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"In response, I would take the bathroom pass and walk the hallways, thinking I had won a game of sorts with the teacher."

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"In response, I would take the bathroom pass and walk the hallways, thinking I had won a game of sorts with the teacher."

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I liked this quote because of how honest it was. This was my exact experience in school when I was younger...and well.. it is still my experience today. I have always had a hard time sitting still and many times, I do just about anything to be able to leave my chair and change the scenery. Something that bothers me is when students are stifled and forced to sit a certain way. During story time, it is a rule that all students have to sit criss-cross apple sauce while they listen to the story on the floor. If they do not sit like this, they are seen as disobedient. I personally find it extremely comfortable to sit on the floor like that without back support. I pay better attention when I am able to lay on my stomach or stretch my legs out. We have to be careful that rules do not interfere with students' ability to be comfortable and learn.

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"Addressing the issues that plague urban education requires a true vision that begins with seeing students in the same way they see themselves."

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"Addressing the issues that plague urban education requires a true vision that begins with seeing students in the same way they see themselves."

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We may not see students as they see themselves.. Students who have low self-esteem may view themselves as stupid and ugly. As well-meaning and caring teachers, we know they are not either of those things. Therefore we thinking that our confidence in them means they are suddenly confident in themselves as well- and this is not the case. We need to validate their feelings. We need to really understand how they feel about themselves in order to see how they view the world around them- this is a great base for reality pedagogy.

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"Not being able to smile till November robbed me of the opportunity of seeing myself in the students in front of me." 

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"Not being able to smile till November robbed me of the opportunity of seeing myself in the students in front of me." 

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The author of the book was told to remain stoic and emotionally distant from students in order to be a respected and effective teacher. This caused him to forget that he was once where they were and that his similar experiences could help him to relate to his students and engage them more in lessons. Teachers should definitely remain professional, but a warm, friendly teacher who lets their personality shine through and shares stories with his/her students is the kind of teacher that students will be attentive to.

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"This exchange continued for a little over three hours with a few beautiful interruptions by the choir, who swayed back and forth as they filled the room with their voices, moving congregants across the room to stand and sing in unison; their arms raised.

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"This exchange continued for a little over three hours with a few beautiful interruptions by the choir, who swayed back and forth as they filled the room with their voices, moving congregants across the room to stand and sing in unison; their arms raised.

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This past summer, I took an assessment in which I learned that I engage best with academics through music and the outdoors. It also happens to be one of my biggest passions ( singing and playing guitar) and I know the effects that music has on emotional, mental, and even physical health. We often use music for therapeutic purposes. So why not use it in the classroom? Whether it's a clever song on human anatomy or a Mozart CD playing in the background, music can have a calming effect that helps students focus, engage, and stay motivated.

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"The more we told tales of dysfunction, the more we worked to maintain it." 

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"The more we told tales of dysfunction, the more we worked to maintain it." 

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My parents have always told me, " Whatever you look for, that is what you will find." As I was reading through the book, I was reminded of this quote because many times we feed into the drama that we are trying to avoid and run from. If we look for the negative, it will be there for us to see. If we keep talking about all that is wrong, our time will be consumed by complaints , and not solutions.