People (and I do include myself in this) would really like for there to be one simple answer -- one right way to teach, one right way to treat kids (and other people), one True Way that would turn out well-adjusted, high-scoring, pleasant, and respectful kids. Seriously, I would really like this. And I keep catching myself thinking, "Oh, maybe they're going to tell me the secret of classroom management, or motivation, or whatever" and having to remember that that's just not going to happen.
Whoa. Good myth.
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Emily - Apr 27, 2005 7:17:15 pm PDT #9573 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Jessica - Apr 27, 2005 7:17:37 pm PDT #9574 of 10001
And then Ortus came and said "It's Ortin' time" and they all Orted off into the sunset
She really shouldn't have come to the Daily Show with talking points. Jon doesn't like that.
And the thing is, I think she's right about a lot of it -- research has shown repeatedly that self-esteem pretty much only correlates with itself. Having high self-esteem doesn't make you happier or nicer or a better student.
But Jesus, bring some actual data with you, you know? "These schools" is a meaningless fucking statement unless you can cite a specific school district and specific students who were adversely affected.
Emily - Apr 27, 2005 7:19:01 pm PDT #9575 of 10001
"In the equation E = mc⬧, c⬧ is a pretty big honking number." - Scola
Yeah, and how many schools? Stewart did ask about whether this was just anecdotal evidence, but she didn't seem to give much of an answer.
ChiKat - Apr 27, 2005 7:47:28 pm PDT #9576 of 10001
That man was going to shank me. Over an omelette. Two eggs and a slice of government cheese. Is that what my life is worth?
And I keep catching myself thinking, "Oh, maybe they're going to tell me the secret of classroom management, or motivation, or whatever"
I would LOVE this. But, yeah. No. It ain't gonna happen.
aurelia - Apr 27, 2005 8:08:36 pm PDT #9577 of 10001
All sorrows can be borne if you put them into a story. Tell me a story.
I learned an interesting statistic today, but it doesn't have anything to do with schools.
There are three times more zombie movies made during Republican administrations than during Democratic ones.
§ ita § - Apr 27, 2005 8:25:05 pm PDT #9578 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Just starting watching Alias, and noticed they announced an Oceanic Airline flight to Sydney [not that one] at LAX.
Lee - Apr 27, 2005 8:25:37 pm PDT #9579 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Hee. I missed that one, ita.
Lee - Apr 27, 2005 8:49:08 pm PDT #9580 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Eyes: I love the ex-FBI, gay, formerly crazy guy. His facial expressions when he said "God, I miss being in the FBI" was priceless.
§ ita § - Apr 27, 2005 9:02:50 pm PDT #9581 of 10001
Well not canonically, no, but this is transformative fiction.
Eww.
Tom Cruise has a new girlfriend in the shape of newly-single actress Katie Holmes. The movie superstar has been spotted wining and dining the former Dawson's Creek beauty, and now his sister and publicist Lee Anne Devette has confirmed the rumors of a romance are true. The new golden couple, who are separated by 16 years, are currently enjoying a romantic getaway in Italy, where Cruise is scheduled to receive a national award for his contribution to cinema this weekend.
Lee - Apr 27, 2005 9:06:57 pm PDT #9582 of 10001
The feeling you get when your brain finally lets your heart get in its pants.
Huh.
I never knew I had a modicum of respect for Katie Holmes.
Or at least I used to.