It'd be a very different world today if more teachers were allocated to less children. There aren't enough teachers. Teachers play such a critical role in molding the future generations of our leaders. And yes, teachers should be paid more... much more!
Denigrating the English language ability of a young man from Indonesia makes you look like an ass and quite the stereotype of the "ignorant American." Isn't it remotely possible that someone from another country whose first language is not English might want to voice their respect for teachers? And couldn't we let them do that without making fun of them?You owe azies an apology.
@ a6n28f"Denigrating the English language ability of a young man from Indonesia..."I don't see how my post was "denigrating." Perhaps you should learn the meaning of the word before using it."makes you look like an ass and quite the stereotype of the 'ignorant American...' " In the field of Philosophy, your statement would be categorized as an "Appeal to Ridicule," with the reasoning known as "reductio ad absurdum" ("reducing to absurdity"). You are, of course, entitled to your opinion about me, even though we've never met or had any form of contact."Isn't it remotely possible that someone from another country whose first language is not English might want to voice their respect for teachers? And couldn't we let them do that without making fun of them?"Yes, naturally, I think those are commendable goals, but you should save your internet outrage, since I wasn't mocking his effort or intent.
I love historical photography. Such a great shot. This story is such a lovely' one in that teaching reading, writing and arithmetics'does in the long run' with great creative teaching' is a life-long love of the ones' taught. New Orleans rocks. All students. As many of my friends feel' it is a love for them that keeps them plugging along with all the challenges that are unique to each pupil. Love this post.
terenceyap7Mar 7, 2009
It'd be a very different world today if more teachers were allocated to less children. There aren't enough teachers. Teachers play such a critical role in molding the future generations of our leaders. And yes, teachers should be paid more... much more!
Closed AccountMar 8, 2009
Your English teacher must be so proud./s
Closed AccountMar 8, 2009
Whoosh.
a6n28fMar 8, 2009
Denigrating the English language ability of a young man from Indonesia makes you look like an ass and quite the stereotype of the "ignorant American." Isn't it remotely possible that someone from another country whose first language is not English might want to voice their respect for teachers? And couldn't we let them do that without making fun of them?You owe azies an apology.
Closed AccountMar 8, 2009
@ a6n28f"Denigrating the English language ability of a young man from Indonesia..."I don't see how my post was "denigrating." Perhaps you should learn the meaning of the word before using it."makes you look like an ass and quite the stereotype of the 'ignorant American...' " In the field of Philosophy, your statement would be categorized as an "Appeal to Ridicule," with the reasoning known as "reductio ad absurdum" ("reducing to absurdity"). You are, of course, entitled to your opinion about me, even though we've never met or had any form of contact."Isn't it remotely possible that someone from another country whose first language is not English might want to voice their respect for teachers? And couldn't we let them do that without making fun of them?"Yes, naturally, I think those are commendable goals, but you should save your internet outrage, since I wasn't mocking his effort or intent.
eljabonMar 8, 2009
I hate to say it but this is one of the reasons I quite teaching high school after ten years.
equinaminMar 8, 2009
I love historical photography. Such a great shot. This story is such a lovely' one in that teaching reading, writing and arithmetics'does in the long run' with great creative teaching' is a life-long love of the ones' taught. New Orleans rocks. All students. As many of my friends feel' it is a love for them that keeps them plugging along with all the challenges that are unique to each pupil. Love this post.
shannongbMar 9, 2009
To all my teachers, thank you! And sorry for being a pain in the ass all those years!