The daily meanderings of a teacher

Tag: Nel Noddings

  • Are we going in the right direction?

    Bird Droppings March 30, 2011 Are we going in the right direction? “I believe that education, therefore, is a process of living and not a preparation for future living. I believe that the school must represent present life-life as real and vital to the child as that which he carries on in the home, in…

  • Caregiving and cared for we need both

    Bird Droppings January 17, 2011 Caregiving and cared for we need both “To care and be cared for are fundamental human needs. We all need to be cared for by other human beings. In infancy, illness, or old age, the need is urgent and pervasive; we need caregiving, and we need the special attitude of…

  • Jumping in rain puddles

    Bird Droppings January 14, 2011 Jumping in rain puddles It has been a week of many happenings within our society and within the local community. It has been a holiday season filled with local sorrow, national sorrow and joy and hope for a new tomorrow. Here at our house we have cherished every second with…

  • Caring is a very precious commodity in teaching

    Bird Droppings January 9, 2011 Caring is a very precious commodity in teaching As I am pondering my last hours before the holiday is over. The air temperature is nineteen outside and we are under a winter storm watch tonight through Tuesday morning. The anticipation of several inches of snow and up to a half…