People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work toward career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made in both aspects of inequality's past and present state.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality today, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people who hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on in the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension? It truly baffles me.
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences - no matter what their gender or race is. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - not only as a consequence for their actions, but also to serve as an example and a warning to other potential "thugs" in an effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. Violence like that which took place in the Jena 6 case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses...they should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers and overall goals in life. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I think there is a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
There is still progress to be made as far as equality is concerned. As teachers, it is our duty to model and encourage equal treatment for men, women, and all races. We are teaching the future leaders and citizens of America, and if we expect to see equality progress, we have to promote it.
I ended up changing only one word this time, so I figured I bettter supplement my blog post once again with some more ramblings. :)
As I stated in my last post, this week I have internship for the whole week instead of just the regular Monday/Tuesday schedule. Today (Tuesday), my coordinator came for the last time to observe me teaching a lesson. I taught a guided reading lesson using a small book dealing with weather (so I was able to incorporate science standards). It went really well. I was happy to hear that I had improved on giving students more specific praise---which is one of the things I was trying to get better at. :)
I still can't believe my internship's almost over! I'm going to miss it a lot! :(
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People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work toward career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made in both aspects of inequality's past and present state.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality today, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on in the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension? It truly baffles me.
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences - no matter what their gender or race is. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - not only as a consequence for their actions, but also to serve as an example and a warning to other potential "thugs" in an effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. Violence like that which took place in the Jena 6 case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses...they should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers and overall goals in life. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I think there is a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
There is still progress to be made as far as equality is concerned. As teachers, it is our duty to model and encourage equal treatment for men, women, and all races. We are teaching the future leaders and citizens of America, and if we expect to see equality progress, we have to promote it.
Since I didn't have too many changes (except for the last paragraph) that I wanted to make to my blog project right now, I'll share a little bit about my internship. It's almost over! I can't believe it! Next week, I go for the entire week, and then after that, it will be Thanksgiving break. I'll only have the Monday and Tuesday following the break, and then my first internship will be done. It has been a great experience --- I can't stress that enough. I have learned so much and seen and experienced firsthand the things about being a teacher that they don't teach you in college.
Yesterday (Monday), I went on a field trip to Rollins College with the first graders. And wouldn't you know it --- I forgot my camera!!! So, unfortunately, I can't show you pictures of my class. :( They enjoyed the trip though. Oh--and one thing I learned today and wanted to share is that first graders don't know how to use a paper clip. :) I guess I never really thought about the fact that that is a learned skill. :-P :) Have a great week, and I'll see Christie and Olyvia on Thursday! :)
When I hear of racism or gender inequality today, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on in the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension? It truly baffles me.
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences - no matter what their gender or race is. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - not only as a consequence for their actions, but also to serve as an example and a warning to other potential "thugs" in an effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. Violence like that which took place in the Jena 6 case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses...they should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers and overall goals in life. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I think there is a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
There is still progress to be made as far as equality is concerned. As teachers, it is our duty to model and encourage equal treatment for men, women, and all races. We are teaching the future leaders and citizens of America, and if we expect to see equality progress, we have to promote it.
Since I didn't have too many changes (except for the last paragraph) that I wanted to make to my blog project right now, I'll share a little bit about my internship. It's almost over! I can't believe it! Next week, I go for the entire week, and then after that, it will be Thanksgiving break. I'll only have the Monday and Tuesday following the break, and then my first internship will be done. It has been a great experience --- I can't stress that enough. I have learned so much and seen and experienced firsthand the things about being a teacher that they don't teach you in college.
Yesterday (Monday), I went on a field trip to Rollins College with the first graders. And wouldn't you know it --- I forgot my camera!!! So, unfortunately, I can't show you pictures of my class. :( They enjoyed the trip though. Oh--and one thing I learned today and wanted to share is that first graders don't know how to use a paper clip. :) I guess I never really thought about the fact that that is a learned skill. :-P :) Have a great week, and I'll see Christie and Olyvia on Thursday! :)
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People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work toward career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made in both aspects of inequality's past and present state.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality today, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on in the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension? It truly baffles me.
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences - no matter what their gender or race is. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - not only as a consequence for their actions, but also to serve as an example and a warning to other potential "thugs" in an effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. Violence like that which took place in the Jena 6 case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses...they should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers and overall goals in life. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I think there is a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
Even in 2007, we still have a bit to go with the progress of an equal man/woman and race society.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality today, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on in the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension? It truly baffles me.
