tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post2995860235380300272..comments2011-05-04T19:49:21.352-07:00Comments on Courtney's Blog: Education in Politics -Ira ShorCourtneyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07586574038125433747noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post-80612605048534559252011-04-28T04:32:19.270-07:002011-04-28T04:32:19.270-07:00responding to heathers comment- I do see the inten...responding to heathers comment- I do see the intention of firing the teachers though as a way to weed out the not so good ones, the ones who have been maybe too safe from not losing there job that they just stopped caring or trying. Hopefully the handful of really good ones would re-apply and then be seen for what they are. Although, as it often happens in society, good intentions sometimes are just that and it ends up causing more harm then good.<br /> Off of Courtney's original blog- I love how you related this to the worksheet we got in class! I too related it while reading, what made me think about it the most (besides the fact that we are taught to obey) was when Shor talks about how the typical classroom is framed by competition, which can lead to isolation and alienation. When we were given that worksheet I got all of those feelings back that I am used to when in class. I thought nothing of doing the handout but I felt the competition of making sure I got things correct and wondering how I am doing time wise compared to other students and if it is going to be graded- how I want a good grade but anxiety came into play because I wasn't prepared enough. Nerves kicked in for me which does not help me learn, all it does it force me to memorize the material for the test then forget it all.<br /> Speaking off of that I found it interesting that when I went to go become certified in CPR and First Aid, everyone was freaking out about the exam and whether or not they were going to pass (myself included). The teacher laughed at us and said trust me EVERYONE WILL PASS with a 100%, I promise. He explained that CPR and First Aid are not something you just memorize and ace a test, he said we can speak during the exam and ask any questions out loud and he will explain them to the entire class- he said he wanted us all to really know this stuff because a test grade is not going to save someones life.Alycia Mariehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09231619010911678153noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post-31104713316276505712011-04-24T20:02:54.614-07:002011-04-24T20:02:54.614-07:00It is messed up that Rhode Island is firing so man...It is messed up that Rhode Island is firing so many teachers, because by doing so you are losing those handful of really good ones. And I one hundred percent agree on everything you said about the government. I feel like anyone who is going to have a job that affects the public should have to take this class lol.Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02008697149065252935noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post-22830568579077720932011-04-24T19:03:01.763-07:002011-04-24T19:03:01.763-07:00I agree with Nick and Emily. Your blog was really ...I agree with Nick and Emily. Your blog was really fun to read. As I was writing mine, I realized it was our last blog of the semester and I couldn't help but think about how much this class taught me. Just like Nick said, it really did open my eyes too. Just by going to our Service Learning placements, I can already tell that we have all made a difference. It may not seem like it some weeks, and I know the kids can be a pain sometimes but just by showing up weekly we have made a difference. We have shown the kids that there are people out there that do care about them and their future.Francescahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00894035202114449607noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post-83747117336073704162011-04-24T18:29:08.973-07:002011-04-24T18:29:08.973-07:00Way to go Courtney. This was great to read.
I agre...Way to go Courtney. This was great to read.<br />I agree, this class has opened my eyes to just what I'm getting into. Never really thought about how hard it was going to be or that there would be so much that we have to prepare for.<br />I think we can make a difference. It's probably going to be slow, but as more and more informed teachers get out there, I think things will improve.Levellshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06887650983164322471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1072373159751227588.post-75012821177848918092011-04-24T15:06:05.595-07:002011-04-24T15:06:05.595-07:00I hope you don't mind if I do an extended blog...I hope you don't mind if I do an extended blog off your post! I think you explained everything so clearly and I really enjoyed it :)Emily Q.T.https://www.blogger.com/profile/12681106888856447972noreply@blogger.com