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P.S. Your Not Listening
Paperback, 1 page
Published
July 1st 1973
by Signet
(first published 1972)
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As a general rule, I avoid what I term "teacher saves the day" stories, but that's another discussion. Thankfully, this book didn't really feel typical/ignores so many factors "teacher saves the day" to me. It was more like long, daily small group therapy sessions for young children during school hours (with some writing and math time)---this lady only had one class of five. Anyway, though I wouldn't say the writing is excellent, I think this is a thought provoking read and even a page turner. I...more
I read this in junior high and then again in my early 20s. It's the true account of a teacher working in a new classroom for students with emotional distrubances. She tries to help them but ends up learning that she needs to listen to what they're saying and not just do things by the book. It's pretty dated but still a good read.
It was very interesting how this teacher came in and dealt with these students with special needs. It even almost made me want to try teaching again it was so inspiring.
This is a scary book about a woman teaching a group of disturbed young people. It's been eight or nine years since I read it, but I remember it being impossible to take a break from. There were very few moments when a poorly behaved child wasn't doing something horrifying. The one detail that always stayed with me was a moment when the teacher discovered one of the students contendedly chopping up a struggling goldfish with his ruler.
Yet another of the many factors that, despite a major that al...more
Yet another of the many factors that, despite a major that al...more
the kids in this book are just constantly entertaining. This short book has its moments of sadness, anger, hilarity, and thoughtfulness. Not at the top of a recommendation list, but definitely worth the read
This book is about a special ed. teacher and her group of special ed. elementary-aged students.
Apr 04, 2011
Cindy Williams
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Shelves:
human-interest
A special interest of mine is learning how the teachers of special ed help their students.
Pretty outdated, but I enjoyed this book.
Every teacher should read this.
Aug 22, 2008
Najiyah Diana
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Grippingly written - I started yesterday and will finish today, insha'Allah. Lots of insight about children and relationships in general as well as the emotionally disturbed. Doesn't avoid the guilt and "taffy syndrome" of a working mother who cares about her children and her students and always feels inadequate in some way in both arenas. I picked up on/reviewed lots of good behavior management strategies for the classroom.
This is an amazing true account of a teacher in the early 1970s, chosen to pilot her state's very first "transitional" class for emotionally disturbed children. These kids aren't mentally retarded, nor are they socially adjusted enough to remain in "normal" classes. The first year of this brand-new program is chronicled by the author (who was the teacher) and is both inspiring and humbling.
This book made a profound impact on my career and shaped the way I looked at my students. I don't know what it was about it, but way the children are portrayed helped me learn what really would work and see where things could go wrong.
I've read this book twice, and really enjoyed it both times. If all our educators could care as much as this woman, the world would be a good place.
Apr 19, 2013
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