Blog #6

Alfie Kohn  

Cassie Abatecola

 Quote 1

"L“Activities frequently completed by pairs or groups of students"iteracy among the masses was viewed with fear and trembling among the ruling classes of Europe."

This shows the different beliefs of how literacy would impact everyone.  

   Quote 2

“Students ask questions at least as often as the teacher does” 

Everyone should be talking not just teachers so the students can gain a better understanding of the process.

Quote 3 

“Activities frequently completed by pairs or groups of students"

Groups are very important it helps students who are having trouble understanding something, so they can brainstorm instead of struggling.

Question: What learning experiences are important for children's learning?

Troubled Kids

 Troubled Kids 

by Cassie Abatecola 

In the classroom I am observing I wouldn't say that there are any trouble makers. There are some kids that are not good at paying attention, but that could be because of ADHD or them being energetic or mot understanding the material. Students talk when they aren't supposed to and not working on the assignments, but there is no individual student. 

Troublemakers by Shalaby

 Troublemakers by Shalaby

by Cassie Abatecola 

This week, I read the preface and introduction to Shalaby's book for FNED 246 and absolutely loved it. As a teacher someday, I don't want to be someone who just gets students to follow strict rules and be perfect. Instead, I want to inspire them to want to learn, to think for themselves, and not get lost in the manner in which the world is now structured. The article further talks about how children view adult mistakes like shootings, wars, segregation, police brutality, and more. The author wrote, "Our children are learning that only some lives matter, that only some deaths are tragic, that only a precious few deserve relief from suffering." This is powerful and is not okay. We need to teach children this is not true and they have the power to make the world a better place. The author also discusses how "troubled" children are strong and we need to listen and learn from them. They do see what is wrong with the school system, but no one normally listens. Shalaby believes we need to listen to them so that we know what is to be fixed and so that we understand that the system is broken, not the children. I agree. When I become a teacher, I would like to remember these lessons, make all students learn, and listen to them so that I know when I need to change.