tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post3819188716624129470..comments2023-03-25T06:08:54.112-07:00Comments on Jeff's Journey 1111: I Seized a MomentJeff Ballamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-10068147119984781362012-05-12T16:57:54.221-07:002012-05-12T16:57:54.221-07:00Nancy, Thank you for your comment. I have always t...Nancy, Thank you for your comment. I have always tried to push my students to express themselves, but with English Language Learners it is not always easy. I just think it is as my job as a teacher.<br /><br />As for my super-hero name, I'll let you create it. ;) Thank you.Jeff Ballamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-64684312858352464682012-05-12T10:50:28.848-07:002012-05-12T10:50:28.848-07:00Jeff, I think you are the super-hero of teaching c...Jeff, I think you are the super-hero of teaching children by making them analyze and express themselves. You took the time to go outside the lines of curriculum and taught them one of their most valuable lessons. Now, what name shall my super-hero go by?Nancy Silkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13048388865894579540noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-34108161866151007892012-05-01T17:36:01.233-07:002012-05-01T17:36:01.233-07:00Alina,
Thank you for reading and for your comment...Alina,<br /><br />Thank you for reading and for your comment. I agree, there are far too many taboo subjects around we are afraid to talk about. And that only adds to the stigma. Attitudes can only change with discussion and time. I can remember when people thought cancer and HIV/AIDS were all contagious diseases spreadable simply by touching the person. Time has dispelled that myth, among learned people at least. <br /><br />Thank you again for your comment!<br />JeffJeff Ballamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-49130028052837492622012-05-01T11:52:24.873-07:002012-05-01T11:52:24.873-07:00Inspiring post, Jeff! Thanks for sharing. I do agr...Inspiring post, Jeff! Thanks for sharing. I do agree with G. Spiller's comment. We tend to avoid talking about mental illnesses and conditions. And we should not, because the more we talk about these subjects, the better the chance for the rest of the world to accept these illnesses and open up to talking about them. <br /><br />Nowadays too many mental illnesses/conditions are labeled "taboo." It does not help. I believe in the power of talking about these sorts of taboos. It can be a mind-opening experience. In my experience writing about other 'taboo/unconventional' topics, people usually want to talk about these topics, they may be hesitant, though. That's where people like you or Greg G. Allen step up to the plate and initiate these sorts of vital conversations we should have much more often.<br /><br />Thanks again for your post!<br />AlinaANO07https://www.blogger.com/profile/15089040159121625059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-27908546102702516222012-04-30T19:36:57.010-07:002012-04-30T19:36:57.010-07:00Guen,
Thank you! I wish we had time to do more li...Guen,<br /><br />Thank you! I wish we had time to do more like this, I have felt so rushed this year. Please let me know if you want to borrow the book.<br /><br />JeffJeff Ballamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-60095021036400477052012-04-30T19:32:02.041-07:002012-04-30T19:32:02.041-07:00Wonderful lesson/book, Jeff! I have a family membe...Wonderful lesson/book, Jeff! I have a family member who has a disability /mental illness and I really don't think we talk enough about stuff like this in the classroom. Bravo to you..great reviews from the students!g. spillerhttp://www.gjspillerblog.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-5603798232660546262012-04-29T20:21:03.520-07:002012-04-29T20:21:03.520-07:00Kim,
Thank you. I just wish we had more time as t...Kim,<br /><br />Thank you. I just wish we had more time as teachers to do things exactly like this. But, as you know, all the testing, testing, testing, takes all the time away!<br /><br />Thank you for your comment!Jeff Ballamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-48765236853506416992012-04-29T17:34:31.749-07:002012-04-29T17:34:31.749-07:00What you did was what teaching is all about. I ap...What you did was what teaching is all about. I applaud you for doing it and giving your students an opportunity to understand someone else point of view. And thanks to your friend for writing a book that allowed you to to that. The reviews were great and authentic for sixth graders. What you taught them won't be on a standardized test, but it will be something they can use in life. Bravo!Kym's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10885361271129493445noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-2125780265857908662012-04-29T08:58:32.833-07:002012-04-29T08:58:32.833-07:00Greg,
It was a pleasure to share your book with my...Greg,<br />It was a pleasure to share your book with my students. I will definitely pass on your message. I will also share it with the other periods, perhaps later in the year. I will let you know what their response is.Jeff Ballamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06270705233790693187noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-918164754148666106.post-20330795085725027422012-04-29T08:36:46.255-07:002012-04-29T08:36:46.255-07:00What wonderful reviews from your class, Jeff! Plea...What wonderful reviews from your class, Jeff! Please tell them a HUGE THANK YOU from me. And to you: I can't thank you enough for taking the time to read and discuss the book with your class. What a great guy! Thank you.Gregory G. Allenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04785993584506929580noreply@blogger.com