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Inspirations

When I think of what it means to teach, I no longer always think of instructions. I think again and again of creating a space and time where I/we can be present; ready to help in multiple ways – to soothe, to encourage, to demand of one or another, to do what is necessary at the moment, based on experience, on intuition, on insight, on needs and respect and care – or simply to witness, affirm, smile or cry as heartfelt.
Richard Pringle

In this world new challenges present themselves not only to educators but to everyone for whom contingency and loss of certainty do not necessarily mean the inevitable triumph of nihilism and despair but rather a state of possibility.
Henry Giroux and Paulo Freire

Education presupposes intrinsic motivation – that the student is intrinsically motivated to learn and the teacher intrinsically motivated to teach. While grades and the like are an important element to school structures, the reason for teaching and learning are not fueled by numbers – but by a sheer desire to attain knowledge for knowledge sake.
Barry Kanpol

Educators at all levels are in an ideal position to influence the world views of both children and adults. Children are actively developing their world views based on how they are treated and what they are told about the world.
Marsha L. Heck

Critical pedagogy considers how education can provide individuals with the tools to better themselves and strengthen democracy, to create a more egalitarian and just society, and thus to deploy education in a process of progressive social change.
Douglas Kellner

Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand.
Chinese Proverb

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Open Letters Editor's Note Cover Story Introducing Knowing Understanding HENRY GIROUX UR On... Inspirations Wake up Calls Rethinking Media & Technology Societal Learning Books Societal Learning Website Inpassing Other Articles Main Articles Subscribe now		Inspirations When I think of what it means to teach, I no longer always think of instructions. I think again and again of creating a space and time where I/we can be present; ready to help in multiple ways – to soothe, to encourage, to demand of one or another, to do what is necessary at the moment, based on experience, on intuition, on insight, on needs and respect and care – or simply to witness, affirm, smile or cry as heartfelt. Richard Pringle In this world new challenges present themselves not only to educators but to everyone for whom contingency and loss of certainty do not necessarily mean the inevitable triumph of nihilism and despair but rather a state of possibility. Henry Giroux and Paulo Freire Education presupposes intrinsic motivation – that the student is intrinsically motivated to learn and the teacher intrinsically motivated to teach. While grades and the like are an important element to school structures, the reason for teaching and learning are not fueled by numbers – but by a sheer desire to attain knowledge for knowledge sake. Barry Kanpol Educators at all levels are in an ideal position to influence the world views of both children and adults. Children are actively developing their world views based on how they are treated and what they are told about the world. Marsha L. Heck Critical pedagogy considers how education can provide individuals with the tools to better themselves and strengthen democracy, to create a more egalitarian and just society, and thus to deploy education in a process of progressive social change. Douglas Kellner Tell me and I forget. Show me and I remember. Involve me and I understand. Chinese Proverb