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title: "Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades"
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# Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades

**Brand:** mary cowhey
**Price:** € 69.76
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- **What is this?** Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades by mary cowhey
- **How much does it cost?** € 69.76 with free shipping
- **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship
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Black Ants and Buddhists: Thinking Critically and Teaching Differently in the Primary Grades

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    For Parents and Teachers Alike
  

*by L***S on Reviewed in the United States on October 11, 2013*

I have recommended this book to everyone I know who interacts with children, including a high school student who is completing an internship at her adjoining elementary school. I've also given the book to parents because it presents wonderful ways of relating to children. I am appalled by the lockstep, test-taking, "start them out of the womb" approach that so many are advocating as education these days. I am very worried about children experiencing the current educational system. So many of them are wounded and under-encouraged to learn. They are being taught to take tests, cheat and play the system. That is not learning. Children need the opportunity to think, create and have fun, and Black Ants and Buddhists is a brilliant example of true learning.Mary Cowhey recognizes that children are quite capable of understanding complex issues if presented in a way that allows for their participation. When reviewers accuse her of pushing her political agenda or unduly influencing children in age-inappropriate ways, I think they are underestimating the abilities of these children to understand the world and to make their own judgements about social issues. If you notice, the children don't always agree with her or with each other; it's in talking it through that they all learn something. I only wish that all teachers were like Mary Cowhey.I am currently writing a book about teaching (30 years of using activity based methods with adults) and I am using this book as part of my research because the same techniques she uses with children apply to adults. We all learn best when we are engaged, excited and having a good time.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    Inspirational!
  

*by B***O on Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2011*

I am currently a student teacher and this was an amazing book to read to give me some hope as a "newbie" in this market.  It made me feel inspired that I should have the confidence to teach in my own way with experiences that may be new and different to the traditional methods.  Cowhey is conversational, empathetic and a bit of a hippie, if you will.  But she is an amazing, honest and realistic teacher.  I would recommend this book for anyone interested in education and the molding of young minds!

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ 5.0 out of 5 stars







  
  
    This book really conveys how the talents of a person can translate into the super power of a teacher
  

*by F***M on Reviewed in the United States on July 8, 2017*

Fabulous and informative book! I highly appreciate the narrative style of the writer. This book really conveys how the talents of a person can translate into the super power of a teacher. Great ideas as well. Inspiring. Thank you! (And thank you to my sister for recommending me this book!

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