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“Teachers need to sit with their journal and write in the voice of that teenager. Write and remember. That’s who we teach!” quote by Penny Kittle
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““Teachers need to sit with their journal and write in the voice of that teenager. Write and remember. That’s who we teach!””

Penny Kittle

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

Teachers must empathize with students by writing from their perspective to truly understand them.

In simple terms: Empathy through perspective writing.

Key Takeaway

Write from student viewpoint.

Themes

education empathy perspective communication

Mood

compassionate instructive

Type

educational reflective

When to use this quote

  • teacher journals
  • student interviews
  • role‑play exercises
  • reflective essays
  • peer feedback

Key Concepts

pedagogy psychology of learning creative writing

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can teachers deepen empathy beyond writing?
  • What other tools aid understanding?
A Different Perspective

Writing may not capture all student experiences.

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