Have you ever wondered in subjective subjects why exactly it is teachers/profs/lecturers think they are more right than you? I can make just as persuasive of an argument as they can, so who are they to think that they are more right than oh say myself? I just got an essay back, which I got a good mark on (distinction if you are keeping score at home), but my lecturer slipped in the comment "you could 
add some additional work from 'management' & 'brain based learning' research" Why? The essay topic was to discuss my "emerging beliefs about quality teaching in P.E.", so if I don't feel the literature I read was relevant to my essay or coincided with my supposed emerging beliefs why would I add it? If need to to justify anything I believe with something someone else already believes is it really what I believe? Frans da Waal is a Professor of Primate Behavior and he makes a persuasive case that morality is etched into out instincts and not a learned trait (he came to this conclusion by watching monkeys). Because this has been written in a journal does that mean in my essay I should that my emerging beliefs for quality teaching be that I NOT teach what is morally correct because it is already set in stone according to a monkey watcher? Or is it that my lecturer wants me to only regurgitate what she thinks my emerging beliefs should be? If this is the case my teacher should save me the time and just write my essay for me mark it, give me a great grade and wake me when it all over. Just a thought...
I recently received six stitches and it is slightly compromising my emerging modeling career... very unfortunate!
Erin and I just went on a road trip to the Barossa Valley, which is wine country. We visited a number of vineyards... Wolf Blasse was one of them and Erin ran in a half marathon where she did very well. I was a very good cheerleader as I was unable to run because of my ongoing rib injuries.
I don't like following the NBA, but Steve Nash is one of the most compelling athletes... wish they had won.
I wrote a long while back about how I felt bad for David Beckham. Seems as though things are on the up and up for him... I'm happy for him.
I think Facebook is overrated although I do talk to more of my friends more frequently now that I have made an account.
Greg Morris is running for the Volunteer Fire Fighter Calendar... please support him!!
Erin and I have tickets to the Live Earth concert is July. Bands include Wolfmother, Jack Johnson, Eskimo Joe, Crowded House… Very much looking forward to it!!
THINGS I LIKE THIS WEEK
- Last day of classes today and my practicum starts tomorrow Yoppie
- All the rain we’ve been getting in Adelaide
- Digital SLR cameras
- Photoshop
- That I’m not in Winnipeg when it stops raining and warms up. The mosquitoes are going to be ferocious.
THINGS I DO NOT LIKE
- Whats not to like?
- Oh wait... my spelling, but that could be a staple on this list. It is my parents fault for putting my in french immersion
3 comments:
OK, what filter did you use on the photo? Nice effect. If the stitches are hindering your emerging modelling career, are you a hand or foot model? :-)
Mr. Mitchell,
I really enjoyed your thoughts on why teachers/profs/lecturers think that they are more right then you are. You make good points, and I’m just wondering if you made your thougts known to the one who made to comment. It would probably be just easier to take the good mark and not make a fuss about the comment, but I can tell that it’s still bothering you and you might feel better if you let that person know how you feel.
Great pictures! I’d like to see more pictures in your future postings.
I too have become somewhat of a cheerleader! I took in my first Juventus game as a non-player, and the team was able to pull out a thrilling last minute victory (3-2). As Antonio cracked the ball past the opposing goalie, I jumped into the air and pumped my fist. I was slightly ahead of the rest of the fans, which makes me the “cheerleader”.
FYI – John has been telling everyone that he is going to beat you in the run when he comes down to see you. This may or may not be true. I’m sorry to hear about your sore ribs, but hopefully they will heal in time for the run.
I have not joined up for face book yet, but may do so in the next few months. I always seem to be a little behind when it comes to stuff like that. Thanks for the "Heads Up"
It’s nice to see that your “Things I like this week” list is a lot longer then the “Things I do not like” list. Take care and keep the postings coming!
Greg
I am wondering if the stitches that you are referring to are from a recent circumcision. The reason that I ask this is because I would assume that you are concerned about your modeling career with Play Girl. I’ve seen your work…
Very nice!!!
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