Wednesday, September 22, 2010
Mismatch
I really loved that Kuma brought up the fact that mismatches in the classroom can be beneficial. If we are able to realize that they exist, mismatches can be used to spark terrific classroom discussions on language, culture, personal histories, and other topics that can cause mismatches in a classroom. Some of the most meaningful discussions I've engaged in in my life have stemmed from misunderstandings. They can help us to understand why there are such differences between people, places, things, and ideas, as well as the differences in our own life. I was so glad to see Kuma realize that and share it with us in his text, instead of just telling us to avoid and correct mismatches whenever possible.
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I agree. I immediately thought that we should learn about mismatches to prevent them, but it is important to learn about them so that we can use them. I too have learned the most from my mistakes and it would be a shame to have someone try and eliminate these learning opportunities. However, not all mismatches are good, and I think that while realizing they can be beneficial, we should also be weary of some of the dangers that can result.
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