Literacy with an Attitude by Patrick Finn
Quote #1:
"After the printing press was invented, literacy among the masses was viewed with fear and trembling among the ruling classes of Europe."(chapter 1, pg. 2)
I think this quote is important because it showed how they feared that widespread literacy would empower citizens with knowledge and challenging their authority. This shows that literacy was known as a negative thing for a period of time.
Quote #2:
"What do you think of when I say the word Knowledge?' not a single child used the word think."
This quote shows how we need to teach students differently, so they'll understand better. they're not interested in class, so they don't know basic knowledge that is important.
Quote #3:
"Were locked into a system of rules and roles that none of us understood and that did not allow much in the way for education."
This quote shows how people can feel trapped within a rigid system that enforces rules and roles which limit opportunities for meaningful education or personal growth.
I think these quotes are very important to keep in mind when teaching your students. It helps you keep in mind what you should be teaching and focusing on in your future years as an educator.
Hi Lena, awesome job this week. I really like how you included the quotes that stood out to you the most. I really liked how you included quote #2! This quote is good because it shows every teacher is different no matter the grade or the states. I also agree with the last statement you said with applying this reading to our future teaching! Great job.
ReplyDeleteHi Lena! I think that if we see students struggling with the work or being engaged in class, something should be changed. As you had stated, if they aren't interested in class they won't know the basic knowledge needed to succeed later in life or their school career.
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