Hello everyone!
So having just started this blog for a class at school, we had to read this article on why students should blog:
http://murcha.wordpress.com/2008/03/14/20-reasons-why-students-should-blog/
I found this article to be well written and it brought up some good points. It is very true that our society is being very influenced by technology, such as the Internet, and our generation does need to have the skills required for the Internet to get their voice out, and make a change.
On a different topic: I noticed that in this article, they addressed the majority of students as: "normal" students (rather than "gifted", "special ed", or "visual"). I have always found the word "normal" to be almost insulting. I am sure that this article just meant to address students who don't have special needs, but I have thought of this topic a lot.
I have experienced it most in elementary school. I remember that our teachers would always pull out time to have the TAG kids (talented and gifted) to join a separate class. Personally, I felt that this was offencive. Everyone is talented and gifted in their own way, weather it be in the arts, academics, or any other special skills that they might have. I find that society is overusing the label "normal". This always brings up a question for me: what is considered normal? I think that people try to be "normal" so that they will fit in. But really! What does it mean to "fit in"?? If people are basing themselves on others, they are truly not being themselves.If no two people are the same, then who are we to base "normalness" on if someone is like the majority of the population? Because no one IS like the majority of the population! Sure, people can have similar beliefs or opinions, but no one else will ever have YOUR uniqueness. So please people, be yourselves. You will be loved no matter who you are.
Love the people and eat the squashes,
-Emily
I think you have a very valid point about "normalness" and being yourself! And yes, we are all different and better or "gifted" at some things rather than others. For instance, I love writing poetry but not too good at Geometry!
ReplyDeleteWow I love what you knowticed about this article and how you responded to it. I personally did not even realize the author used the word "normal" in her article. This is fantastic that you knowticed this small but at the same time, large point made in the article. I wonder if the author even realized. As for me, I completely agree with what you said about being normal. what is normal, and why would anyone even want to be normal? everyone is different and there is nothing we can do about. I hold great respect for the diversity in people and how they think and live. Anyways, I think I am starting to rambal but I really can't wait to see what you post next!
ReplyDeleteI think that you are right about the fact of the word normal. I dont like that word either or the word perfect:)
ReplyDeleteFascinating! I always use the word "perfect" when describing my students, typically with a touch of sarcasm. This is mostly because I agree that the terms are truly insignificant. Who can truly define NORMAL or PERFECT anyway?
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