Tuesday, September 11, 2012
Crazy Tuesday
So, this morning started out with a bang and with me getting cussed out by a student for telling him to go to class instead of stand around waiting for a fight to start. I can honestly say that it was the longest cussing I have ever gotten and it did not work out well for him. Besides that, it has been a productive day. I make it a point to take time around 9/11 to remember what happened and let my kids ask questions that they commonly hold misconceptions about (Islam, the wars, etc.). I found an excellent video last night for the kids to watch today that should shed some light on the fear and confusion that surrounded the events of 9/11 (the video is 102 Minutes that Changed America). It really got me thinking about student motivation, as each kid was completely drawn in to the video and inquisitive about what was going on. If I can find lessons that hit home like this one did, I think I have found a pathway to getting my students motivated to learn. It really does center around my ability to make the learning relevant and to find materials that engage the student.
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I am sorry to hear about the long-term cussing spell. GRRR.
ReplyDeleteThe issue of relavent and real activities is interesting. How do we do more of this?
Its really just a matter of finding the right material at the right time. Short video clips on modern issues that peak my kids' interest have gotten us into discussion where they don't even realize they are learning about the past by analyzing the present. It really takes a new approach, but it is promising.
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