My group also read this book and I thought you did a great job picking up on the three main points… This is something I struggled with when trying to classify the points of this book. I love the points about reaching out to parents. The idea that these parents used to be students at this school and they may have never felt welcome was as huge eye opener to me. I think your group did a nice job capturing that. I also love that you pointed out the comparison between lesson plans and going on the tour of Europe. How boring would it be to go on a great adventure and not be able to wander. This was such an interesting read and very relatable. Nice job ladies!
Christianna, I love that you picked the "adventure" of learning that teachers can bring to the classroom simply by framing the learning in a way that captures students interest and has elements of adventure and risk taking.....real life kind of stuff!
After reading your book review it made me want to read this book. It sounds like a great text for all new teachers to read. I loved the way the group broke up the paper. Teacher to student, teacher to parent, and teacher to teacher. These are all interactions that young teachers will experience. It would be interesting to read the book and see what all the author has to say about these experiences, other than what the group has already posted.
The group gave a positive opinion about the book. I enjoyed the quote they took from page 56 that talked about enjoying students rather than fretting about what they are supposed to say. Great work, everyone!
I thought your book review sounded great. One of the things I liked most was when you talked about having teacher-student relationships because you are exactly right; although we don't get paid a big sum, we are paid so much intrinsically. I also thought it was interesting how you guys discussed learning from older teachers. I can see this as a perk but also as a negative because from my experience, I have noticed older teachers seem to be set in their ways and are not always up to trying the newest pedagogies and sometimes are negative towards those who try. I think when making relationships with your fellow teachers, make good choices and don't get stuck in a negative rut with some of them. I really enjoyed the book review and I would be interested in reading this book in the future as I feel it would give some good advice.
I really liked how in the intro you broke the book down into three different categories. That made me prepare myself for what I am going to get into as I read this book review. When I read the teacher-parent section of the book review, I wasn't very surprised when you said that there was a lack of parent involvement just because I feel like that is at every school. Some parents will want to come to everything and then when you need them, they will not. When I herd the title of this book, I actually wanted to read it. I think that I may take time and read this one myself because I could definitely use some letters to a young teacher. This book definitely seems like it has some great points as I read through the opinion section.
I also read "Letters To A Young Teacher" for my "book club". I liked how you explained this book by the most important main points of the book. I thought this book does an excellent job preparing first year teachers. I also liked how the book kinda guides you through the school year with advice as to how to handle things. Your group did a great job addressing and discussing the points that seemed most important for first year teachers to keep in mind like; establishing the chemistry within your classroom at beginning of the year and keeping that close personal relationship with your students parents throughout the school year. I'm glad you all were able to read this because this is a book that I would recommend and encourage pre-service and first year teachers to read before entering that first year of teaching.
I really enjoyed reading your book review and especially how you broke it up into different sections. When I got to the parent section I completely agree building relationships with parents can be intimidating as a new teacher. I also thought it was very important to note that parents want to see that we are human beings. We always stress how important it is for teachers to understand and know their students backgrounds. Not only will it help us teach them in class, but when communicating with their parents. This book is kind of similar to the book I read, Fires in the Bathroom, because it gives teachers advice about things that occurred, or may occur in the classroom. Where the book I read students were sharing ideas, I would like to read this text because it is coming from a teachers perspective.
After reading your book review, it really got me interested in reading your book! I love how it gives different perspectives between students and parents. I feel like these are the main ideas that us new teachers are concerned about the most. I strongly believe that building that relationship with our students early on is super important. Without it, just like the author says, everything else is meaningless. Also mentioned, I think it is important to get the whole students background by communicating well with the parents. This also helps show you care and are willing to go above and beyond. Nice Job!
You guys did a great job describing this book! As an incoming novice teacher I feel as though I should read this book. All of the things that you described in your book review are all things that new teachers and worried and thinking about. It is very reassuring to know that it is not just me who is worried about it. I am excited to have my own classroom and experiences these things for myself. I feel as though this book will help me to navigate my way through my first few years of teaching.
After reading this book review, I believe I need to go read the entire book! I had not thought much about the importance of teacher-parent relationships before this. Gaining advice from an experienced teacher in the form of letters or conversations across the hall, I think it is very important to learn from these veteran teachers who are willing to be helpful and encouraging to young teachers. Knowing that there are teachers who are willing to help makes beginning my teaching career feel less stressful with a support system of colleagues with much more experience than I.
I think the relationships outlined in the book are all important to know about and understand more in depth with experiences to support them. I am definitely interested in checking out the rest of this book.
Glen Smithberger WOW!! This book sounds phenomenal. I really liked the thought of having this book written in letter form. Your review really aligns with a lot of things I've learned this year in the importance of working with students and getting to know them, as well as letting them know you. Relationships in the classroom are incredible. Hugs may not be able to be deposited at a bank but they truly make a difference on a daily basis. I really like your opinion as well with how honest and real you are throughout the paper. I definitely want to read this book. Great job!
