Addiction to Human Growth—Classroom Discoveries of 20 Teachers

Author: Zhang Wenzhi
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Publish Date: 2006-02-01
Features: The 20 teachers in this book are almost all very familiar to me. They are active life lovers, true readers, and excellent teachers. These qualities can be felt through the words in their works. Educational writing is both wonderful and difficult. The difficulty lies in the courage to face education and life behind the words, as well as the patience and sincerity required for practice. It is precisely because of these valuable qualities that these words help us become more sensitive, refined, and strong. — Professor Xiao Chuan from Beijing Normal University
There is a specialized field of study on education, known as "pedagogy." Pedagogy is essentially the study of how to effectively educate students and how to become a good teacher. It is said that even if this field is not well-received by others, it should at least be welcomed by primary and secondary school teachers. Especially in today's era where primary and secondary school teachers are everywhere asking, "How should we teach today?" pedagogical knowledge should be a common expectation for them. However, things seem to be more complicated. "Pedagogy" is widely rejected and criticized by university students, and it is despised and disliked by primary and secondary school teachers. If you ask, how many primary and secondary school teachers are willing to read "pedagogy"? With "pedagogy" already in such disrepute, someone should step forward to make some effort to transform it. Mr. Zhang Wenzhi's efforts largely carry this mission. If traditional pedagogy is called "logical pedagogy," this book can be considered "narrative pedagogy"; if traditional pedagogy is called "official pedagogy," this book can be called "folk pedagogy."
Root—Dr. Liu Lianghua from the Institute of Educational Science, South China Normal University
I have personally witnessed the wisdom and creativity of most of these teachers in their classrooms and often praise the magic of education and the efforts to restore this magic through their deeply moving and authentic words. The life-oriented educational movement has deeply and meticulously penetrated schools both within and outside Fujian Province, and its folk stance and grassroots sentiment are vividly reflected in the 20 teachers in this book. Although the spiritual flowers are fragile and grow with difficulty, their resilience and patience suggest a beautiful possibility for education that is worth. — Advocate of life-oriented education Zhang Wenzhi
These simple and sincere words blend experiences, insights, wisdom, and passion, recording some of the most memorable moments in life. The classroom that constantly inspires, moves, and stimulates us is actually a part of our lives. No matter which page you open, it is filled with awe and longing for the secrets of human growth. The origin of education is love and responsibility: for oneself, for all life, for the effort to explore the unknown, and for the devoutly anticipated yet unpredictable future. The 20 teachers in this book are almost all very familiar to everyone. They are active life lovers, true readers, and excellent teachers. Through these simple and sincere words, blending experiences, insights, wisdom, and passion, they record some of the most memorable moments in life: the classroom that constantly inspires, moves, and stimulates us is actually a part of our lives. No matter which page you open, it is filled with awe and longing for the secrets of human growth.