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E. Claiborne And Lora Robins: The Convergence Of Two Selfless Heroes, Lauren J. Weingarten
E. Claiborne And Lora Robins: The Convergence Of Two Selfless Heroes, Lauren J. Weingarten
Scott T. Allison
By coupling personal histories with theories of heroism, this chapter offers
an analysis of how E. Claiborne Robins and Lora Robins inspired each other
to become heroes, how they saved the University of Richmond with their
supremely generous gift, and how they continued to lead a life of purpose
thereafter.
Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try: Is Your Teacher A Yoda Or A Darth Sidious?, R B. Forsyth
Do Or Do Not, There Is No Try: Is Your Teacher A Yoda Or A Darth Sidious?, R B. Forsyth
Scott T. Allison
This chapter provides a framework for understanding teachers as heroes, and also to draw attention to impediments of heroism that can create a villainous teacher. By exploring both misunderstanding and misuse of the power of the teacher role, my goal is to offer a cogent analysis of how teachers can commit subtle acts of passive or active evil. I will use examples drawn from both cultural elements of media such as movies and books as well as cases from news stories and blogs of everyday heroic and villainous teachers. Lastly, this chapter will explore historical role that teachers have played …