After reading Classroom No. 56

"The Miracle of Classroom 56" is a book published by China City Press in August 2009. The author is Esquith. This book tells the story of a spiritual mentor who teaches students skills that can be used throughout their lives, as well as the cultivation of personality and beliefs. Next, I compiled my review of The Miracle in Classroom No. 56 for everyone. I hope you like it! Review of The Miracle in Classroom 56

Leif, the author of The Miracle in Classroom 56. Mr. Esquith is a fifth-grade teacher at Hobart Elementary School in the United States. In this school where students from poor families and non-English-speaking immigrants make up the majority, Mr. Leif has cultivated a large number of outstanding students with his unique teaching methods. , students with outstanding character. This cannot but be said to be a miracle. However, if we only use the word "miracle" to summarize it, it seems not appropriate enough, because it is actually an inevitable result of love and hard work. The miracle of Classroom No. 56 tells us that education is actually very simple, with only three words: love and method. However, the miracle of Classroom No. 56 also tells us that it is not easy to achieve these three words.

1. Share the "Six Stages of Morality".

Teacher Leif, just like other teachers, sometimes uses some "wrong" ways to teach children. For example: using high-pressure methods to make children fear and obey the rules. However, in his heart he always thought there must be a better way. During his first class with students, he would share Kohlberg’s “Six Stages of Morality” with them.

In the first stage, I didn’t want to get into trouble.

In the second stage, I want rewards.

Stage 3 I want to please someone.

In the fourth stage, I have to abide by the rules.

In the fifth stage, I can be considerate of others.

Stage Six: I have my own code of conduct and stick to it.

Classroom No. 56 is a safe haven for students, and Teacher Leif is a gift from God to them. Students can enjoy unique economic systems in Shakespeare, Economics and Rock and Roll classes. He teaches children about teamwork, the power of words, and the right attitude toward money. He was like a spiritual mentor to these kids. It provides students with skills that can be used throughout their lives, as well as the cultivation of personality and beliefs.

Leif firmly believes that focusing on children’s character development and stimulating their own high requirements is the foundation for success in children’s lives. He repeatedly reminded students that the most important questions in life will never appear on a standardized test, and that their character, integrity, morality or mind are the foundation of their education. "No one asks them about the issues of 'character', 'integrity', 'morals' and 'mind' that are important in Classroom 56. Why are we so indifferent to these important life issues? Perhaps it is because it is easy to teach integrity by raising the score slightly However, if we want to cultivate extraordinary students, we must face up to these issues. "Not only do his students have excellent academic performance, but they are also humble, polite, honest and kind, and they will help the cleaners pick up items during their travels. Garbage, helping peers threatened with violence on the way home from school.

2. Replace fear with trust.

There is no word "fear" in his classroom. He replaces fear with trust and becomes a person that children can rely on. He pays attention to the logic of discipline and punishment and becomes a role model for children. Just like Teacher Leif said, "The children follow your example. You have to do what you want them to do first. I want my students to be kind to others, serious and diligent, so I'd better be one of the people they know." The most kind-hearted, conscientious and diligent one among them.” Instead of iron-fisted management, he advocates “education without fear” and mutual trust; unlike the “little red flower” reward, he emphasizes that knowledge itself is the best prize. Teacher Leif told the students: "As long as you try your best, the exam is not that important. Even if you fail in the exam, the sun will still rise tomorrow and the earth will not be destroyed. Failure in the exam only means one thing. You haven't understood the question yet. If the teacher fails, Let me explain it to you once.

"Teacher Leif's "replacing fear with trust" caused me to reflect on this matter. The higher the voice, the more immediate the effect will be. The tone of voice is often inversely proportional to remembering the past, and in front of the whole class, he was so stern. The scolding not only destroys the teacher's self-cultivation without a trace, but also makes the children unable to feel the existence of dignity, and even makes them invulnerable to all criticisms. Another direct consequence of it is: how do you treat students, children? It is easy to imitate shouting and yelling in the same way. Due to the bad example of the teacher, the first reaction in the child's mind when facing conflicts between himself and his classmates is not tolerance and consideration, but tolerance and consideration. Shout loudly.

