Black Ants And Buddhism Pdf
Primary and intermediate teachers who are drowning in common core need to read Black Ants and Buddhists to remind themselves what critical instruction and socially responsible teaching is all about. Marcy Cowhey's classroom anecdotes reminded me of Vivian Paley.
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Chapter 1: Introduction Chapter 2: Compassion, Action, and Change Black Ants and Buddhists 'I choose to teach critically because I believe young children are capable of amazing things, far more than is usually expected of them. I am not talking about raising scores on standardized math tests (although that often happens).
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I am talking about thinking critically and learning to learn, learning to use basic skills like reading, writing, solving mathematical problems, analyzing data, public speaking, scientific observation, and inquiry as an active citizen in your community. I believe young children can think about fairness and are deeply moved and highly motivated by the recognition of injustice. I choose to teach critically because it lets me keep learning alongside my students. I teach this way so that I can hear every child's voice and see each jewel sparkle'(18). 'It's not enough to be compassionate.
You must act. Dalai Lama 'I can't fight every battle and still have the energy, sanity, and focus to keep teaching positively, keep loving my family, keep having a life.'
Chapter 11: Building Trust with Families and Weathering Controversy 'We have to feel safe enough to take risks if we are to learn well.' Chapter 10: Responding when Tragedy Enters the Classroom deconstructing stereotypes and developing human relationships Chapter 7: Teaching History so Children will Care Chapter 8: Nurturing History Detectives Chapter 9: Seeing Ourselves and Our Families Through Students' Eyes Chapter 12: Going Against the Grain Crimes of nonconformity doesn't eat lunch in the faculty room allows parents into the classroom has family events in the evening students do not walk in a straight line in the hallway students are loud when they walk in the hallway You just have to work harder and be better. They're wanting to make a bad example of you because they think you don't belong here. Weathering controversy Try to embrace contradiction. It is easier to bring up concerns than act out defensively Be humble.