In this article, I enjoyed reading something about teaching
young students the morals of being a good citizen. Instead of teaching to the
test, there are techniques that you can involve teaching in a manner of ways
that can contribute to the students life. I enjoyed reading about voting and
how important it is to vote. I also enjoyed reading about how important it is
to recycle and coming up with engaging ways to express how vital it is to
recycle. I think it is important to integrate these topics by having students
write persuasive letter writings, poster boards, petition writing, etc. Having
the students involved in how to change things around the school for example is
a perfect example of being a concerned citizen who wants the best for
everybody.
In my
classroom I think I would incorporate a topic twice a week about certain
situations going on in the children’s lives. I want to have a topic of course
that they can relate to and letting them have a voice. Most importantly I want
my students to learn how to make the world a better place. There’s no need for
violent protest, angry language or arguments. There are ways we can voice what
we have to through peaceful movements. I would also love to play this video for
my students, just to give them ideas on what we can talk about as well.
"I choose to teach critically because I believe young children are capable of amazing things, far more than is usually expected of them. I am not talking about raising scores on standardized math tests (although that often happens). I am talking about thinking critically and learning to learn, learning to use basic skills like reading, writing, solving mathematical problems, analyzing data, public speaking, scientific observation, and inquiry as an active citizen in your community. I believe young children can think about fairness and are deeply moved and highly motivated by the recognition of injustice"
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