Mattia Sayson ASA 002 A02 Week 8

In this reading, Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales tells her story as a motherscholar and her journey in academia as well as the Alagaan Pedagogy. This chapter first caught my eye when I saw the word "Alagaan" because I recognized it as a Tagalog word. This heightened my excitement for this reading as I have been interested in reading more literature/pieces by Filipinx American authors/scholars. As a Pinay myself, it was really heartwarming to read about the author's story as she talks about her struggles and many of the inner thoughts she had as she tried to balance all her priorities. I can definitely relate especially because I have always been adamant in wanting to contribute/participate in everything. Especially in high school, I found myself dedicating time to dance clubs and community service on top of my heavy academics. This furthered in college when I found opportunities to intern with organizations like BRIDGE and the Bulosan Center of Filipinx Studies. Her worries like those her main work as well as her relationship with her partner were thoughts that have definitely floated in my mind before. I have found myself in a number of community projects and despite the additional work, I found myself feeling overjoyed and satisfied when I see community engagement and support. If I know that I can take care of the community, I am at ease. I think the idea of the Alagaan Pedagogy is something I think all teachers should consider. I know I definitely feel more supported if I can tell my professor cares for me. I know previous conversations with my peers have led to comments like, "Yeah, that professor doesn't care about me..."  Is this a normalized idea, that professors don't "care " about their ideas? I think this acknowledgement of understanding that this can impact student-teacher communication and overall their individual relationship with one another. Her ending in which she emphasizes that she has her community behind her is something so simple and powerful. Also, I recognized her name as she created a scholarship for Pinay graduatin high school students. Her work now for the youth and education is something I hope I can contribute to in the future as well.


References:
Valverde, K.-L. C., & Dariotis, W. M. (2020). Fight the tower: Asian American women scholars resistance and renewal in the academy. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.

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