On page 18 under Purpose where it talks about a student saying "How come we have to do this?" I loved this section because I DO NOT want to have just mindless worksheets that teach them little to nothing and take up time. I realize that I will have worksheets, and other stuff I have to do, but as often as I can I want to incorporate the "so what" into my lesson. Kids should know why they have to do a task.
On Page 28 in the quotation on the bottom. "I have to get to know each child because I can accord each young person dignity only as I know and value the background, hopes, dreams, and fears of that particular individual." How could you get a student to listen to you and trust you if you don't care enough to get to know him on some level? A teacher will never be able to craft a lesson for a child if they have no background about the child. Not taking the time to get to know your class and individual students would be like being a substitute teacher for 180 days.
These are some profound thoughts, Jordan! I love your last statement about it being like having a substitute teacher for 180 days. Argh! You're so right! 4 points
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