Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Pr

Description: Black Ants and Buddhists by Mary Cowhey Mary Cowheys book Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades will reignite the passion and remind you that educators provide more than test prep. FORMAT Paperback LANGUAGE English CONDITION Brand New Publisher Description What would a classroom look like if understanding and respecting differences in race, culture, beliefs, and opinions were at its heart? If you were inspired to become a teacher because you wanted to develop young minds, but now find yourself limited by "teach to the test" pressures and state standards, Mary Cowheys book Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades will reignite the passion and remind you that educators provide more than test prep. Starting her career as a community activist, Cowhey shares her roots and how they influenced her Peace Class, where she asks her students to think critically, learn through activism and discussion, and view the entire curriculum through the framework of understanding the world, and what they can do to make it a better place. Woven through the book is Marys unflinching and humorous account of her own roots as well as lessons from her heroes: Gandhi, Eleanor Roosevelt, Helen Keller, Martin Luther King, Jr, and others. Her students learn to make connections between their lives, the books they read, the community leaders they meet, and the larger world. Black Ants and Buddhists offers no easy answers, but it does include starting points for conversations about diversity and controversy in your classroom, as well as in the larger community. Students and teachers investigate problems and issues together, in a multicultural, antiracist classroom. Author Biography Mary Cowhey has been teaching first and second grade at Jackson Street School in Northampton, MA for nine years. Before becoming a teacher, she was a community organizer for fourteen years. She has won numerous awards for her teaching, including a Milken National Educator Award, an AntiDefamation League World of Difference Teacher Recognition Award, and a National League of Women Voters Award. Table of Contents Prologue Black Ants and Buddhism; Chapter 1: Introduction; Chapter 2: Compassion, Action, and Change; Chapter 3: Routines: A Day in the Life of the Peace Class; Chapter 4: It Takes a Village to Teach First Grade; Chapter 5: Talking About Peace; Chapter 6: Learning Through Activism; Chapter 7: Teaching History So Children Will Care; Chapter 8: Nurturing History Detectives; Chapter 9: Seeing Ourselves and Our Families Through Students Eyes; Chapter 10: Responding When Tragedy Enters the Classroom; Chapter 11: Building Trust with Families and Weathering Controversy; Chapter 12: Going Against the Grain; Afterword Review "This fascinating text takes readers on a journey. The book is nothing short of provocative." - Childhood Education "Written in an engaging style, this is an inspiring book for educators and parents alike." - Mothering "Every page is jam-packed with valuable information that defies a single reading." - Education Review Review Quote "Written in an engaging style, this is an inspiring book for educators and parents alike." - Mothering Description for Teachers/Educators If you were inspired to become a teacher because you wanted to change the world, and instead find yourself limited by teach-to-the-test pressures, Black Ants and Buddhists will make you think Details ISBN1571104186 Author Mary Cowhey Short Title BLACK ANTS & BUDDHISTS Language English ISBN-10 1571104186 ISBN-13 9781571104182 Media Book Format Paperback DEWEY 370.117 Illustrations Yes Year 2006 Edition 1st Audience Age 5-8 Imprint Stenhouse Publishers Subtitle Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades Place of Publication York, Maine Country of Publication United States Birth 1960 DOI 10.1604/9781571104182 AU Release Date 2006-01-01 NZ Release Date 2006-01-01 UK Release Date 2006-01-30 Pages 256 Audience Professional & Vocational Publication Date 2006-04-01 US Release Date 2006-04-01 Publisher Taylor & Francis Inc We've got this At The Nile, if you're looking for it, we've got it. With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and well over a million items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! TheNile_Item_ID:158183786;

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