Dipak Basu (3)

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Coming from a family of educators in some way, shape, or form, this book really touched my heart. This woman really had a story to tell and it is wonderful that her father was willing to put in the time and effort to create an in-depth memoir in her name. As someone who is going into [Music] Education myself, I found Jhumki's story inspiring and moving. I have a lot of drive and motivation, but this woman had a fierce determination that many of us only wish we had. It is so unfortunate that her time on earth was cut so short; I can only imagine the endless things she could have accomplished not only for the lives around her, but the lives of teachers all over the globe.

So there are a lot of aspects to the depth of this book, but mostly, it is about a person's journey through revolutionizing the approach to education. Jhumki believed the best way to teach was to also become a student...of your students. What do I mean by that? Basically, if you as an educator are willing to LEARN your students on a more intimate level and UNDERSTAND how they function, then you discover how to make them teachable.

This was especially vital in her techniques as she worked with kids who were a disadvantaged minority. From experience, I know how easy it is for people to shut off their emotions and create a barrier between themselves and difficult students simply because it makes them "easier" to work with. But in actuality, they need the kind of intricate attention that Jhumki displayed within her teaching methods. I hope that I can integrate them myself when I enter the classroom.

I think what really made her incredible was that she was accomplishing these ground-breaking ideals in the educational world, completed her Masters and PHD at the SAME time, all the while battling cancer at a ridiculously young age. Wow! Talk about not allowing your circumstances to define you!

This is a GREAT book. I wouldn't just recommend it to other teachers, but really to anyone looking for some inspiration in life. It's not all light-hearted, though. You will experience the good, the bad, and the ugly through the pages and see an incredible strength and bond not just through Jhumki, but through her entire family. She lived a short life, but it was definitely a FULL life.

Do yourself a favor and grab a copy of this book! :)… (más)

This book is written by Dipak Basu, the father of Jhumki who loved her and wanted to keep her legacy alive. She was an outstanding teacher and who excelled greatly despite her battle with cancer that took her life at the young age of thirty-one.

Prepare yourself to be inspired by this biography of Jhumki, a teacher who believed you have to get real close to your students as you teach them, by understanding their background and culture. This was her preferred method of getting the interaction she wanted from her students. Jhumki understood that his was what you had to do to be at their level of learning and comprehending.

This book covers the life and work of New York University Professor Jhumki Basu who developed ground-breaking techniques based on her teaching experience in with low income, minority group students. Most teachers would not face this teaching due to the difficulty of getting to understand your students. Let alone doing this while fighting cancer. She's an amazingly strong woman that deserves to have a book telling her story to keep it alive.

Jhumki reached out to all different students including homeless, and disadvantaged because every student mattered to her. She always tried getting on their level to better help them and understand each students learning style.

This is an amazing biography for an amazing person. It's even more heartwarming knowing that this book was written by Jhumki's father, who must have been very proud for all that his daughter achieved in the short time she was here with us. This book is worth 5/5 and nothing less.… (más)