On Their Side: Helping Children Take Charge of Their Learning
Bob Strachota's book doubles in value in the reading of it. As we see him attempting to help children become their own teachers, he models for us the ways in which a teacher begins to take charge of his own learning. In his quest for deeper connections in the classroom, Strachota is not afraid to question his own logic and intentions, and to initiate a true collegial relationship between himself and his students. It is an exciting process we watch in this well-told story. --Vivian G. Paley, Author, You Can't Say You Can't PlayThe author's conversational form of writing pulls me into the classroom. I find myself rereading chapters before I go in classrooms so I can practice the principles. --Sally Kitts, Teacher Trainer, Syracuse, NYThe stories and children are so real and familiar. In this book, we embark on a thought process that takes us beyond the point where we usually give up, make excuses, or provide Band-Aids when so much more is needed. --Patty Lawrence, Instructor, Education Programs, Wheelock College