TTCTW, Ch 3
I must be honest in saying that when I read the title of the chapter, “Philosophy and Politics,” I let out a yawn; however, this chapter was informative and more interesting than I thought it would be. We have definitely come a long way in our educational system! I was interested in reading about the six philosophies of education. Before reading, I assumed I would easily be able to pick my own philosophy out, but I feel that my philosophy incorporates bits and pieces from each.
Jane Addams was an incredible person. Even though she founded the Hull House over 100 years ago, her goals are current with today’s times. She felt it was important for immigrant children to adapt to the culture in which they lived, but also felt it was important to connect these children with their own culture, including the language, history, and traditions of their culture.
My favorite part of the chapter was reading the quotes and stories from different teachers throughout the chapter. A lot of stories were from first year teachers who really seemed to know what they’re talking about! I feel I relate to personal stories and learn a lot from them.
Do you have any ESOL students? Do you know of any dual language schools in the Atlanta area?