To be honest transformation is the hardest part of living, when a person is so used to being in a certain environment it is hard for that person to adjust their attitudes and way of living. The hardest part to change is a person’s way of thinking; we seem to be so set in our way, almost stubborn at times. The hardest people to change are older men; women on the other hand are more open to accepting and trying new things and new ways of thinking and doing things, while men are more set in their ways and refuse to change their views or ways of doing things. When a person does not welcome new ideologies they limit their own personal growth.
Let’s be honest if it weren’t for peoples’ ability to accept changes, African-Americans would still be slaves, not a good thing at all right. Before we close our eyes to change have that little thought in mind. We all have the ability to make the best choices. At the same time there are a lot of negative ideas going on in the world as well. The best thing we can do is to respect other cultures and accept changes, the problem we have now days is learn about each other’s cultures and differences. Differences are what make us unique.
We all are aware how difficult it is to see someone of another culture or religion as equals, it is not impossible at all if a person is actually willing to make those changes. It’s very easy to do, all it takes is to have an open mind, most importantly just go to the person and just have a simple conversation with someone of another culture, and you will see that we may not be all that different at all. Prejudice and fear are the main problems we are having when it comes to personal growth, we tend to stick to our own kind and become very hesitant on transforming into a better person.
This quote is from the late great Michael Jackson “If you want to make the world a better place, take a look at yourself and make a change”. Changes start within; let’s give each other a chance.
Saturday, August 29, 2009
Fire Power
There are several invention over the long period of the world, the two most useful inventions has to be the wheel and fire. Early men’s did not invent fire but rather stumbled up on it by mistake, I am not sure how that happened. Fire was very important for the survival of early man; early men would use fire to cook their game. Which was mainly now red meat, which made a major difference from Homo habilis, which were not as smart as Homo erectus?
Fire was responsible to different cultures and ethnicities, I know what you are saying how could such a meaningless invention could be responsible for such a huge movement. Well it is simple, with the invention of fire men were able to leave Africa and migrate to different parts of the world, where their bodies over the years have changed to adapt to their new environments. Early mean were able to use fire to inhabit even colder parts of the worlds and survive, by keeping them warm in cold places, fire was also use as protection, animals would stay away from the camps that were lit by fires and they used fire to cook their game.
The other important invention that reshaped the world was the creation of the wheel, as we know the wheel as many diverse uses in time. The Egyptians used pulley system to move big rocks and heavy boulders, Vikings uses wheel to navigate their massive ships, cowboys use wheels to pull their stage coaches to move long distances. Present day we use wheels on our vehicles to move back and forth on our daily commutes.
Early writing was hieroglyphics, which are symbols and pictures used to communicate with others, early men use that type of writing to warn others of dangers and ownership of living areas. We still see a more modernize version of such writings. Japan, China and Egypt to name a few that are still using this system of writing.
It’s important as a person learning the art of teaching to learn all of these inventions, because it shows how human beings are constantly evolving and creating new and better things to enhance their way of life. Shows evolution of how things come about. Also shows how each generation before makes life easier for the next one.
Fire was responsible to different cultures and ethnicities, I know what you are saying how could such a meaningless invention could be responsible for such a huge movement. Well it is simple, with the invention of fire men were able to leave Africa and migrate to different parts of the world, where their bodies over the years have changed to adapt to their new environments. Early mean were able to use fire to inhabit even colder parts of the worlds and survive, by keeping them warm in cold places, fire was also use as protection, animals would stay away from the camps that were lit by fires and they used fire to cook their game.
The other important invention that reshaped the world was the creation of the wheel, as we know the wheel as many diverse uses in time. The Egyptians used pulley system to move big rocks and heavy boulders, Vikings uses wheel to navigate their massive ships, cowboys use wheels to pull their stage coaches to move long distances. Present day we use wheels on our vehicles to move back and forth on our daily commutes.
Early writing was hieroglyphics, which are symbols and pictures used to communicate with others, early men use that type of writing to warn others of dangers and ownership of living areas. We still see a more modernize version of such writings. Japan, China and Egypt to name a few that are still using this system of writing.
It’s important as a person learning the art of teaching to learn all of these inventions, because it shows how human beings are constantly evolving and creating new and better things to enhance their way of life. Shows evolution of how things come about. Also shows how each generation before makes life easier for the next one.
Understanding Human Behaviors
A paradigism to me is another way to say conformity. It is when a group of people seems to have the same beliefs. Such groups are easily manipulated into doing whatever a certain self proclaiming leaders tells them to do, even if the population seems to not want to do perform the act. These groups such as religious groups, I’ve noticed that if a pastor or a preacher wants their followers to act a certain way, all they have to do is say is “it’s what god expect of them”, which a lot of times these commands are not found in the bible. People are made to fear god instead of loving god, pastors use the word “sin” in order to keep followers fearful and in line, as to not to ever question their words. Cults are another form of paradigism, the cult leader appoints himself as god and the followers view him as a living and breathing god. If you were to ever sit and have a conversation with a person that is ultra religious, and ask for their opinion on any subject, rather political or mathematical, those people would never have a personal opinion most you will get from them is “the bible says”, “god wrote” and “Pasteur preached”. These individuals lose their individualism that is what makes them who they are.
