Success! The Marva Collins Approach (1981)

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  • A documentary on the teaching methods used by Marva Collins in her West Side Preparatory School in Chicago, Illinois, where phonics, classical literature, and a sincere love of children are emphasized. From Archive.org Shared for historical purposes. I do not own the rights.
    Marva Delores Collins (née Knight; August 31, 1936 - June 24, 2015) was an American educator who started Westside Preparatory School in the impoverished Garfield Park neighborhood of Chicago in 1975.
    Dismayed at the low levels of learning that she felt some students were experiencing in particular areas, Collins took $5,000 (a large sum of money at that time) from her own teacher's retirement fund and started a private school in the top floors of the brownstone in the West Garfield Park neighborhood where she lived in 1975.
    The school she started was called Westside Preparatory School. Westside Prep became an educational and commercial success.[6] Collins created her low-cost private school specifically for the purpose of teaching low income black children whom Collins felt that the Chicago Public School System had labeled as being learning disabled.Collins said she had the data to prove that students were teachable and were able to overcome obstacles of learning via her teaching methods, which she said eliminated behavioral issues and allowed students to flourish.
    The one-room schoolhouse of her education influenced her methods. At home her father gave her assignments she believed built her confidence and gave her a sense of responsibility. She felt time spent with students was more valuable than distance-creating audio visual information.
    Collins and her daughter ran the school for more than 30 years until it closed in 2008 due to lack of sufficient enrollment and funding. - Wikipedia
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  • @G514NonProfitMinistry
    @G514NonProfitMinistry Год назад +475

    This is a prime example of being anointed within your job. You don’t have to be a preacher to do God’s work.

    • @npursuit
      @npursuit Год назад +6

      Amen!

    • @vynesha333
      @vynesha333 11 месяцев назад +5

      Amen!

    • @africansister
      @africansister 11 месяцев назад

      Yep to work in school and do well u need God anointing most of kids in schools r demonised

    • @vashtikelly6837
      @vashtikelly6837 11 месяцев назад

      PREACH!!!!!!!!!

    • @Elsa-qy9hr
      @Elsa-qy9hr 11 месяцев назад +1

      Wonder how these 55 year olds are doing today? 🤔

  • @jamesking6697
    @jamesking6697 4 года назад +277

    It's such a shame that I've never heard of this woman until today. We need people like her and to support people like her. Truly an unsung hero.

    • @JerseyJD24
      @JerseyJD24 2 года назад +3

      Same... I wonder why

    • @QueenBthatsMe777
      @QueenBthatsMe777 Год назад +6

      I learned of her from watching THE MARVA COLLINS STORY starring Cicely Tyson. She was righteous!

    • @bunnydimples1283
      @bunnydimples1283 Год назад +2

      @@QueenBthatsMe777Yesss, same. I watched the movie when I was like 9/10years old. Her story inspired me to teach and work with children. I’ve been working and teaching with kids for over 30 yrs.💜💯🎉

    • @QueenBthatsMe777
      @QueenBthatsMe777 Год назад +1

      @@bunnydimples1283 God bless you!!! I'm working towards my degree to become a professor, as well. Im grateful that I grew up during the era that I did! Teachers, elders, and communities were so much different! One of my favorite characters in the movie was Martin

    • @bizhustle3741
      @bizhustle3741 11 месяцев назад

      I know right... And I'm from Chicago

  • @sherronmadison-jones2173
    @sherronmadison-jones2173 3 года назад +429

    Marva Collins is the epitome of what excellent teaching is. I am so grateful that I had an opportunity to meet her. She is the reason why I teach. When I was 7 years old, I saw the movie, The Marva Collins Story, played by Cicely Tyson, I knew immediately that I wanted to become a teacher. Years later, after graduating from college, I flew out to Chicago to meet Mrs. Collins, and to sit in on many of her staff development meetings. What I learned from her in one summer, did not compare to the staff development workshops that I've attended in all my years of teaching in a public school setting. Its been over 20 years. When Mrs. Collins taught and mentored me , I walked away with an overflowed feeling of empowerment, a wealth of ideas, and NEW INFORMATION that would draw kids to you like a magnet. I eventually started my own school, which is modeled after Marva Collins' Method, and it is very successful. May her legacy live on.

    • @Kevin-oq5bt
      @Kevin-oq5bt 3 года назад +21

      I sincerely wish you much continued success!

    • @mj34
      @mj34 2 года назад +10

      Hi Sherron I live in the UK what is the name of your school do you have a website I also want to learn these skills you have learnt from Marva. Thank you in advance

    • @madelinegrudens
      @madelinegrudens Год назад +13

      She was amazing 🤩 I just finished her book Marva Collins Way and it was fantastic. What an inspiration she was and to see your story makes me so happy to find out how influential she was. I would love to hear more about your experiences!

    • @carlaford4932
      @carlaford4932 Год назад +5

      Very uplifting!

    • @EducationOptions
      @EducationOptions Год назад +1

      Wait until you read John Taylor Gatto!

  • @tbbart6463
    @tbbart6463 4 года назад +43

    THIS is the epitome of the GROWTH MINDSET! I'm here because of Dweck's book, Impact Theory, and homeschooling. So grateful for Marva and all the Marva Collins of the world.

    • @MrG__2
      @MrG__2 2 года назад

      Be Legendary!

