Document Type
Special Section
Theme
FROM A STUDENT'S PERSPECTIVE
Abstract
In the following essay, a college student in a teacher education program discusses some of the realities in working for social justice as a future teacher. She shares her experiences both in her academic program, and in forming a student action group following a discussion and book seminar with author Jonathan Kozol.
Teachers change lives. This is one of the reasons I chose to become one. Another reason I chose the teaching profession was due to my phenomenal experience in high school as a peer tutor in a life skills setting. Witnessing the growth of students through the course of a year and the changes their teacher made in their lives also changed mine and directly influenced my career aspirations. After this life-changing experience, I applied to Western Washington University due to their highly esteemed teacher preparation program and was admitted, thus beginning my professional development in the field of special education.
Genre/Form
articles
Recommended Citation
Vogeley, Lynette
(2007)
"Keeping the Passion Alive: The Realities of Social Justice,"
Journal of Educational Controversy: Vol. 2:
No.
1, Article 23.
Available at:
https://cedar.wwu.edu/jec/vol2/iss1/23
Subjects - Topical (LCSH)
Social justice and education; Curriculum planning; Teacher-student relationships
Language
English
Format
application/pdf
Type
Text