We’ve all have some type of technology in our homes and vehicles, rather it’s a computer or car radio and as everyone in America and around the world is a cellular phones. Now days teens and adults cannot go a minute without texting or talking on the phone. Well texting has replaced voice calls. People don’t speak to eachother anymore, this is the only bad part technologically I can say is wrong with technology and that is the human interfacing aspect.
When a person or group of people take it upon themselves to question society’s laws, that is known as paradigism shift. Student’s on any level of education are primary the ones that question rules, I am sure if you are a parent or have younger siblings I’m sure you heard this “why” after everything you tell them to do, not that they are being bad, it’s the way people learn is by questioning and understanding why they have to do what was asked of them.
We’ve all have some type of technology in our homes and vehicles, rather it’s a computer or car radio and as everyone in America and around the world is a cellular phones. Now days teens and adults cannot go a minute without texting or talking on the phone. Well texting has replaced voice calls. People don’t speak to eachother anymore, this is the only bad part technologically I can say is wrong with technology and that is the human interfacing aspect.
When a person or group of people take it upon themselves to question society’s laws, that is known as paradigism shift. Student’s on any level of education are primary the ones that question rules, I am sure if you are a parent or have younger siblings I’m sure you heard this “why” after everything you tell them to do, not that they are being bad, it’s the way people learn is by questioning and understanding why they have to do what was asked of them.
Teaching Then and Now
After reading the story on teachers, it helped me to have a better understanding of just how far the teaching profession has come over the years. From the colonial times, to the present day. I was very surprised to read about how in colonial times, teachers were no more than indigent servants. These people were either apprentices to master teachers and were teaching to hitch a ride to America on ships or they were working off debts to the wealthy by teaching their kids. They really had no formal training to speak off. To add insult to injury teaching was thought of as a woman’s job. I saw the contract these women had to sign prior to getting the job, it was very intrusive into their personal life as well, and it’s like signing over your freedom to the school. They weren’t allowed to date, get married, ride In a wagon next to a man, stay out past seven, seems a lot to give up for a measly $75.00 a month. If a teacher were to break any of those rules it was cause for immediate dismissal.
For many years since the colonial times, there was no real significant effort made to improve the way teachers were viewed and treated by the society they served. Some teachers did not have any more than a third grade education and others were drunks and thieves. Which were not the types of people now days anyone would want to teach their children? In 1823, Rev. Samuel Hall; established the Normal School in America. The Normal school was a method used by the French to better train their future educators.
During the 1980’s, was when real improvements were being made in the education field. Two influential educational groups in America, the Carnegie Forum, were very influential in establishing the NBPTS. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Their goal was to recognize professional teachers and to get them board certified, thus making the teaching field a more professional filed, like a doctor or lawyer that has to pass a board prior to getting their license to practice their craft, teachers were now held to those same standards. The program further its efforts into forcing colleges and universities that offer education as a field of study to make it a four year program rather than the usual two year regular academic studies. Now they were offering four year and even a five year master’s program.
The TFA or Teach For America. This program takes people who want to teach and without any formal training place them in a real classroom to teach. This reminds me of the way teaching was during the colonial times. This program is taking teaching backwards to those dark times when teachers were not respected at all. Now teaching is a profession we should stick to the way it is and not move back. Teachers should get their degrees and also become board certified before being hired to teach on any level of education. There should be no shortcuts.
For many years since the colonial times, there was no real significant effort made to improve the way teachers were viewed and treated by the society they served. Some teachers did not have any more than a third grade education and others were drunks and thieves. Which were not the types of people now days anyone would want to teach their children? In 1823, Rev. Samuel Hall; established the Normal School in America. The Normal school was a method used by the French to better train their future educators.
During the 1980’s, was when real improvements were being made in the education field. Two influential educational groups in America, the Carnegie Forum, were very influential in establishing the NBPTS. The National Board for Professional Teaching Standards. Their goal was to recognize professional teachers and to get them board certified, thus making the teaching field a more professional filed, like a doctor or lawyer that has to pass a board prior to getting their license to practice their craft, teachers were now held to those same standards. The program further its efforts into forcing colleges and universities that offer education as a field of study to make it a four year program rather than the usual two year regular academic studies. Now they were offering four year and even a five year master’s program.
The TFA or Teach For America. This program takes people who want to teach and without any formal training place them in a real classroom to teach. This reminds me of the way teaching was during the colonial times. This program is taking teaching backwards to those dark times when teachers were not respected at all. Now teaching is a profession we should stick to the way it is and not move back. Teachers should get their degrees and also become board certified before being hired to teach on any level of education. There should be no shortcuts.
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