  • @v.c.webster9250
    @v.c.webster9250 Год назад +31

    I'm re-reading a letter that my grandfather sent me in 1981 tonight and finally doing things he asked me to do in it, such as look at this marvelous educator because I myself was a colossal Chicago private school snob at the time, and he was just dismayed and so, wrote me quite a screed. This is the most inspiring vision of education I've seen in a long time. Marva Collins' pedagogy was so enthralling her kids didn't even want to leave at the end of the day despite not breaking for gym or recess! The one-room schoolhouse age-mixing, interdisciplinarian, spiritual, and philisophical approach, can, as she says, only result in excellence. By golly, 6 graders were testing at college level and could point out the Greek, French & English 'ch' sounds. The other teacher is a strong, inspiring lady, too. I remember my dad, who was a school principal, raving about phonics, and boring me to tears. God bless her; may she RIP. I'm sure she has tons of students who will always cherish her for what she did for them. I promise that this day will be used, not lost.

    • @graceandmarvellouswonders6249
      @graceandmarvellouswonders6249 Год назад +4

      I just want to say a huge thank you to the woman who started the school and the other teachers who aided her in teaching the children. Imagine 5 days a week 8-9 hours a day for weeks and years being encouraged, inspired, loved and taught things of this world and education for all the school years!! I feel very strongly that all of those children did exceedingly well in or out of school over the years. This was the one of the most beautiful programs I’ve ever seen. And to build not only the child’s self esteem but to continue to build the teachers self esteem also on a daily basis for weeks and for years, just wow!
      Thank you thank you thank you! 😢

  • @npursuit
    @npursuit Год назад +31

    Watching this brought me to tears. 20 years as a school psychologist in public schools, and i cannot recall at this time seeing all the love that was exhibited in that classroom. The affirmations, the positive touch, the positive tone and warmth in the way they speak to the children. I sit here and imagine how many fewer special education identifications we would have if this were the norm. The part where she said that she would care more about their success than them, if need be, broke me because today's children hear "i got mine, idc if you do get yours. If you dont care, i dont care". This right here is why i retired myself and have no desire to go back to public schools.

    • @OG364U
      @OG364U 10 месяцев назад

      Same here. When she said, "Lord Jesus, Hallelujah he's reading" you can tell she really loved those kids. I imagine he was struggling and she was so happy to see a breakthrough. Very touching.

  • @heathertea2704
    @heathertea2704 5 лет назад +48

    She is an INSPIRATION FOR EVERYONE.

  • @neeuqamilam1170
    @neeuqamilam1170 5 лет назад +23

    Awesomesauce Marva Collins! Folks tried to stop her process, but she successfully made it happened! 🤗🙂☺😊❤✌🏾👊🏾👏🏾👸🏾

  • @blakksonni
    @blakksonni 5 лет назад +41

    2019 AND WE STILL HAVE THE SAME ISSUES WITH EDUCATION!!

    • @carlabelisle9399
      @carlabelisle9399 4 года назад +7

      You're right because we still have the same mindset in the various Departments of Education. I've worked in education since 2001 and early on, I learned that the education system is set up to cause children to fail. The more they fail, the more people are hired and programs are purchased, which requires more money to be give to the NEA which uses it for political and social purposes rather than for teaching. The city where I live gets Ds and Fs EACH year from the testing, and yet they require more money. It's a shame! Kindergarten children are told to memorize 100 sight words rather than be taught Phonics. No wonder they can't read in third grade - it's because they only know the words they've memorized from K-2nd grade. So very sad. I am a Phonics tutor. Was taught whole words; Dick and Jane back in the 60s. Oh, how I wish I'd been taught phonics!!

  • @felinefokus
    @felinefokus 5 лет назад +26

    Watching this altered my environment from my home into Ms. Marva's classrooms as one of her pupils. When she asked questions I found myself answering back. And really engaged into her realm. Gr8 watch and very inspiring. 🙏💙

  • @princess_ama
    @princess_ama Год назад +8

    I’ve been inspired by Mrs. Collins ever since I watched the Cicely Tyson movie about her. I definitely recommend reading her books and learning more about her methods.

  • @trevinhickman9022
    @trevinhickman9022 3 года назад +3

    Marva Collins cared to make a difference in the lives of American's. Thank God for Marva Collins!!!

  • @jimhump3575
    @jimhump3575 5 лет назад +4

    this is a real good teacher and a fighter, respect

  • @KeeWebb
    @KeeWebb 11 месяцев назад +1

    I attracted this AND love this. I would like to start my own school. So thank you for sharing this.

  • @Ladylove5487
    @Ladylove5487 Год назад +4

    Bless her heart she was fabulous and loved what she did May GOD bless her in Jesus Christ name Amen ✝️❤️❤️❤️

  • @msgelsey6712
    @msgelsey6712 11 месяцев назад +1

    I am so impressed and inspired by this video. I see so many of my un-named ideals about education personified here... And she is teaching these babies Macbeth for goodness sake!!! I LOVE THIS so much!!!!

  • @JenMarco
    @JenMarco 11 месяцев назад +2

    I’d love to see an update on the students and if they had a better adulthood because of her and her school

  • @beesworld04
    @beesworld04 Год назад +1

    Thank you for sharing this!

  • @memeejefferson6835
    @memeejefferson6835 5 лет назад +2

    Just so BEAUTIFUL, WONDERFUL!!!!!!!

  • @nnamdibryant6177
    @nnamdibryant6177 10 месяцев назад

    This Prominent Women Marva Collins, and all the women who stood alongside her should be spoken about in schools/history books shown on projector screens.

