All sorts of factors play a part in how a student learns and how they respond to my classroom. Some of those influencers are family and home life, the traditions their family observes, their values, worldview and beliefs, the culture (not only ethnic but also the environment) of their home, their life experiences and the opportunities they have been given, some by privilege and some denied by bias.
I was introduced to the idea of Funds of Knowledge during my first semester of graduate work and it put a name to how I viewed the contribution of each student who comes through my door. I also think a discussion (or ongoing discussions) on FOK is useful in the Adult Education classroom. Below is a video that can spark discussion (while pulling at the heartstrings!) It's called Caine's Arcade.
Some questions to ask regarding the video and FOK (from HomeworkMarket):
*What external factors influenced Caine’s ability to successfully create his arcade (e.g., what role did his father play in encouraging his project?)?
*What internal factors influenced Caine’s ability to successfully create his arcade? Consider his worldview, values, and funds of knowledge as internal factors.
*How valuable do you think these skills are in the real world?
*What internal factors influenced Caine’s ability to successfully create his arcade? Consider his worldview, values, and funds of knowledge as internal factors.
*How valuable do you think these skills are in the real world?
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