First off i really enjoyed reading our last book, Bronx Masquerade. After picking it up from the library i was unable to put it down, and finished reading it all in one sitting. I was intrigued by the teacher, Mr. Ward, and his students ability to take risks. A simple paper turned into an opportunity for a classroom of diverse individuals to find a common ground based off their differences. Open mike Fridays allowed the student's to not only display their creative ability, but also enabled them to find another voice. They found the freedom and courage to discuss personal issues. This class activity drew the attention of other students, faculty, and the community. As the year came to an end the classroom, once divided by stereotypes and prejudices, was united as a family.
I hope to someday as a teacher implement a program within my classroom that reaches the students as Mr. Ward was able to do with his. I believe it is a great way to show the students that a classroom can be more than just a place to learn. In a sense it can be a community on its own. Providing an atmosphere that allows the students to feel comfortable and confident will hopefully enable them to instill these character traits throughout their everyday life and future endeavours.
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I'm so glad you enjoyed the book! Mr Ward intrigues me as well.
Chelsea- I agree 100% with your post. It was great to read about the challenges that occurred during class with Mr. Ward. Wouldn't it be great to implement a program as influential in our own classrooms??
While I was reading your post, it reminded of how we read our Autobiography poems in class. The majority of us wrote incredibly personal poems touching on the most important aspects of our lives. It also gave us the opportunity to get to know one another on a more personal level, much like the students in Mr. Ward's class.
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