  • @shynicethegreat
    @shynicethegreat 21 день назад

    See I was that would doodle on the paper. Her teaching style would’ve been perfect for someone like me. Her patience and encouragement was amazing 🤌🏾💯

  • @UPPITYUNICORN
    @UPPITYUNICORN Год назад +1

    Thank you so much for posting this!

  • @The_Quili
    @The_Quili 10 месяцев назад

    LOVE THIS WOMAN!❤

  • @Lifewithkish33
    @Lifewithkish33 11 месяцев назад

    We need teachers to go back to these basics today! ❤️

  • @KeonAndre
    @KeonAndre 10 месяцев назад

    So needed today ❤

  • @benjaminahisrael611
    @benjaminahisrael611 Год назад +2

    Notice how all the kids are sitting still and taking part in the class. No adhd . Less immunization shot requirements back then too

  • @heavenlyprecog23
    @heavenlyprecog23 10 месяцев назад

    I LOVE THIS!!! This is BEAUTIFUL 🥳🥳🥳
    #children

  • @ashsmith1364
    @ashsmith1364 2 года назад +1

    i remember watching her movie yrs ago

  • @takeshadockery2023
    @takeshadockery2023 10 месяцев назад

    WOW SHE WAS EXTRAORDINARY PHENOMENAL❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷🩷

  • @cupcake7765
    @cupcake7765 11 месяцев назад +1

    I wish she could of been my Children Teacher and My Mentor.

  • @lesreed8803
    @lesreed8803 10 месяцев назад +2

    21:51 never apply pressure by asking questioning did you do it did you do it what did you do what is this what is that and you make them lie to you you make them lie to you and act just like you and start acting out begin acting out😢😮

  • @junito2899
    @junito2899 11 месяцев назад

    Public schools were designed for middle class kids, not low income kids which means teachers aren’t willing to spend the extra time to make sure each kid is learning at a different pace. You have to adapt to the teachers lack of strategy snd thoroughness to keep up..

  • @motherlifther955
    @motherlifther955 10 месяцев назад

    Love

  • @afiamanuwats
    @afiamanuwats 11 месяцев назад +1

    Umar Johnson needs to take note 👀

  • @familylifescienceeducation5227
    @familylifescienceeducation5227 11 месяцев назад

    Amen. ❤🎉

  • @missbchapman1193
    @missbchapman1193 Год назад +1

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @englishconceptswithtrish
    @englishconceptswithtrish 5 лет назад +956

    When I was 12 years old, after reading "Marva Collin's Way" I wrote her a letter saying that I would like to work with her one day. I was so nervous writing that letter - didn't want to make any spelling or grammar mistakes. She ANSWERED me. Told me to work hard, prepare myself and call her when I'm older and it "would be a pleasure" to have me work with her. This letter was a driver! That reinforcement! I am so thankful for that letter - a true teacher and leader and inspirer.

    • @englishconceptswithtrish
      @englishconceptswithtrish 5 лет назад +19

      Thank you reelblack

    • @trevinhickman9022
      @trevinhickman9022 3 года назад +26

      Wow an amazing comment. Thank you for sharing your story. Marva Collins was special

    • @0555pink
      @0555pink 2 года назад +4

      WOWWWWWW
      Congratulations 🎁
      How did you go Champ??
      Do you Know if Miss Marva believes in God ??

    • @adrina911
      @adrina911 2 года назад +17

      Did you ever work with her?

    • @Tamunett
      @Tamunett Год назад +3

      ​@@adrina911I would like to know that

  • @brandyyolidio4213
    @brandyyolidio4213 Год назад +212

    The fact that I never heard of her while attending black dominated schools is very sad. Exceptional person ❤

    • @thestudentat101
      @thestudentat101 Год назад +14

      Thank goodness for RUclips.

    • @shaniom913
      @shaniom913 11 месяцев назад +16

      Same. But look at us now! May we be eternal seekers & lifelong learners. Asè.

    • @tiwantiwaabibiman2603
      @tiwantiwaabibiman2603 11 месяцев назад +5

      @brandyyolidio4213 You must not have grown up in Chicago or "up north"...
      Black folks in Chicago prior to Millennials knew about Marva Collins.

    • @tiwantiwaabibiman2603
      @tiwantiwaabibiman2603 11 месяцев назад

      ​ @thestudentat101 Absolutely do not give RUclips all the credit. If you're Black and want to learn more about Black TRUstories, then do your own research!
      Stop waiting for social media to teach you what you can look up/discover for yourself. I'm from Chicago and Marva Collins era.
      We had no social media or computers yet we learmed about ourselves because we took our own initiatives as Black people.
      There's no reason for Black today people to not know more of our Black TRUstories with all the technologies we have.
      Don't wait for an invisible entity that does not have our best interests and advancement as their agenda.

    • @keepmoving2023-ku7nb
      @keepmoving2023-ku7nb 10 месяцев назад +1

      My teacher showed us this documentary back in 1989 I'm 42 years old now time flies

  • @TheSlimkitten
    @TheSlimkitten 3 года назад +103

    WE NEED AN ARMY OF MARVAS!!!

    • @wandawhigham7576
      @wandawhigham7576 3 года назад +5

      Definitely!

    • @keepmoving2023-ku7nb
      @keepmoving2023-ku7nb 10 месяцев назад +2

      Exactly I saw this documentary in 1989 I'm 42 years old now and looking how American schools have changed so much today's schools are a hot mess

    • @MissSelfrecoding
      @MissSelfrecoding 7 месяцев назад

      I've developed benevolent models over the past 20 years. I just now came across Marva's Story. Where are teachers that are interested in making education humane again with love and integrity, encouragemnet and human values? Please, contact me!
      Sincerely, Daisy Papp

  • @Tatiana-qp1gc
    @Tatiana-qp1gc 4 года назад +313

    “People predict; you determine” what a blessed being. Giving thanks for Marva Collins.