Christianna Shaffer :
ReplyDeleteMy group also read this book and I thought you did a great job picking up on the three main points… This is something I struggled with when trying to classify the points of this book. I love the points about reaching out to parents. The idea that these parents used to be students at this school and they may have never felt welcome was as huge eye opener to me. I think your group did a nice job capturing that. I also love that you pointed out the comparison between lesson plans and going on the tour of Europe. How boring would it be to go on a great adventure and not be able to wander. This was such an interesting read and very relatable. Nice job ladies!
Christianna, I love that you picked the "adventure" of learning that teachers can bring to the classroom simply by framing the learning in a way that captures students interest and has elements of adventure and risk taking.....real life kind of stuff!
ReplyDeleteRachel Mitchell:
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your book review it made me want to read this book. It sounds like a great text for all new teachers to read. I loved the way the group broke up the paper. Teacher to student, teacher to parent, and teacher to teacher. These are all interactions that young teachers will experience. It would be interesting to read the book and see what all the author has to say about these experiences, other than what the group has already posted.
The group gave a positive opinion about the book. I enjoyed the quote they took from page 56 that talked about enjoying students rather than fretting about what they are supposed to say. Great work, everyone!
I thought your book review sounded great. One of the things I liked most was when you talked about having teacher-student relationships because you are exactly right; although we don't get paid a big sum, we are paid so much intrinsically. I also thought it was interesting how you guys discussed learning from older teachers. I can see this as a perk but also as a negative because from my experience, I have noticed older teachers seem to be set in their ways and are not always up to trying the newest pedagogies and sometimes are negative towards those who try. I think when making relationships with your fellow teachers, make good choices and don't get stuck in a negative rut with some of them.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the book review and I would be interested in reading this book in the future as I feel it would give some good advice.
I really liked how in the intro you broke the book down into three different categories. That made me prepare myself for what I am going to get into as I read this book review. When I read the teacher-parent section of the book review, I wasn't very surprised when you said that there was a lack of parent involvement just because I feel like that is at every school. Some parents will want to come to everything and then when you need them, they will not. When I herd the title of this book, I actually wanted to read it. I think that I may take time and read this one myself because I could definitely use some letters to a young teacher. This book definitely seems like it has some great points as I read through the opinion section.
ReplyDeleteI also read "Letters To A Young Teacher" for my "book club". I liked how you explained this book by the most important main points of the book. I thought this book does an excellent job preparing first year teachers. I also liked how the book kinda guides you through the school year with advice as to how to handle things. Your group did a great job addressing and discussing the points that seemed most important for first year teachers to keep in mind like; establishing the chemistry within your classroom at beginning of the year and keeping that close personal relationship with your students parents throughout the school year. I'm glad you all were able to read this because this is a book that I would recommend and encourage pre-service and first year teachers to read before entering that first year of teaching.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed reading your book review and especially how you broke it up into different sections. When I got to the parent section I completely agree building relationships with parents can be intimidating as a new teacher. I also thought it was very important to note that parents want to see that we are human beings. We always stress how important it is for teachers to understand and know their students backgrounds. Not only will it help us teach them in class, but when communicating with their parents. This book is kind of similar to the book I read, Fires in the Bathroom, because it gives teachers advice about things that occurred, or may occur in the classroom. Where the book I read students were sharing ideas, I would like to read this text because it is coming from a teachers perspective.
ReplyDeleteAfter reading your book review, it really got me interested in reading your book! I love how it gives different perspectives between students and parents. I feel like these are the main ideas that us new teachers are concerned about the most. I strongly believe that building that relationship with our students early on is super important. Without it, just like the author says, everything else is meaningless. Also mentioned, I think it is important to get the whole students background by communicating well with the parents. This also helps show you care and are willing to go above and beyond. Nice Job!
ReplyDeleteThis was Kelsey! Not sure why my name isn't popping up!
DeleteYou guys did a great job describing this book! As an incoming novice teacher I feel as though I should read this book. All of the things that you described in your book review are all things that new teachers and worried and thinking about. It is very reassuring to know that it is not just me who is worried about it.
ReplyDeleteI am excited to have my own classroom and experiences these things for myself. I feel as though this book will help me to navigate my way through my first few years of teaching.
Thanks!
Lena Altholz
After reading this book review, I believe I need to go read the entire book! I had not thought much about the importance of teacher-parent relationships before this. Gaining advice from an experienced teacher in the form of letters or conversations across the hall, I think it is very important to learn from these veteran teachers who are willing to be helpful and encouraging to young teachers. Knowing that there are teachers who are willing to help makes beginning my teaching career feel less stressful with a support system of colleagues with much more experience than I.
ReplyDeleteI think the relationships outlined in the book are all important to know about and understand more in depth with experiences to support them. I am definitely interested in checking out the rest of this book.
Great job everyone!
Glen Smithberger
ReplyDeleteWOW!! This book sounds phenomenal. I really liked the thought of having this book written in letter form. Your review really aligns with a lot of things I've learned this year in the importance of working with students and getting to know them, as well as letting them know you. Relationships in the classroom are incredible. Hugs may not be able to be deposited at a bank but they truly make a difference on a daily basis. I really like your opinion as well with how honest and real you are throughout the paper.
I definitely want to read this book. Great job!