The Dreamkeepers "Education, like electricity, needs a conduit, a teacher, through which to transmit its power- i.e., the discovery and continuity of information, knowledge, wisdom, experience, and culture. Through the stories and experiences of eight successful teacher-transmitters, The DreamKeepers keeps hope alive for educating young African Americans."
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
Appendix A- Discussion Leader
So what did you think? I didn't think I would get much from it, but it actually was really insightful. It helped me understand the makings of the book, the "why" behind everything... a long with the "who." I liked the fact that each teacher was credible, they had to be selected to be a part of it. No one volunteered, they believed that they chose from the best of the best. What I also sensed though was that these teachers for the most part had prior experience with "African Americans" either through they way they were raised or where they went to school... and that was essentially what they needed to be good teachers in the urban setting. I'm not sure if I'm getting my point across clearly, but does that makes sense? Do you agree, yes or no?
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I agree with your comment about the teachers being credible. I would have like to read studies from a randomly selected bunch of teachers. Wonder what story their classroom would protray.
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