Chapter Two Reflections

When Muriel gathered the focus groups of parents they responded that they wanted their children to gain from school the ability to get along with others, be responsible, be tolerant of peoples' differences, to become problem solvers, and to learn to be creative. Page 23 Not one said anything about academics.  Do you think a focus group of our parents would respond in that manner?

As expressed on page 28 sometimes educators have wished quietly or even openly that business people would not meddle into our affairs.  We are the experts.  What is your feeling on this and how can we consider what the business leaders think and still do what is best for children?

What strikes you about the AB Combs framework outlined on page 35?

After reading the section on "what students want" respond to the statement on page 39 "Many teachers underestimate the role they play in either nourishing or draining students' spirits".

Chapter One Reflections

After reading the title do you sometimes get the feeling that our hopes and dreams of what school could be like are often " to good to be true"?

On page 9 it refers to "primary greatness".  Do you agree with the premise and would you define it differently?

At the bottom of page 11 it refers to "regret" that teachers may have felt for emphasizing the test scores.  Have you ever felt that and if so what can be done, considering the outside pressures on all of us?

Looking on page 14, respond to the passage on the universal and unique potential of children.

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