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences - no matter what their gender or race is. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished to the fullest extent of the law - not only as a consequence for their actions, but also to serve as an example and a warning to other potential "thugs" in an effort to prevent such occurrences in the future. Violence like that which took place in the Jena 6 case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses...they should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers and overall goals in life. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I think there is a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
Even in 2007, we still have a bit to go with the progress of an equal man/woman and race society.
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Revision of draft:
I have decided to cut and paste a few parts from my previous blogs into this, so if some of it looks familiar, you're not crazy, I'm just using it again. :)
People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work toward career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension?
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished. Violence like that which has occurred in that case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. (Christie pointed out a couple of things for this part of my writing, so I'm going to try to address her comment.) In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I see a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
"That's all folks!"--for now anyway... :)
I have decided to cut and paste a few parts from my previous blogs into this, so if some of it looks familiar, you're not crazy, I'm just using it again. :)
People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work toward career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary? It makes me wonder--what makes some people think violence and racism are acceptable in today's world? I realize that society's moral standards have gone down, but haven't we at least moved on the department of race relations? I would venture to say that the majority of the country has moved on, so what went wrong in the minds of those people involved in the Jena 6 story and other similar cases of racial tension?
People who commit violence or unfairly treat other races should suffer equal consequences. For the Jena 6 issue, I think both the white students who hung the nooses and the black students who beat the innocent white student should be punished. Violence like that which has occurred in that case should be punished severely. The black students had nothing but hate in their hearts as they kicked one helpless guy until he was out like a light. As for the white people who put up the nooses should be put in jail for a hate crime. What is wrong with these people? Seriously?!
Besides the instances dealing with racial tension, we still have gender issues today that we are trying to deal with. These days, men and women compete for the same careers. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner. (Christie pointed out a couple of things for this part of my writing, so I'm going to try to address her comment.) In the past, men grew up with the idea that it was their job to provide for the family. Today, I see a slight change in that kind of upbringing, but I hope that it will continue to change for a more 'woman-accepting' upbringing. It's important for young men to learn that women can contribute to a conversation, a relationship, or a business as well as any man.
"That's all folks!"--for now anyway... :)
Happy Halloween!
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Well, Halloween is over now because it's 1:30 on Thursday morning, but HAPPY HALLOWEEN anyway! Hehehe Wow...it's soooo late, and I don't really have anything to blog about right now. Hmmm... I suppose I'll do a Halloween poem. Again--I'm not really a poem person, but I resort to it on here when I'm at a loss for words. :-P :)
There was an old witch who flew at night,
And she happened to have bad eyesight.
She'd barely miss running into stuff,
So soon she decided she'd had enough.
She put down her broom - she thought for good,
But decided she'd fix her eyes if she could.
She stirred up a brew with hopes it would work.
When she drank the concoction, her ears perked.
But her eyes were no better, she still could not see,
So she tried one more time - adding mud to her tea.
Once she drank it, she could see all around.
Only problem was now, she couldn't hear a sound.
Oh, my....That was cheesy, random, weird, and appropriately scary for this holiday. :-/ Oh well. Happy Halloween! :)
There was an old witch who flew at night,
And she happened to have bad eyesight.
She'd barely miss running into stuff,
So soon she decided she'd had enough.
She put down her broom - she thought for good,
But decided she'd fix her eyes if she could.
She stirred up a brew with hopes it would work.
When she drank the concoction, her ears perked.
But her eyes were no better, she still could not see,
So she tried one more time - adding mud to her tea.
Once she drank it, she could see all around.
Only problem was now, she couldn't hear a sound.
Oh, my....That was cheesy, random, weird, and appropriately scary for this holiday. :-/ Oh well. Happy Halloween! :)
Working Toward the Final Product for Blog Assignment - Inequality
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Yes, Olyivia, I will use red pen to grade things once in a while. I will use other colors too though just to avoid monotony. :)
Well, here is the start of my final product for my blog. I have chosen to combine several of my blog topics into one umbrella topic - inequality (with a focus on gender & race). It is almost a cliche issue because many people choose it as a topic to write about, but I think it's an important issue that should be discussed and confronted.
