language teacher had mentioned to me that the Hispanic children will only speak Spanish during the class setting. While having a conversation with a classmate or playing during recess, the children will not use Spanish while at school. She also has said that it is hard for the teachers to get the students to share anything about their culture. I believe this is all due to the children not feeling welcome to share about their culture because they are feeling the pressure from the rest of society to assimilate. The Las Posadas will show the children that their culture is special and the children should continue to value their heritage while in America.
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It is important to celebrate and appreciate each others cultures.
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