Blame?
Day 1 Term 2. I had fascinating conversations with two of my classes today. I posed the question:' Who is to blame when things go wrong?' This is in preparation for a novel study where a lead character encounters a range of challenges that hinder and help her journey to freedom. The answers the students gave ranged from parents, teachers, the system, the government, the family, the friends...and then one answer floored me...'I am'. This junior college student really meant that they are responsible for what happens to them in challenging situations - WOW! I'm still mulling on this one. A similar question to one of my senior classes was meant to leave them with something to think about for homework- critical or creative thinking i guess. Who is to blame when grades aren't successful? Is it always the teacher and the school... I'm hoping to be delighted with their comments tomorrow...this is going to be a great term! <a href="http://www.copybl