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."
I think it's important to believe in your students. if you don't have confidence in their abilities, why should they believe in themselves? There were a lot of things in this chapter to pick from in terms of what was most important, but I think this was definitely one of the top ten.
ReplyDeleteI believe this is something that is missing in the inner city schools, and NEEDS to be drilled into the hearts and minds of each teacher. If the teachers don't believe it, and show it... how will the students ever be able to believe in what they can become and reach their full potential.
ReplyDeleteThis is probably one of the more valuable quotes in the book!
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