I have blogged about many things that are seemingly random (and many of them are :)), but I plan to use some or all of the following past blog topics: the Jena 6, the adverse effect of the hip-hop culture on youth, money & gender, inappropriate ads (I'm sure I can use that one somehow), high expectations, and maybe a couple of others that I might be able to associate with the topic. I'll see how it pans out near the end. This is one of my first drafts, so it's only going to be the tip of the iceberg. Bear with me. :)
People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work towards career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary?
Besides the cases of racial tension, we still have gender issues. These days, men and women compete for the same careers. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner.
---I'm going to stop here because my 20 minutes are up, it's late, and I have to go to bed. So, I will continue with this at a later time. Have a good week, fellow bloggers and blog-readers! :-D
Well, here is the start of my final product for my blog. I have chosen to combine several of my blog topics into one umbrella topic - inequality (with a focus on gender & race). It is almost a cliche issue because many people choose it as a topic to write about, but I think it's an important issue that should be discussed and confronted.
I have blogged about many things that are seemingly random (and many of them are :)), but I plan to use some or all of the following past blog topics: the Jena 6, the adverse effect of the hip-hop culture on youth, money & gender, inappropriate ads (I'm sure I can use that one somehow), high expectations, and maybe a couple of others that I might be able to associate with the topic. I'll see how it pans out near the end. This is one of my first drafts, so it's only going to be the tip of the iceberg. Bear with me. :)
People take for granted today the many freedoms that did not exist in the past. Nowadays, different races can use the same facilities, enjoy the right to vote, be recognized as equals, and much more. And women have come a long way as well - with the ability to vote, seek a greater education, work towards career goals, etc. It is quite amazing once you really think about the advances that have been made.
When I hear of racism or gender inequality, however, I wonder why the individuals involved are still stuck in the dark ages. Stories like the Jena 6 make me sick. Did those white people that hung the nooses in the tree really grow up in the same country and same decade as me? And did the black students who beat the white student (who wasn't even involved in the noose-hanging incident) even think about the consequences of their actions, or did they just act on animal instinct like they see in video games and media, thinking that violence is normal, acceptable, and necessary?
Besides the cases of racial tension, we still have gender issues. These days, men and women compete for the same careers. So why would a man be offended if a woman makes more than he does or visa versa? It's not because it's only one gender's role to win the bread for the family, it's because both men and women are competitive. We both feel the need to win--whether we're striving for the best job, the highest paycheck, or even trying to be the one who pays for a nice dinner.
---I'm going to stop here because my 20 minutes are up, it's late, and I have to go to bed. So, I will continue with this at a later time. Have a good week, fellow bloggers and blog-readers! :-D
The Use of Red Pens Leads to Low Self Esteem?
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I've heard that teachers are no longer allowed to grade students' papers using red pen because it lowers their self esteem. I'd like to know what 'psychologist' came up with that. These days, it seems like we are trying to make everyone happy all of the time, but we are forgetting the common phrase--"You can make some of the people happy some of the time, but you can't make all of the people happy all of the time"---(or something to that effect.) :)
I would think that no matter what color you use to grade a student's paper, if he got an "F," he's not going to be happy whether it's written in purple or aqua-marine. Instead of focusing on the color of pen we're using, the student needs to look at the grade and use it to see if he's learning the concepts or not. And we as teachers need to focus on the students' needs as far as giving them a good education is concerned.
No one likes a bad grade, and another color is not going to make it look more appealing. The color red is not going to ruin a child's self esteem in my opinion. Generations of people have lived through their teachers' usage of red pens, and they're just fine. Grading is a way to show what a student has/hasn't learned, his progress over time, and it also helps in self evaluation of success. Therefore, it's important to point out to children that the grade is a helpful evaluation tool for them and for teachers and the education system as a whole--it's not to torture them.
Red ink is our friend! :)
I would think that no matter what color you use to grade a student's paper, if he got an "F," he's not going to be happy whether it's written in purple or aqua-marine. Instead of focusing on the color of pen we're using, the student needs to look at the grade and use it to see if he's learning the concepts or not. And we as teachers need to focus on the students' needs as far as giving them a good education is concerned.
No one likes a bad grade, and another color is not going to make it look more appealing. The color red is not going to ruin a child's self esteem in my opinion. Generations of people have lived through their teachers' usage of red pens, and they're just fine. Grading is a way to show what a student has/hasn't learned, his progress over time, and it also helps in self evaluation of success. Therefore, it's important to point out to children that the grade is a helpful evaluation tool for them and for teachers and the education system as a whole--it's not to torture them.
Red ink is our friend! :)
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