Teaching Toward Freedom: Moral Commitment and Ethical Action in the Classroom - Rilegato

Ayers, William

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ISBN 10: 0807032689 ISBN 13: 9780807032688

Casa editrice: Beacon Pr, 2004

Riassunto

The celebrated education writer argues that teaching, at its best, is social justice work and offers an “Ethics” for teachers from pre-K to graduate level

For William Ayers, noted educator and activist, “the allure of teaching, that ineffable magic that draws me and many others back to the classroom again and again, comes from the particularly precious ideal that lies directly at its heart: Teaching, at its best, is an enterprise geared toward helping every human being reach the full measure of his or her humanity.”

In this book, Ayers proposes a new way of looking at the craft of education; how it can be used in authoritarian ways at the service of the state, the church, or a restrictive existing social order—an idea he abhors—or, as he envisions it, as a way to achieve in students “their fullest, democratic humanity.” Using examples from his own classroom experiences and those of his many colleagues, as well as from popular culture, film, and novels, Ayers redraws the lines concerning how we teach, why we teach, and what we find there when we help students become independent, curious, and involved learners.

“Committed and aware teachers,” Ayers observes, “are engaged in the struggle to understand the moral contract of teaching and must endeavor to accomplish two crucial tasks: to convince students that there is no such thing as 'receiving' an education as a passive receptor or vessel, and that all education is self-education. The other task is to demonstrate to students that they are valued, that their humanity is honored, and that their growth, enlightenment, and liberation are the teacher's core concerns.” This lucid and inspiring book will help teachers at every level to realize that ideal.

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Recensione:

Teaching toward Freedom is powerful, thought-provoking, and a must-read for everyone concerned with the state of education.--Deborah Donovan, Booklist

[Ayers] makes the case that larger society needs to understand what it means to teach toward freedom. . . .Ayers's model asks that students imagine different future worlds where justice is better served and where we create a vision needed for a better world."--Lee Baker, Altar Magazine

"Five thoughtful essays that examine how teachers need to value their students, challenge themselves, and teach for freedom."--Bob Peterson, Rethinking Schools

Praise for A Kind and Just Parent:

"William Ayers is as sensitive and gifted a chronicler as he is a teacher."--Studs Terkel, author of Hope Dies Last and Working
From the Trade Paperback edition.

L'autore:

William Ayers is a long-time teacher and activist, award-winning education writer and reformer, and professor at the University of Illinois. He and his wife, Bernardine Dohrn, live in Chicago.

Su questa edizione

• Editore: Beacon Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2004
• ISBN 10: 0807032689
• ISBN 13: 9780807032688
• Rilegatura: Copertina rigida
• Numero di pagine: 168