  • @Riogi
    @Riogi 5 лет назад +189

    Marva Delores Collins, 1936-2015. May this amazing woman rest in peace.

  • @sln777
    @sln777 2 года назад +136

    This should be required viewing in every school district inservice. Thank you for posting this video. Mrs. Marva Collins was a master teacher. This footage is priceless.

  • @danielgibson1507
    @danielgibson1507 5 лет назад +62

    Pay attention black family we must educate our own

    • @beealert911
      @beealert911 5 лет назад +12

      I pulled mines out of school and never looked back.

    • @asetkemetnu538
      @asetkemetnu538 3 года назад +3

      AH-SHAY you did the right thing👍thinking for yourself😒

    • @marshascott4220
      @marshascott4220 2 года назад +2

      Yes, most difinitely

    • @TheReasonWeLearn
      @TheReasonWeLearn 2 года назад +4

      This white woman agrees. If that's what it takes, do it! Each child is precious, and a parent knows best! If your teacher doesn't respect and love their mind, their potential, the way Marva did, RUN, don't walk away!

  • @danielE.muhammad7622
    @danielE.muhammad7622 2 года назад +56

    I remember back in September 1980 I first attended there till June 1983 and came back to finish my last year c/o1987 I,m very thankful to attend Westside Preparatory School out of all the grade schools this was the best one I attended.

    • @Petitedelight87K
      @Petitedelight87K 11 месяцев назад +3

      Great, thank you for sharing your experience with us.

    • @tracywalker244
      @tracywalker244 11 месяцев назад

      @@Petitedelight87KIs the school still open?

    • @Petitedelight87K
      @Petitedelight87K 11 месяцев назад +5

      @@tracywalker244 the school closed in 2008 due to low enrollments and lack of funds. Marva Collins wrote several book. You may be interested in reading them.

  • @LRayWilliams
    @LRayWilliams Год назад +98

    I was honored to be able to interview her at her school in Chicago. It was early 1993.

    • @veewilson6164
      @veewilson6164 Год назад +12

      What an honor. Im curious to know how many of her students became teachers and / or the success rate of these students' success.

  • @duchess56me-tf7fx
    @duchess56me-tf7fx 5 лет назад +257

    It's so painful to know that her magnificent work isn't being spread across the country by black people. Because she didn't conform to the government's form she was ignored and neglected. Such a beautiful model of what a teacher of children should do to free the mind. I hope this model catches fire and spreads across the Black nation. We are highly intelligent people. Thank you for reminding me and Welcome to Success.

    • @MadAngel209
      @MadAngel209 5 лет назад +23

      Actually, there is a high school, in Columbus, Ohio, called Africentric. Being a teacher himself, Charles Tennant wasn't satisfied with The Columbus Public School System. So in 1999, the brother started Africentric in his garage. Now, 90% of Africentric's graduates are going to college. The Africentric Lady Nubians, their girls' basketball team, have won their 7th state championship in 5 different divisions. Which is the most in the history of Ohio Girls' High School Basketball. Even though Marva Collins and Charles Tennant had never crossed paths, her legacy still lives on.

    • @reelblack
      @reelblack  5 лет назад +23

      Agreed. Too many of our institutions die when the founders of them pass on or move on. I am sure a great deal of sacrifice came along with her dream, that others were unwilling to do. It’s nice to know she left an indelible mark on the young people she encouraged. Many went on to become teachers themselves.

    • @MadAngel209
      @MadAngel209 5 лет назад +6

      @CQB RAPTOR so, we were just farm equipment, huh? Well, let's see, shall we?
      Lewis Lattimer invented the carbon filament for the light bulb.
      Garrett Morgan invented not just the stop light, but also invented the gas mask.
      Elijah McCoy invented the steem engine for the locomotive.
      Frederick McKinley not only invented the refrigeration systems for trucks, but he was the founder of Thermo-King.
      OH, WAIT!! I AM NOT THROUGH!!
      Charles Drew the invented the blood transfusion.
      Otis Boykin invented the pacemaker.
      The next time you play your favorite video game, Jerry Lawson invented the first video game console. Next time you want to spray cold water on your friends (I doubt if you have any)
      Lonnie Johnson invented The Supersoaker.
      and the next time you visit DC, (your ignorant ass probably never been anywhere) Benjamin Banneker not only drew out the plans for Washington DC, but he invented The Almanac, and The Grandfather Clock. Why do you think that the clock, in Downtown London, is called Big Ben?(Oh, my bad. You need a brain to think)
      So my racist and imbredded friend, I know that you are not going to do any research. So, do everybody a favor. Continue to be a good bigot, continue to go to family reunions to meet women, wear your KKK robe with pride, and drop dead.

    • @MadAngel209
      @MadAngel209 5 лет назад +2

      @@humblebrother3990 don't waste your time with this coward.