3. There is no shortcut to success.

Leif’s educational career has not been smooth sailing. Leif has always carefully imagined how to be a good teacher, but the "Three Musketeers" are still there. It hurt his feelings and put Mr. Leif in a difficult situation. But Mr. Leif was not discouraged and did not leave his beloved education career. Instead, he realized that the prerequisite for educating children is to first understand himself. Leif's motto for the whole class is "Perform well and study hard." There is a slogan "There are no shortcuts to success" on the wall in front of the classroom. Leif said, I need to do what I want my children to be. What kind of person. I want them to be a friendly, hard-working person. So I have to be the nicest, most hard-working person they have ever met. Leif passed on his enthusiasm to the children. It is a gift from God to children. Teacher Leif insists that "there are no shortcuts to success." What a neat and powerful slogan. For children, there are no shortcuts to success in learning. For us adults, there are no shortcuts to success in career. For everyone, there is no shortcut to success. Only persistence and continuous efforts can achieve outstanding results.

Teacher Leif has worked hard and worked hard to keep the children on the same starting line. It made me realize that there are no shortcuts to success. Leif starts from home at three o'clock in the morning for his students, rushes to the classroom at six o'clock in the morning and leaves school at six o'clock in the evening on holidays. Go to school, these are all free. His so-called "devil training", learning "8 rules" explanation, demonstration, imitation, repetition, repetition, repetition, repetition are all based on sacrificing one's own rest time. It is easy to love children based on the love for students, but to love those naughty children, we really need the love of any student in the class. Mr. Leif's attitude is to never give up or give up. Reflecting on myself, since our school is a rural primary school, there are differences in family education. I am really a fan of the authorities. I have always thought that I am a responsible person. A good teacher. In fact, when I complained about the differences between the children, I ignored that their starting points were different. I should be more patient, especially the children in the class whose family environment is difficult to understand and whose behavior is too rough. Indulge, I should devote more time to paying attention to them and helping them so that they do not lose at the starting line.

After reading this book, I felt that Leif Esquith’s innovative educational methods turned children into angels who love learning, and his enthusiastic educational attitude turned the classroom into a warm home. No wonder Teacher Leif Aisquith created an educational miracle that shocked the United States and was honored as a "genius and a saint" by the New York Times, and the "Daily News" praised him as the "Contemporary Thoreau".

Thank you Mr. Leif Esquith for your "miracle"! Miracles create angels! Thoughts after reading "The Miracle in Classroom No. 56"

I finally finished reading the book "The Miracle in Classroom No. 56" today. Maybe it was because I had too high expectations for it, but I was not moved to tears after reading it. The first impression this book gave me was that an ordinary teacher was explaining his teaching experience and insights over the past twenty years. There were no deliberately sensational words in it. But if you think about it carefully, there are still many small details that show an educator's focus and love for education. For many teachers, teaching is a thankless job, but for Leif, teaching is a happy thing. As Yi Jian mentioned in the preface to this book, “What a classroom can bring to children depends on what flows in the empty space outside the classroom tables and chairs. Some classrooms of the same area appear very small. , making people feel cramped and narrow; some appear very large, making people feel that there is infinite possibility of expansion.

What determines the size of a classroom? It’s teachers, especially primary school teachers. His appearance determines the content of the classroom; his bearing determines the capacity of the classroom.

The most incredible thing about education is that some people have stood on the podium for a lifetime, and even obtained high academic qualifications and professional titles, but they are still laymen. He may have done a great job, but he is just a subordinate, so he is also powerless. This can be verified by looking at those teachers who have been awarded the title of "Excellent Teacher" every year and even published numerous books, but the children in their classes complain endlessly, including their own children. For such people, the classroom is just a lecture venue for them. They stand in the classroom every day, but they can never affect the classroom. Therefore, a 40 square meter classroom will always be only 40 square meters. Take a look at Leif, who has been working in Classroom No. 56 for more than 20 years? Teacher Esquith, he is a person who always accurately finds the goal in education and never deviates from the track. He has the persistence of a believer and the kindness of a father towards education and students, as well as the acumen of a philosopher, the confidence of an expert, and the bravery of a warrior. He has wisdom and power, so he creates miracles. His Classroom No. 56 became extremely open and turned into a paradise where children can stretch freely and grow healthily. "Leif used his incomparable enthusiasm for education to extend the classroom of less than 40 square meters infinitely, making it a paradise for children to stretch freely and grow healthily.

