2009-08-17, 08:49 PM
So, I'm in this new class this semester. My teacher is interesting, to say the least. He teaches how HE wants to teach, and isn't afraid to say things that wouldn't be considered to be politically correct.
i.e.
To the only black kid in class:
"What's up home slice, those kicks look fresh."
*walks towards him like a gangsta and high fives him*
To two Asians in class:
"Which of these two looks like the better student?"
*points to one modestly dressed one, and then to one with a hat, and dyed hair* (receives no answer)
"Well, which one looks more Asian?"
To a Mexican kid in class:
"Paco, try hard on that test."
To a kid with the last name of "Beena":
"Beena, that sounds like 'beaner'."
Anyways, he teaches sociology, and brings up interesting points. He also teaches a course called 20th Century Wars (I'm in this one).
Anyways, my point is something he said today. He told us that American school is stupid. Teacher have to CONVINCE their students to read something. And if someone WANTS you to do something, then you DON'T want to do it. But what if we just PRESENTED the item. His example as a book on how to have power. A kid asked: "May I see that book?" He replied: "No." The kid then asked again because now they were curious as to why they couldn't have it. He acknowledged this and then explained to us how he thinks we shouldn't GIVE, and CONVINCE kids to do things. We should say "Here's a book on how to have power, if you want to have power then read it. IF you want to be weak then don't read it." Of course all people want power and by saying this then kids would perhaps read it.
tl;dr Do you think we should give, tell, and then convince kids to learn, or should we tell them that knowledge is at their fingertips and if they want to have it then they can read it? Which way do you think kids will learn better, and have a better attitude towards learning.
i.e.
To the only black kid in class:
"What's up home slice, those kicks look fresh."
*walks towards him like a gangsta and high fives him*
To two Asians in class:
"Which of these two looks like the better student?"
*points to one modestly dressed one, and then to one with a hat, and dyed hair* (receives no answer)
"Well, which one looks more Asian?"
To a Mexican kid in class:
"Paco, try hard on that test."
To a kid with the last name of "Beena":
"Beena, that sounds like 'beaner'."
Anyways, he teaches sociology, and brings up interesting points. He also teaches a course called 20th Century Wars (I'm in this one).
Anyways, my point is something he said today. He told us that American school is stupid. Teacher have to CONVINCE their students to read something. And if someone WANTS you to do something, then you DON'T want to do it. But what if we just PRESENTED the item. His example as a book on how to have power. A kid asked: "May I see that book?" He replied: "No." The kid then asked again because now they were curious as to why they couldn't have it. He acknowledged this and then explained to us how he thinks we shouldn't GIVE, and CONVINCE kids to do things. We should say "Here's a book on how to have power, if you want to have power then read it. IF you want to be weak then don't read it." Of course all people want power and by saying this then kids would perhaps read it.
tl;dr Do you think we should give, tell, and then convince kids to learn, or should we tell them that knowledge is at their fingertips and if they want to have it then they can read it? Which way do you think kids will learn better, and have a better attitude towards learning.