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Imagine No Child Left Invisible: Building Emotionally Safe Spaces for Inclusive & Creative Learning
From the time children are little we start making stories about them. She has a mind of her own , He isn t that intelligent but he tries. These narratives are like garments we weave out for them. The interesting thing is that the children learn to describe themselves and others start describing them according to these stories.
Imagine is about how the teachers can build that connect and help build richer stories for each child. It is about a deep commitment to make sure that no child is left invisible, and it is about spreading these rich stories far and wide.
Imagine is about how the teachers can build that connect and help build richer stories for each child. It is about a deep commitment to make sure that no child is left invisible, and it is about spreading these rich stories far and wide.
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June 5, 2020
The book is really good. Talks about ways in which we can connect with every child at school. It's true that a good teacher does shape our life and a bad one gives us scar for life. However, given the constant change in syllabus every now and then and daily blue print of syllabus it's hard for a teacher to find time to connect personally. I really hope the author take this book forward to change mindset for the principal and management team. Given at the end of day we all thrive on number and so do parents, this shift will take time. No doubt it is a good start but I feel the interference by parents on what is taught every day is more more. Also, a few child who have no reason for the nuisance they create apart from it being their habit. The second last part of this book is refreshing and I like how author has paid attention to link every chapter with existing literature.
December 2, 2017
A charter of resolutions that every parent and every teacher should collaborate to create a space for the child where every child shines - not academically but in an all-round manner. Especially, pertinent is the thought about - the stories that we create about our children and around our children and leave them influenced for life - positively or negatively. The learnings from this book are certainly on my wish list to use in the projects I am involved in.
January 12, 2018
This is a great book. So much thought put into how educational systems can be reformed. Shelja really gets into child psychology and talks through the various ways in which we could be helping kids with not just education but their lives in general. Love all the quotes from other books, and came across a lot of reading material for this year through the recommendations from this book. A must read for every teacher, parent, human being out there. :)
December 28, 2017
Fabulous... What an adorable book that speaks volumes about the special spaces and wow stories of children and youth. I feel happy that i get the opportunity to read it.
Our children are endearing blessings. The education they get should make them great citizens to become ethical leaders and change makers.
I just reminisce my school and college days.Then I used to always wonder when this rote system would go once for all and replace learning of .life oriented skills to face the world and live in this intricate society.
IMAGINE , the classical book addresses the importance of learning life skills in a simple, pragmatic way .It has come. at the right time when values are deteriorating.
Dr. Shelja Sen, a mother, writer and a child and adolescent psychologist has crafted the book with her own experiences along with references from various sources in different countries and books.
The plan.
IMAGINE - the title coaxes us to give wings to our imagination. The cover in the greenery backdrop of branches of trees and images of the chirping birds is bequiling .
There are seven chapters and each one carries some subdivisions. The first chapter tells about “We make stories and stories make us”. So many guidelines and tips are available in the book.
Apart from anecdotes and memoirs from the authoress life there are so many references to the sayings of scholars , great personalities like Mahatma Gandhi ,eminent educationalists and psychologists.
Every chapter is well formatted to include explanations and descriptions ending with Dig Deep on what we have to do or follow .Some chapters give Reflection and GPS to make us to ponder on the most significant points.
This book dives into the children's realm and talks about the changes to be made to enrich the student-teacher relationship and no child left invisible and the schools become emotionally safe spaces for inclusive &creative learning .
Kids will learn what they are ready to learn and not what we are ready to teach.
The book includes facets like Connection, Community, Coach , Care and Commitment.
There is a recommended reading page to enlighten you more.
.
The strong blurb ends with the following words.
It is a game changer that will force us to reflect , rethink, and redesign schools to ones that our children truly deserve .
The Pro
This impressive guide offers all the insights in the ethical and moral context on a subfield of education that can mould our children to lead their life with compassion, character, critical thinking, courage and collaboration.
Useful links are there to improve our understanding on the subject.There are diagrams to give an explanation.
With exuberance and clarity, Dr Shelja Sen has used simple language ,with free flow of powerful words with rhyme and rhythm to make the reading astonishing, easy and seamless .
Her splendid writing style fizzes with descriptions, metaphors, and stories, taking us right into the education system with flair and enthusiasm.
In this refreshing read IMAGINE, it is a fascinating journey of knowing the minds of the children ,teacher and parents.
At times it seems to be preachy,but in this sort of book it is inevitable.
My favorite
I like the chapter Care- Art of mindful leadership.