    • @MadAngel209
      @MadAngel209 5 лет назад +3

      @CQB RAPTOR , yoos right. Yoos positutely right. Yoos so soopeeyah to us po' cullud folk. Since dats tru, wood you pleez help us unnastan dis? Now, y'all caint surbibe the sun here in Nawth Ame'ica. In fak, y'all git sunburn, an' yet, da faroz in Ejip wuz white? But it's much hotta in Ejip, wich iz in Afica by da way, than it iz in Nawth Ame'ica. Since our skulls our too thick ta unnastan, an' yoo iz so soopeeyah ta us, wood ya pleez explain dat, Massa CQB RAPTOR? Ya ev'n said dat Charles Drew had a low IQ, but he went ta dat college called Columbia University, an' graduated wit honors. Oh, dats an Iby Leeg Skoo, by da way. Now, yoos gotta be smart az hell ta go ta dat skoo. So, explain dat, too.

  • @petroglyph79
    @petroglyph79 5 лет назад +71

    Stuff like this needs to shown to our kids in the black communities.

  • @tabithajones108
    @tabithajones108 Год назад +48

    This woman is what EVERY student needs especially nowadays !!!!!!! She's really genuine 😍

  • @LatanyaWright-l6e
    @LatanyaWright-l6e 11 месяцев назад +81

    I actually attended Marva Collins school the artist formerly known as Prince and Mr T paid for 60 kids from Cabrini Green to attend her school I was in the 5 th grade to 6th and it was an honor to have her as an principal so taught us so much from college courses to life choices and I’m grateful for her sharing her talents and all the teachers there 🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @shaniom913
      @shaniom913 11 месяцев назад +4

      Wow, Prince & Mr. T.... What a blessing!

    • @Rahbinah
      @Rahbinah 11 месяцев назад +3

      I first saw Marva Collins in Prince's video The Most Beautiful Girl in the World. I didn't know who she was before that which is a shame.

    • @Pho909
      @Pho909 10 месяцев назад +1

      This woman was the epitome of teaching, the fact that her teachers didn't have a desk or chair speaks volumes. I'm ashamed to say that I have never heard of this woman until today. When I was going through the education system, we had to learn about kings and queens of England and great wars, nothing about our own history. History seems to have pushed her to the back row. Miss Marva Collins we salute you. 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾

    • @victoriab439
      @victoriab439 10 месяцев назад +3

      Hello, I use to go to her school as well. I was looking for some old classmates. From 1981 to 1984. My last teacher was Mrs. McCoy. We had other amazing teachers too. I wish they had show them in the video. Also Prince did not show up. But he sent us Concert tickets. Also his group The Revolution showed up. I remember that day very clearly. Also Mr.T was in our 8th grade classroom. Sitting in a chair quietly. While we was working on assignment in the classroom. We cannot forget First Lady Barbara Bush. who came to visit the school. Also had a famous Basketball player who went to our school temporary. Due to his English. Mrs. Collins was a amazing Principle. Her staff was amazing as well.

  • @pattycannon1804
    @pattycannon1804 3 года назад +92

    I suffer from a mild learning disability in math I needed a loving, empathetic
    teacher like this growing up.

    • @BeInspired247
      @BeInspired247 Год назад +3

      I understand.

    • @Heyu7her3
      @Heyu7her3 11 месяцев назад

      She might not have been responsive to that, based on what I've read of her. Not totally sure though.

    • @peaj6055
      @peaj6055 11 месяцев назад +6

      @pattycannon1804 u didn’t have a learning disability. The school system had/has a teaching disability. Everyone knows something, that the next person doesn’t. I absolutely hated certain subjects bc the school(s) lacked the teaching abilities so i showed no interest & didn’t care to wrap my head around. I’ve learned a lot of things as an adult by many reg ppl & teachers through youtube & google, things that should’ve been successfully taught in school.

    • @GabriellaGabrielle
      @GabriellaGabrielle 11 месяцев назад

      @@Heyu7her3if you are “not totally sure”, why did you believe it was appropriate for you to post a comment filled with an assumption?

    • @GabriellaGabrielle
      @GabriellaGabrielle 11 месяцев назад

      ⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠​⁠@@peaj6055” You didn’t have a learning disability, the school system had/has a teaching disability”. Wow, I love what you stated.

  • @SteveSmith-hy6ee
    @SteveSmith-hy6ee 5 лет назад +54

    Hell im 42 where can i enroll shit this was great

    • @POTSOJ
      @POTSOJ 5 лет назад +2

      Lol.

    • @angelathomas8171
      @angelathomas8171 4 года назад +2

      Steve Smith was thinking the same😊

    • @c.calliecoleman1531
      @c.calliecoleman1531 4 года назад +6

      FOR REAL. These students were taught far better than I was in public school..

    • @jinlanandtara
      @jinlanandtara 3 года назад +1

      Welcome to our school, her son Patrick Collins will teach you!

  • @nolimits1010
    @nolimits1010 5 лет назад +90

    What a wonderful woman.

  • @Soul_Education
    @Soul_Education 5 лет назад +151

    I adore the late Marva Collins. Her utmost LOVE above ANYTHING else is what made her methods successful. Where is the LOVE in the educational system especially towards Black children? Thanks reelblack for sharing this amazing footage. I would love to see these children who are now adults.

    • @medusabrown420
      @medusabrown420 5 лет назад +2

      Open up a school for black boys in Chicago. Many graduate every year and accepted in to many to colleges in the US.

    • @darrylmartin2987
      @darrylmartin2987 5 лет назад +13

      RUclips 60 minutes Marva Collins part 1 and part 2
      And 60 minutes Marva Collins students 10 years & later 20 years
      later . You see her students as adults.

    • @missshannon9790
      @missshannon9790 5 лет назад

      Some no MOST of today's black children are too disrespectful and ignorant to love. It's a shame for a Black adult to say but it's the truth.
      There is such a thing as TOUGH LOVE and that is what our children need today.

