'Kids sometimes go to lengths to do things that will help them feel accepted by their peers, including causing harm to themselves and others.'
I spoke with Mr. Vương, who has a bachelor's in psychology from the University of Washington with a master's in teaching from Antioch University, and currently teaches a 4th and 5th-grade split. He maintained that he feels the author's intentions were good in spreading the message that sharing is important, but the execution of it could encourage misinterpretation.
Mr. Vương added that this book is useful in teaching about social-emotional learning because"once students are able to identify the problematic interpretation, they can talk about WHY it is problematic and what this means in their lives." He said,"Thinking critically about a story doesn't mean only hating on it and finding all the things that are 'wrong.
Mr. Vương said that he was delighted that the comments opened up a potential discourse surrounding the book, and while there were many users that agreed, he wasn't too put off by those that defended the book. He said,"I chuckle at these comments because they are exactly the reason why I am teaching my students to think critically in the first place. So they won't grow up to be close-minded adults who have a hard time when people disagree with them. I'm up for friendly discourse.
Mr. Vương finished by clarifying that he thinks a classroom is a great place to have these discussions and, though it may seem minute at the time, help develop children in a positive way. He said,"A lot of kids develop their perception of themselves and of others through their interactions and experience at school. Don't get me wrong; Home plays a HUGE factor, too.
He continued,"Learning requires taking risks. And taking risks requires kids to feel safe. And safe means a classroom where students are seen. And being seen requires a classroom climate that values multiple perspectives and also understands that there is so much more outside of themselves and whatever trauma lens they might view their world through.
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