Black Ants and Buddhists is a WONDERFUL article. It really shows us how we can use everyday normal dialogue to teach our students to think critically about their actions and other things they would otherwise not think about at all. It was amazing to see how, when just one student stepped up and was different from the rest the class and made an argument against the norm, all students began to think critical for months after the initial incident. I loved how this teacher facilitated such great conversation and learning opportunities for months after the black ants. It helped the students become more responsible for themselves and each other. It also helped them to understand that not everyone is the same, but we all can understand and be respectful of each others beliefs, ideas, and actions. I hope if I ever have an opportunity like this one I will see it and grab a hold and let it take me and my students on a wonderful journey. Teachers should never stop wanting to learn and I know there is many many many things I do not know, and I hope that I will have the desire to continue learning for, from, and with my future students.
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