    • @medusabrown420
      @medusabrown420 5 лет назад +3

      Miss Shannon Children know true love within. It is YOU who have lost what love is!!

    • @Soul_Education
      @Soul_Education 5 лет назад +1

      @@darrylmartin2987 Thank you. I will look these episodes up.

  • @deanaspencer7390
    @deanaspencer7390 Год назад +41

    I feel honored and blessed to be working alongside her daughter-in-law Cheryl Collins where we provide black students educational excellence! The chance to break the cycles of poverty, inequities and injustices.

  • @zenztoob
    @zenztoob 10 месяцев назад +10

    This is what Black excellence looks like- both teachers and children. What’s more, this is what a restorative, culturally responsive classroom looks like. Collins’ affirmations and high expectations for students are exemplary of teaching children with love.

  • @memeejefferson6835
    @memeejefferson6835 5 лет назад +39

    Damn, click if you are easily learning more now while watching this video than when we were in school !!!!!! And LOVING IT!!!!!!!!!

  • @trevinhickman9022
    @trevinhickman9022 3 года назад +46

    My mother was an teacher an educator. She said one of the best joys of teaching is empowering students and inspiring students to believe in themselves!!!!

  • @asmahamidullah9571
    @asmahamidullah9571 Год назад +104

    I am from Trinidad and Tobago and now a retired teacher. I was inspired by Marva Collins, being determined to look up African teachers. I feel blessed. May God reward her. ❤

    • @jayales3939
      @jayales3939 Год назад +3

      Am from Trinidad, the Diego Martin area.

    • @organicvbyz
      @organicvbyz 11 месяцев назад

      -Do You still live their , how is life out there ??

    • @melanalexandria
      @melanalexandria 10 месяцев назад

      She is American, not from a country in the African continent.

    • @graciehector
      @graciehector 10 месяцев назад

      I came across this video last night. Very encouraging. I am from Trinidad and Tobago as well.

  • @DC_R
    @DC_R Год назад +18

    😂 Imagine telling a modern-day Teacher they have no desk and you have infinite interactions with their Students....

  • @sonyaethaniel
    @sonyaethaniel 5 лет назад +30

    Imagine getting a kiss and a pat on the back from your favorite teacher.🦋

    • @pantonpam8024
      @pantonpam8024 5 лет назад +4

      sonyaethaniel These days we cannot do that it can be classed as “sexual harassment or inappropriate touching.”

    • @sonyaethaniel
      @sonyaethaniel 5 лет назад +4

      @@pantonpam8024 I feel you. But none the less it would be a great feeling. Especially if you're not getting attention at home.🦋

  • @GoneBallistik658
    @GoneBallistik658 Год назад +27

    The one thing that I love about Marva Collins is that she didn't wait for The Chicago Public School System to have a change of heart, or educate these inner-city kids properly. She saw the problem, and went and did it on her own. I'm sure there were some haters along the way, but she persevered. I find Marva Collins' story very inspirational, and thank you, reelblack, for uploading it.

  • @MadAngel209
    @MadAngel209 5 лет назад +82

    The documentaries, The Blackstar Film Festival, black filmmakers, the lectures, the throwback commercials, reelblack is definitely The Black PBS.

    • @stonevillage2835
      @stonevillage2835 5 лет назад +2

      Agreed! I certainly hope that a national television station or airtime is in their future.

    • @kimjohnson8471
      @kimjohnson8471 5 лет назад +4

      Yes it is! It's what you think BET & TV ONE should be.

    • @eddiepree9628
      @eddiepree9628 4 года назад

      Gone Ballistik and

  • @psyourauntie
    @psyourauntie Год назад +9

    Brilliant 🥲🥲🥲🥲 thank you Marva Collins...job well done.

  • @humbletimez
    @humbletimez 11 месяцев назад +5

    THIS is the curriculum we need for our black kids.

  • @ericktippett4158
    @ericktippett4158 3 года назад +7

    And this woman died in debt having to close several of her extension schools across the country. Where were the fund raisings that could have prevented that? Would such
    schools in a Jewish neighborhood not been richly supported? Yes they would have been. I know because I grew up in the Lawndale community in Chicago during the nineteen
    fifties when it was nine-five percent Jewish!

  • @memeejefferson6835
    @memeejefferson6835 5 лет назад +30

    A REAL WOMAN.....A phenomenonal WOMAN.....AND I THOUGHT OPRAH WAS MY #1 .....UNTIL TODAY!!!!! MRS. MARVA COLLINS JUST SET FIRE TO MY MIND SOUL AND BODY!!!!! THANKS, LOVE!!!!!!!!!

    • @carlabelisle9399
      @carlabelisle9399 4 года назад +2

      Now, go do something with this new found fire in your soul!

  • @memeejefferson6835
    @memeejefferson6835 5 лет назад +26

    She makes me want to go back to school and get ALL THAT I LEFT BEHIND AND THEN SOME.

  • @beesworld04
    @beesworld04 Год назад +17

    I’ve never heard of this woman. I want to highlight her work in my community, this is amazing.

  • @AcidRant1
    @AcidRant1 5 лет назад +38

    This channel is underrated. Thanks for existing

  • @fredmcelroy2839
    @fredmcelroy2839 4 года назад +42

    As a future teacher I admire her standards. There is a dedication required of GREAT teachers. I dont remember being taught in that manner as a kid. I think her methods of teaching actually make a lasting impression on young children.

