Ordinary Children, Extraordinary Teachers

by Marva Collins

Book Overview

Marva Collins embodies all that is meant by that hallowed word. . .teacher. She gives of herself tirelessly so that those whose minds are supple may grasp knowledge and power through her love. Indeed love, like that of a mother for her children, is the essence of the Marva Collins Way. . .love of learning, love of teaching, and love of sharing. It charges her mission with an incredible power to heal broken spirits.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1878901419
• ISBN13: 9781878901415
• Release Date: September 1992
• Publisher: Hampton Roads Publishing Company
• Length: 264 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.5" x 8.5"

Customer Reviews

A must read

Once again, Marva Collins is very inspiring. This would be great to share with a faculty needing some inspiration.

Changed my life as a teacher

My first year of teaching in South Central Los Angeles I was frustrated, isolated, and thought about quitting constantly. Then I picked up this book. It changed the way I viewed my students, curriculum, and my role as an educator. Now, five years later, I'm studying to become a principal to effect change in some small way, like Marva Collins did.

One of the most inspiring books I have ever read in my life!

I would recommend this book to all teachers it is very motivating. Ms. Collin is beacon of light to all who teach!

It touched my soul

To anyone that is searching for an answer to our current educational crisis, you have found it! Marva Collins is a woman who has been chosen by GOD to help children learn. She makes no excuses for them, she just teaches them. This book embodies everything I am aspiring to be as an educator. The message in this book is simple. If you love children enough to nurture them as if they were your own, you will help them become life long learners. This book should become a required reading for anyone that is preparing themsleves for the life long journey of learning, and teaching. If the president can see that Marva's Way is great so can everyone else. Buy it! It is a blessing for the educators soul.

Encourage Children, Students and Selves to be the very best

Ordinary Children, Extraordinary Teachers has inspired me to be a better parent and teacher to my two children. Marva first let the children know that she cared about them and that she would not let them fail even when the other schools have washed their hands of the child. It was as if I were a student in Marva's class. I was so encourage to first, complete the book, I could not put it down, as I read I would practice the techniques on my children, for example my six grade son was still struggling with his multiplcations facts, he had a test to complete 100 problems in 4 min. I call my son a scholar and had him practice over and over the same test. each practice test he got better and better, he passed the test and felt really proud.he is bringing his C's to B's and his B's to A's. I learned you have to meet the child where he is. Thank you Marva for your care, concern, inspiration and motivation. and keep teaching and writing.