Blog Week 7
This week we are to create something hat would
describe how we have learned about diversity and learning in the courses we
have taken for our Masters ‘program. I
have always been a fan of inclusive classrooms and board rooms and the one
thing I can think of to express this is an epigram by Edwin Markham.
Outwitted
He drew a circle that shut me out--
Heretic, a rebel, a thing to flout.
But Love and I had the wit to win:
We drew a circle that took him in!
So many of the kids I have taught even at a young age
fit this description. They are rebels without
a cause many times dealing with the effects of poverty and an unstable home
environment. I wish I could say I have
always understood and been patient with them, I have not. However as I have read the materials for
these classes it has given me a greater understanding of what they are dealing
with and how to approach them and their circumstances in a better way. My Montessori Teacher’s page on Face Book has
brought me much wisdom as Dr. Montessori was very much convinced that how we respect
children is indicative of how we will develop as a nation. I think Markham’s
poem sums it up for me and I will have it printed and framed in my classroom
next year.
Thanks for dropping by
Peace and all good
Hi Linda,
ReplyDeleteAs always I enjoyed reading your blog. I never thought of children as rebels without a cause....they are so filled with curiosity and questions about the things they hear and see in this complicated world they live in.
Linda:
ReplyDeleteNothing like the feeling of being a part of something . It is so important we do our very best to make sure all children in our classrooms and centers feel a sense of belonging and that they are an important part of our classrooms and centers. I visualized the circle drawn and the love displayed that included this child. Awesome! Enjoyed reading your post as always!
Linda, I have never read nor heard that poem before. It is very powerful! I wonder about the conversations you will have in your classroom with children and parents after it is displayed - waiting for an update!!
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