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."
Tuesday, October 19, 2010
Discussion Director-Chpt. 7
I really enjoyed this chapter. I believe that it was the most helpful out of all of the chapters. I enjoyed the fact that she not only shared her story but received a lot of input from other professionals. Pretty much what it came down too was the fact that for these African American students, the teacher is the one that spends the most time with them and really knows what their needs and abilities are. It should be left up to the teacher to figure out what strategies are best for them. Do you agree or disagree with this overall analysis of the chapter?
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I agree, the last chapter of the book really made the connection with the "dreams of education" and making the dream a reality. The last sentence on page 156 is very powerful, "I too believe and hope that if we dream it, we can surely do it."
ReplyDeleteIf teachers take the opportunity to know their kids, know what works for some and what works for others, success is bound to happen!