Lisa Delpit: "The Silenced Dialogue"
The Delpit reading really opened my eyes to the cultural divide between students and teachers. It helped me realize the importance of understanding a student's cultural background and the connection it can help make while learning.
Kohn: "What to Look for in a Classroom"
When reading the Kohn I was introduced to meaningful learning. I further understand the importance of student engagement. Also, then applying prior knowledge to teach new knowledge and how much of a strength that is.
Shalaby "Troublemakers"
Durning my mentoring I witnessed a "troublemaker". It wasn't one of my students but a classmate of theirs. It got me thinking like Shalaby and wondering what the class could do differently to help that student be engaged.
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