Letters To A Young Teacher By Jonathan Kozol: Chapter Summary

There are many points that resonated with me throughout our reading and discussions of Letters to a Young Teacher by Jonathan Kozol. The first point that resonated with me was in Chapter 1. Kozol write “Entrap them first in fascination. Entrap them in a sense of merriment and hopeful expectations. Entrap them in “Bird Gardens.” This quote left a lasting impression on what it takes to be a teacher, in my eyes. It allows you to think about the kind of teacher you can become. When thinking about “Bird Gardens,” Kozol makes you think about discovery, creativity and curiosity. Entrap your students in their imagination and exploration. Make it fun and motivational. When I think about what a Bird Garden is and looks like, I think of a place full of life, wonder, bright colors, and fascination. Bird Gardens are unique, just like our students are unique learners. As a teacher, you need to connect with your students and entrap them in …show more content…
Though we have some teachers who may be less than sources of encouragement, some older teachers can be a great resource. I think it is important to ask for and take advice from other teachers, new and old. All teacher have different experiences and advice to give. It can be so beneficial to your own teaching strategies to seek help and encouragement from other teachers. I believe that other teachers can support you with lesson planning, behavior strategies when needed, parent communication techniques, and other activities and materials. In my opinion, the more support you can have, the better teacher you can be. It allows you to gain experience in collaboration with others as