Starting From the Bottom

Walking into the first day of EDUC 323, I was curious. My knowledge base for many non-western cultures was not terrible, but, like most of us, I knew that there was definitely room for improvement. I have some background in Asian cultures and Native American cultures because my grandparents are heavily immersed in those cultures, and I visited family in Japan during High School. I was intrigued about what I would learn, and I was excited to explore cultures that I was unfamiliar with. This is especially important to me because I am currently in my practicum at a middle school that has a diverse population (for Spokane), and I was especially interested in broadening my knowledge about cultures that my students may be a part of.