  • @rf4341
    @rf4341 Год назад +14

    You can educate a child and not make the child. Let them be who they were meant to be. Guide their minds not change them. What a wonderful woman. Never heard of her until I started looking up black history.

  • @damonbenner692
    @damonbenner692 5 лет назад +15

    This was in Chicago...??? Why didn't Oprah fund this school...!!!

    • @tanyasmith4380
      @tanyasmith4380 5 лет назад

      Damon Benner 👏👏👏❗❗⁉⁉

    • @Thollis1987
      @Thollis1987 5 лет назад

      I have no idea but goid question!

    • @Thollis1987
      @Thollis1987 5 лет назад

      *good*

    • @emanueleiosue2885
      @emanueleiosue2885 5 лет назад +3

      Damon Benner and why didn’t Oprah at least bring her to the show?

    • @omgimover4075
      @omgimover4075 3 года назад

      Because she’s a bitch! Always have been.

  • @MultiSmartass1
    @MultiSmartass1 3 года назад +29

    Interesting that Phonics was taught at Collins school.
    I have heard that Phonics stopped being taught in a number of schools and this has led to deficent aspects in education.

    • @PeteS_1994
      @PeteS_1994 Год назад

      I never learnt phonics and went uk school 1998-2013. I didn't really know it was a thing.

    • @kmj2000
      @kmj2000 Год назад +1

      Well it's recently come out that "balanced literacy" programs are failing to teach kids to read.

    • @MultiSmartass1
      @MultiSmartass1 Год назад

      @@kmj2000
      I've never heard of that.
      What would balanced literacy consist of?

    • @kmj2000
      @kmj2000 Год назад +1

      ​@@MultiSmartass1 A real short explanation: Balanced literacy is method that believes kids learn to read by guessing the word based on cues, like the context, sentence structure or letters. It's been disastrous and was recently exposed in the podcast "Sold a Story".

    • @MultiSmartass1
      @MultiSmartass1 Год назад

      @@kmj2000 It sounds like it is syntax and phrase based from you are stating here.

  • @sharondavis3535
    @sharondavis3535 Год назад +10

    She informed my approach: "A teacher's mouth is no prayer book" and children need to learn how to think (for themselves). Sometimes just to get to school is a great accomplishment deserving of our best efforts.

  • @Kwameking1
    @Kwameking1 3 года назад +17

    ❤️Love Marva Collins.Thank you.America was privileged to have you.RIP.Mrs.Collins.What an inspiration to us all.

  • @talandamcclure8942
    @talandamcclure8942 5 лет назад +61

    The late Great Artist Formally Know As "PRINCE" also adored this wonderful WOMAN Ms. Marva Collins. He spoke of her often. Marva was a force here in CHICAGO! We here in CHICAGO loved her so much and appreciated ALL the gifts of her education.

    • @johneta7665
      @johneta7665 5 лет назад +7

      This brings me to tears for many reasons. Firstly, The unconditional love that this woman had for our children. Secondly, visual proof that black women are brilliant, eloquent, and educated self- starters. Thirdly, the lineage of greatness that our women come from. Where are these black women today? I pray to the almighty creator that these type of black woman are still present in America today, and he sends me a wife in their likeness. Ase’

    • @tanyasmith4380
      @tanyasmith4380 5 лет назад +2

      DID U OR SOMEONE U KNOW ASK OPRAH YOUR FELLOW CHICAGOAN RICH BLACK SISTER WHAT SHE WAS DOING TO HELP MARVAS SCHOOL FINANCIALLY? ?
      61819 MN

    • @carlabelisle9399
      @carlabelisle9399 4 года назад +5

      Why didn't the Chicago school system keep her program?

    • @lamesamilligan43
      @lamesamilligan43 4 года назад +4

      YES Prince Sure Did Adore This Lady Marva. Rip 2 You Both.

    • @msgwwf8579
      @msgwwf8579 3 года назад +6

      Ms. Collins was in the video, "The Most Beautiful Girl in the World".

  • @Jay_Rell
    @Jay_Rell 11 месяцев назад +16

    I need an update on how her students turned out in life, because this is beautiful

    • @rogerdat37
      @rogerdat37 10 месяцев назад +2

      That would be nice indeed, that's the only way to measure her success.

    • @Ericechild1979
      @Ericechild1979 9 месяцев назад

      @@rogerdat37that’s not the only way infact her presence her passion her desire to educate is far beyond her measure of success this lady surpassed any metric “system”

  • @veramickey6007
    @veramickey6007 2 года назад +5

    I bet many stole her idea and than try to tell us as educators it was their idea they used her Blueprint

  • @TessLoveBoutique
    @TessLoveBoutique Год назад +10

    We need to bring her teaching back to the classrooms.

  • @brajames1
    @brajames1 4 года назад +14

    I'm definitely going to use Marva's method for my grandchild. She was AWESOME!!! She's from Atmore, AL. I went to school in Atmore, AL and she was never mentioned.

  • @ramelmilton4496
    @ramelmilton4496 Год назад +21

    I just watched the movie with C. Tyson...I loved the movie so much! I really didn't want the movie to end! I had to come to RUclips to see if I could see the real life Ms.Collins. What a woman she was!!! Every teacher needs to see this!!! Thank you Reel Black!!!

  • @SamanthaSweetAnne
    @SamanthaSweetAnne Год назад +17

    I'm crying wanting my son to talk and learn to read. He is 7. The doctors caused vaccine injuries. This gives me faith that he will because of Marva.

