To Teach: The Journey, in Comics - Brossura

Ayers, William; Alexander-tanner, Ryan

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ISBN 10: 080775062X ISBN 13: 9780807750629

Casa editrice: Teachers College Pr, 2010

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This graphic novel brings to life William Ayers’ best-selling memoir To Teach: The Journey of a Teacher. Illuminated by the evocative and wry drawings of Ryan Alexander-Tanner, this literary comics memoir will speak to comic fans, memoir readers and educators of all stripes. Publishers Weekly says it is “fascinating.” Jonathan Kozol calls it “an utterly original and deliciously irreverent book.” Peter Kuper says it “brings comics another step forward in their evolution.” Original.

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'A serious book, but laced with humor...a novel approach. Required reading for all educators."- Harvey Pekar, American Splendor' 'An utterly original and deliciously irreverent book..."- From the Foreword by Jonathan Kozol, Savage Inequalities "This book is a treasure chest of insight. It represents what dedicated, imaginative teaching is all about and is a blueprint for everyone who wants to explore the intimate connection between teaching and learning." - Peter Kuper, Diario De Oaxaca "To Teach is hilarious serious and fabulous! A broad manifesto that will change many people's lives."- Laurie Anderson, artist and musician "Weaving in inspirational anecdotes and playful visual metaphors, Ayers and Alexander-Tanner's collaboration cleverly illustrates the vital importance and moral necessity of teaching." - Josh Neufeld, A.D.: New Orleans After the Deluge "I wish I'd read this book before I started teaching and making comics a decade ago, it's chock full of practical and philosophical advice. I know this book will inspire a generation of teachers to come."- Lauren Weinstein, Girl Stories "To Teach represents a fresh breeze in the educational and social science research community. It takes daring to reconceptualize entrenched practices and traditional modes of research." - Elliot Eisner, Professor Emeritus of Art, Stanford University "The perennial dance of learning that can also be teaching at its best is both brilliantly and graphically shown herein by Messrs. Ayers and Alexander-Tanner. Do keep in mind that although they can show you the right steps, you still have to listen closely to your interior music and follow its changing melodies and rhythms." - Gary Dumm, artist, Ego & Hubris: The Michael Malice Story, and American Splendor" To Teach is great reading not only to student teachers but to anyone who has a vested interest in our education system. I especially appreciated the smack down of the dehumanizing trend to pigeonhole every other kid with some kind o

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• Editore: Teachers College Pr
• Data di pubblicazione: 2010
• ISBN 10: 080775062X
• ISBN 13: 9780807750629
• Rilegatura: Copertina flessibile
• Numero di pagine: 128