Following gems of wisdom of the authoress attract my attention
Love is a deliberate daily practice.
Teaching is a calling not just a job.
Every child is wired and inspired differently.
I also like the stories of Raghav and Ragini students the like of whom we can meet in the present student community.
My verdict
Dr Shelja Sen has written from her heart for the future of the children . Her vision to create a different world where children decide their space reflects in her passionate writing .
I highly recommend this book to all as it is every penny worth.All readers wanna read the interesting and intriguing book .Especially students , teachers, parents , counselors, therapists activists thought leaders other change makers should read this book . You can buy the book and give as a gift to your teachers , whoever associated with children in one way other on special occasions .
In the last page You are invited to participate in the Schools that care and Communities That Care program at Children First .Please visit the following link .
www. Childrenfirstindia . com and support the cause of building a community of concern for children and youth.
Can't wait to read it.Buy the copy from the link given above.
For full review Please visit my blog
https://talesandreviews.blogspot.in/?m=1
Our children are endearing blessings. The education they get should make them great citizens to become ethical leaders and change makers.
I just reminisce my school and college days.Then I used to always wonder when this rote system would go once for all and replace learning of .life oriented skills to face the world and live in this intricate society.
IMAGINE , the classical book addresses the importance of learning life skills in a simple, pragmatic way .It has come. at the right time when values are deteriorating.
Dr. Shelja Sen, a mother, writer and a child and adolescent psychologist has crafted the book with her own experiences along with references from various sources in different countries and books.
The plan.
IMAGINE - the title coaxes us to give wings to our imagination. The cover in the greenery backdrop of branches of trees and images of the chirping birds is bequiling .
There are seven chapters and each one carries some subdivisions. The first chapter tells about “We make stories and stories make us”. So many guidelines and tips are available in the book.
Apart from anecdotes and memoirs from the authoress life there are so many references to the sayings of scholars , great personalities like Mahatma Gandhi ,eminent educationalists and psychologists.
Every chapter is well formatted to include explanations and descriptions ending with Dig Deep on what we have to do or follow .Some chapters give Reflection and GPS to make us to ponder on the most significant points.
This book dives into the children's realm and talks about the changes to be made to enrich the student-teacher relationship and no child left invisible and the schools become emotionally safe spaces for inclusive &creative learning .
Kids will learn what they are ready to learn and not what we are ready to teach.
The book includes facets like Connection, Community, Coach , Care and Commitment.
There is a recommended reading page to enlighten you more.
.
The strong blurb ends with the following words.
It is a game changer that will force us to reflect , rethink, and redesign schools to ones that our children truly deserve .
The Pro
This impressive guide offers all the insights in the ethical and moral context on a subfield of education that can mould our children to lead their life with compassion, character, critical thinking, courage and collaboration.
Useful links are there to improve our understanding on the subject.There are diagrams to give an explanation.
With exuberance and clarity, Dr Shelja Sen has used simple language ,with free flow of powerful words with rhyme and rhythm to make the reading astonishing, easy and seamless .
Her splendid writing style fizzes with descriptions, metaphors, and stories, taking us right into the education system with flair and enthusiasm.
In this refreshing read IMAGINE, it is a fascinating journey of knowing the minds of the children ,teacher and parents.
At times it seems to be preachy,but in this sort of book it is inevitable.
My favorite
I like the chapter Care- Art of mindful leadership.
Following gems of wisdom of the authoress attract my attention
Love is a deliberate daily practice.
Teaching is a calling not just a job.
Every child is wired and inspired differently.
I also like the stories of Raghav and Ragini students the like of whom we can meet in the present student community.
My verdict
Dr Shelja Sen has written from her heart for the future of the children . Her vision to create a different world where children decide their space reflects in her passionate writing .
I highly recommend this book to all as it is every penny worth.All readers wanna read the interesting and intriguing book .Especially students , teachers, parents , counselors, therapists activists thought leaders other change makers should read this book . You can buy the book and give as a gift to your teachers , whoever associated with children in one way other on special occasions .
In the last page You are invited to participate in the Schools that care and Communities That Care program at Children First .Please visit the following link .
www. Childrenfirstindia . com and support the cause of building a community of concern for children and youth.
Can't wait to read it.Buy the copy from the link given above.
For full review Please visit my blog
https://talesandreviews.blogspot.in/?m=1
September 1, 2019
This is a practical guide for mindfully teaching your kids with kindness.
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