Ergative Absolutive
This is a good piece of writing from @inthehands , which I don't think will change very many minds because the people who click through to read it will probably already agree.
But it is an extremely satisfying articulation of something I believe strongly, and for all that I ostensibly value open-mindedness and expanding my experiences, it is also sometimes nice to be told what I think articulately and effectively.
Paul Cantrell
@ergative Thanks for the kind words! I think you forgot the link…? But whatever it is you liked, I appreciate the encouragement!
Paul Cantrell
@ergative Ah! I figured that was the one. Thanks for the kind words.
Ergative Absolutive
@inthehands Argh! I did forget the link! I will edit.
PrinceOfDenmark
@ergative @inthehands If those who click through also teach (or actively study) this will have an impact on them. That has a non-zero chance of rippling outward to others.
Paul Cantrell
@PrinceOfDenmark @ergative
Well, it has certainly elicited a strong response since I wrote it.
Paul Cantrell
@janisf @ergative
One thing I’ve learned from teaching is that it doesn’t matter what you tell students, it matters what they heard. You thus can’t just •tell• them broad life philosophy and expect it to land. It needs a context. It needs that moment where they’re truly ready to hear it. “Everyone take a class / get training” ≠ “Everyone hears, understands, and internalizes.”
But yes, students •do• need to hear this, repeatedly. We need to weave it into the fabric.
Janis
@ergative @inthehands First year college students really should start with a philospohy of education class, don't you think?
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