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The journey of a teacher

William Ayers' To teach: The journey of a teacher and The hundred languages of children: The Reggio Emilia approachùadvanced reflections, edited by Carolyn Edwards, Lella Gandini, and George Forman are impressive works that testify to the dedication and love of the educators involved. Challenging the practices of traditional classrooms, the educators in these books create a dynamic and vibrant classroom that encourages children to reveal their passions and take center stage. Instead of being focused on teaching techniques and the orderly completion of curriculum, these teachers train themselves to listen to the children and shape the lessons through their interaction with the children. Ultimately, the educators seek to bring the classroom and the community together. For the children, it is essential for them to learn the importance of being a contributing member of the community. For the adults and parents, they realize that the success of education is impossible without their active participation.

In To Teach, Ayers challenges the prevalent educational practices and institutions from a personal and intimate perspective. He starts the book by examining the reasons for teaching. Instead of simply celebrating the altruistic objectives of idealistic teachers, he also explores the realistic barriers that confront them (Ayers, 1993, pp. 8-9). According to him, a good teacher does not have to know all the materials and to control the classroom. Instead, a good teacher is open to other ideas and opportunities for learning along with the students. The students are the focus of attention, not the curriculum (Ayers, 1993, pp. 11-13). Thus, Ayers boldly presents an alternative way of viewing the practices of education that is infinitely more vibrant than the traditional way. Instead of being controlled by the need to follow curriculum, the teacher responds to the students' needs and interests. Thus, the teacher creates a lively learning pro...

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