There is such a story in the book: One day in the chemistry experiment, a little girl was distressed because she couldn't find the wick. In order not to let her fall behind, Teacher Leif decided to stop and help her. Because the wick was too small, Leif leaned his head on it. I was very close to the alcohol lamp, and because I was so focused, I didn’t even notice that my head was on fire. In fact, many teachers may be able to do this. What really touched me was not the story or the illustration, but the thing underneath the illustration. A few words: “If I can be so immersed in teaching that I don’t even notice my hair is on fire, then I’m going in the right direction! "Perhaps it is not uncommon for a teacher to be engaged in teaching for decades, and perhaps it is normal for a teacher to make sacrifices for work, but a teacher can focus on teaching for decades and use this specialization to If it is a guide to the right direction, then this teacher has transcended this simple profession and raised it to a spiritual level, and transformed this spirit into his own belief. I think this is the true meaning of education. Leif is such a teacher, a respectable teacher model!

What exactly does the book "The Miracle of Classroom 56" bring us? I think it is a new understanding of the profession of teachers. "If I can be so involved in teaching that I don't even notice that my hair is on fire, then I'm going in the right direction! "This sentence will also become my motto. After reading The Miracle in Classroom No. 56

Initially, with a mentality of completing the reading task, I finished reading the book The Miracle in Classroom No. 56, but I gained An unexpected spiritual journey, from which I experienced the charm and miracle of education.

Leif Esquith, the founder of this miracle classroom, advocates education without fear and mutual trust. ; He emphasized that knowledge itself is the best prize; he insisted on cultivating children's character and stimulating children's own requirements is the basis for success in children's lives. "Good children, work hard! " is the slogan of the classroom; "There are no shortcuts to success" is the belief of every child in the classroom. Teacher Leif used knowledge, art, and especially love to support the huge classroom of Classroom 56. The children who walked out of Classroom 56, Although the growing environment is not satisfactory, they are not only excellent in academics, but also humble, polite, honest and kind. This is the miracle of Classroom No. 56, this is the miracle of education, this is the miracle of human nature, this is what an ordinary teacher can do to a group of people The miracle of students’ great love! And this great teacher’s love is a miracle in itself.

How big is the classroom? I can’t help but ask myself: How big will my classroom be? Sometimes you get angry at a student's unexpected situation, so you educate and criticize the students, which delays normal teaching; sometimes you spend a lot of time and effort on a student, but the child does not make progress as you imagined. ; Or maybe it’s because you’ve taught the knowledge many times, but some students still seem confused and frustrated, or even doubt their abilities.

Whenever I face these stubborn students who give me a headache, I think teaching is a thankless task, but the problems that trouble me are a happy thing for Leif. I think these are all based on Mr. Leif's love for students, love for this profession, and love for his position. Without love, you cannot get pleasure from the teaching profession. Only care and true love from the heart can create miracles in the world. Of course, it is not enough to have full love alone. Experience and summary in teaching work are also needed. Everything proceeds from mistakes and failures. The job of a teacher really requires continuous learning and experience from one's own mistakes, and gradually finding an educational philosophy and method that suits oneself, in order to further improve.

Education is an art and a science. Education requires wisdom and sincerity, as well as care and patience. In fact, every child is unique and has more or less problems. We should sum up our experience, get ready, sow seeds as we go, and water as we go. We believe that every seedling can grow into a towering tree, and every flower can exude a charming fragrance. Because: as great as the love is, as great as the classroom is, so is the greatness of the miracle!