Rethinking Language Arts: Passion and Practice

By Nina Zaragoza and Nina Zaragoza

Book Overview

In Rethinking Language Arts: Passion and Practice, Second Edition, author Nina Zaragoza uses the form of letters to her students to engage pre-service teachers in reevaluating teaching practices, thus bringing to life a vision of an alternative classroom environment in which the teacher is the prime mover and creative leader. Zaragoza discusses and explains the need for teachers to be decision makers, reflective thinkers, political beings, and agents of social change in order to create a positive and inclusive classroom setting. This book is both a critical text that deconstructs the way language arts are traditionally taught in our schools as well as a visionary text with clear, no-nonsense directions on how to provide much needed change in our schools.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 041593172X
• ISBN13: 9780415931724
• Release Date: May 2002
• Publisher: Routledge
• Length: 238 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 6.7" x 8.3"

Customer Reviews

Put the Passion Back into Teaching

Rethinking Language Arts: Passion and Practice is a fresh look at the ideal classroom. Nina Zaragoza provides real world examples to go with her philosophy; she lives the life of a teacher. She allows the students to guide the mini-lessons and structure of her classroom. Every lesson is authentic. She holds high expectations for everyone, and everyone experiences success. Nina addresses everything from writing journals to spelling tests. This book puts the enthusiasm back into the hearts of teachers.