  • @laritagaskins394
    @laritagaskins394 5 лет назад +36

    We need this model of teaching everywhere. What an awesome teacher!! She cares about the students and they care about their ability to succeed!

  • @Dina_Darling
    @Dina_Darling 5 лет назад +46

    Dr. Umar Johnson should see this. He should have started with building one classroom at a time. His illusions of grandeur are not measuring up.

    • @medusabrown420
      @medusabrown420 5 лет назад +9

      I will not put Bro. Omar down and you should not neither. He is a well educated man and he makes a while lot of sense

    • @Dina_Darling
      @Dina_Darling 5 лет назад +6

      Medusa Brown Yes, he does make sense; in fact, he is exceptionally well spoken. I wish Dr. Umar all the best. However, I hope he has not bitten off more than he can chew. He needs more help than just money. He is always alone, except for donors. Our children are far too valuable of an asset to not be very careful. If he opens the school, I will rejoice. But that’s a huge project and it seems as though he’s trying to do it all by himself. Why? Are there no other like minded Pan African men and women whose help he can enlist?

    • @medusabrown420
      @medusabrown420 5 лет назад +3

      @@Dina_Darling He speaks up for children when many of our uninformed people criticized them. I respect the Brotha!!

    • @Dina_Darling
      @Dina_Darling 5 лет назад +5

      Medusa Brown OK. I respect him as well. However, he needs a good team. That’s all I’m saying.

    • @friendlyperson8338
      @friendlyperson8338 5 лет назад +3

      @@Dina_Darling Yes, ma'am. You are so correct. He needs HELP. You can't build a great empire by yourself. Get the brothers and sisters that are skilled in their fields and ask them... I'm sure they want to help! Dr. Claud Anderson, Elder Neely Fuller, Rashidi Runoko, etc., people who have wisdom and a different skill set. Get the assistance of others to bring your vision about and don't try to carry the weight all by yourself. That is not a put-down or "judgment" -- it is seeing with honest eyes that there is a problem -- and THAT requires love, wisdom and understanding.

  • @Tracey1sWorthy
    @Tracey1sWorthy Год назад +4

    Does anyone know if there are videos of the teachers who worked a long side Ms Collins?

  • @lucrecialetbetter9343
    @lucrecialetbetter9343 5 лет назад +17

    That's right tell how you are going to knock that head off their shoulders, telling them they have choices, and they are loved. Encourage them to used the brains positively. This woman is Amazing.

  • @tan_ya_
    @tan_ya_ 2 года назад +11

    i've seen the Cicely Tyson movie and wow. Cicely did an excellent job portraying her. Marva was so classy and dignified. Truly a queen.

  • @1wtre
    @1wtre 3 года назад +7

    @2:50 because the teachers mouth is no prayer book the students brain is just as good as the teachers.🥰💖

  • @jamesmiller3816
    @jamesmiller3816 5 лет назад +21

    There was another dynamic, Black, Sister, Warrior, Educator, I believe she was from
    Chicago, her name was Barbara Sizemore.

    • @missshannon9790
      @missshannon9790 5 лет назад +4

      And she lived in Pittsburgh Pa also. She was a stellar educator and Black Woman.

    • @Thepoweshow123
      @Thepoweshow123 5 лет назад +6

      Never heard of her but I'm gonna look her up!!!

    • @Radianty_Ella
      @Radianty_Ella Год назад

      Thank you!

  • @memeejefferson6835
    @memeejefferson6835 5 лет назад +17

    She's like the sugar in Kool Aid, she makes being in school so sweet and kool......so good , just additive and you just can't get enough!!!!!!!

  • @gorgeouslady5612
    @gorgeouslady5612 5 лет назад +9

    Why aren't teachers in 2019 this caring and enthusiastic about
    Their Black students!.

  • @shareenwilliams4847
    @shareenwilliams4847 Год назад +7

    I remember this movie about Mrs. Collins. It moved me so much 😞 , I started to motivate myself to read. I love 💕 reading cartoons books and doing 🎨 artwork. Thank you 🙏 Mrs. Collins.

  • @yumiko0017
    @yumiko0017 Год назад +6

    Cicely Tyson actually portrayed her in the movie named after her, “Marva Collins”. Great Movie and inspiration.

  • @nabilbousabir4019
    @nabilbousabir4019 Год назад +9

    Really precious. An angelic life force. A masterful display of artful humanity. Art is a marvelous manifestation of one's highest calling.

  • @msnewmind328
    @msnewmind328 5 лет назад +28

    Miss Collins was a light worker as an angel for those kids that was blessed to be taught at her school ❤️ I hope this sparks other teachers to be patient and continue this method to teach with love.

  • @kreativeforce532
    @kreativeforce532 Год назад +5

    She has a great ideology. think for yourself and the teacher doesn't have an infallible mind. I wish more teachers had this mentality!

  • @OB-go6pq
    @OB-go6pq 5 лет назад +21

    Upload this to WORLDSTRARR PLEASE

  • @septiawoman2911
    @septiawoman2911 5 лет назад +18

    God bless this sista for all that she did. I have always been an advocate for independent black schools. "Free schools and free education." In minority (a catch all term) or heavily black areas, these areas have been reduced to third rate schools. A small percentage of black students are successful in academia, but what of the students that fall by the outside? Ms. Collins did have a vision. Unfortunately, not many shared it. I salute her.

  • @SkylerDees
    @SkylerDees 5 лет назад +22

    Thanks for this upload!

  • @yoyomorena
    @yoyomorena 4 года назад +19

    Phenomenal woman. Would love to see a follow up on the teachers she recruited.