Understanding Ruby

Honestly, I have never been really familiar with Ruby Payne.  I have heard the name throughout school but it hasn’t been until this program that I have really heard of her.  I remember during our book club last fall that our assistant principal’s book choice was a Ruby Payne book.  I never thought of that either.  I would love to know now what actually happened during those book talk discussions.  Did anyone fight her beliefs and think they were shallow and stereotypical?  Or did everyone just go right along with the book?  I feel because of my lack of knowledge about Ruby Payne I do not have alot of opinions or thoughts at this point.  I do find the hidden rules a bit stereotypical–how can one say it is a middle class rule to know how to reserve a table at a restaurant?  Why can’t everyone know how to reserve a table at a restaurant?  You can’t say that it is not possible because my kids play restaurant at school and learn and play with these types of scenerios–no matter who they are.

  I must admit I might need to be a little more aware of my SES status in my class.  If you asked me right now how many students are on free or reduced lunch in my room…I have no idea!  Is that bad? I could name a few from remembering forms but I have no idea how many or who unless I look it up. 

My book I am reading for the book postings has really opened my eyes and has showed me the meaning of critical teaching and being responsive to our students needs.  By knowing my free/reduced status it may help me be more responsive to their needs.  I know I got off the subject of Ruby but….I am ready to see Gorski and hear what his philosophies are…

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