Material Information |
| Title: |
From Stories to Dialogue The Student's Path to Freedom |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Harden, Halimah |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2007 |
| Publication Date: |
2007 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Storytelling
Education
Love of Learning
Socratic Dialogue
No Child Left Behind
Socratic Teaching
Dialectic |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
My thesis is concerned with the current process of the educational experience in America. I posit that today's student is apathetic in her attitude towards learning because today's educational system fails to nurture the student's love of learning. Furthermore, the relationship between teacher and student has deteriorated into a strict hierarchy due to state and federal laws mandating a scripted curriculum. The 'No Child Left Behind Act' does not allow teachers any freedom in the classroom. However, if the shackles of this act are removed or loosened, then teachers and students can engage in an educational experience where this apathy can be replaced by a love of learning and knowledge. Using Socrates' telling of the story of the "Allegory of the Cave" in Plato's Republic as a model, I will illustrate how the relationship between teachers and students can be reconciled. Socrates and his student Glaucon engage in dialogue inspired by storytelling. It is this meaningful exchange of ideas that needs to be brought back into the educational experience. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Halimah Harden |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2007 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Moore, John |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2007 H2 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003787:00001 |
|
Material Information |
| Title: |
From Stories to Dialogue The Student's Path to Freedom |
| Physical Description: |
Book |
| Language: |
English |
| Creator: |
Harden, Halimah |
| Publisher: |
New College of Florida |
| Place of Publication: |
Sarasota, Fla. |
| Creation Date: |
2007 |
| Publication Date: |
2007 |
Subjects |
| Subjects / Keywords: |
Storytelling
Education
Love of Learning
Socratic Dialogue
No Child Left Behind
Socratic Teaching
Dialectic |
| Genre: |
bibliography ( marcgt )
theses ( marcgt )
government publication (state, provincial, terriorial, dependent) ( marcgt )
born-digital ( sobekcm )
Electronic Thesis or Dissertation |
Notes |
| Abstract: |
My thesis is concerned with the current process of the educational experience in America. I posit that today's student is apathetic in her attitude towards learning because today's educational system fails to nurture the student's love of learning. Furthermore, the relationship between teacher and student has deteriorated into a strict hierarchy due to state and federal laws mandating a scripted curriculum. The 'No Child Left Behind Act' does not allow teachers any freedom in the classroom. However, if the shackles of this act are removed or loosened, then teachers and students can engage in an educational experience where this apathy can be replaced by a love of learning and knowledge. Using Socrates' telling of the story of the "Allegory of the Cave" in Plato's Republic as a model, I will illustrate how the relationship between teachers and students can be reconciled. Socrates and his student Glaucon engage in dialogue inspired by storytelling. It is this meaningful exchange of ideas that needs to be brought back into the educational experience. |
| Statement of Responsibility: |
by Halimah Harden |
| Thesis: |
Thesis (B.A.) -- New College of Florida, 2007 |
| Electronic Access: |
RESTRICTED TO NCF STUDENTS, STAFF, FACULTY, AND ON-CAMPUS USE |
| Bibliography: |
Includes bibliographical references. |
| Source of Description: |
This bibliographic record is available under the Creative Commons CC0 public domain dedication. The New College of Florida, as creator of this bibliographic record, has waived all rights to it worldwide under copyright law, including all related and neighboring rights, to the extent allowed by law. |
| Local: |
Faculty Sponsor: Moore, John |
Record Information |
| Source Institution: |
New College of Florida |
| Holding Location: |
New College of Florida |
| Rights Management: |
Applicable rights reserved. |
| Classification: |
local - S.T. 2007 H2 |
| System ID: |
NCFE003787:00001 |
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