How can American educators teach students about the depth of the conflicts and issues within the Middle East and its many cultures without being judgmental?
Educators can teach students about issues within the Middle East by being attentive and respectful. We have to be mindful about what is currently happening around us. The issues within the Middle East and its cultural are something that should not be lightly addressed. As educators we need to make sure that we are educated and find numerous resources that will help us effectively teach students. According to Education World the more information students have, “the better chance they have of being critical thinkers. On the other hand, we much teach students that lack of knowledge strains …show more content…
Although we are teaching subjects we need to aspire to teach them a new way. As I look at it we have the opportunity to provide them a new outlook. As a preschool teacher we strong believe in teaching and modeling to student’s conflict resolution at a young age. Also, we educate parents on the benefits of teaching their children conflict resolution. As an educator I aim for students to learn how to deal with conflict rather than avoiding it. As they learn these the skills for conflict resolution, they will an play important role in their “long-term success of most relationships, which they each deserve” (Seagal & Smith, 2006, p.1)
How do Maz Jobrani's comedic insights strike you as an educator?
As an educator, Maz Jobrani’s comedic insight strikes me as comical. He used his humor to shed light on serious issues. This is a brilliant manner to address cultural stereotypes that many times don’t get addressed. Also, I enjoyed the manner in which he used humor in just about any circumstance. This permitted him to bring awareness to important matters that should not be overlooked. However, I do not know if younger students would react the same way as I did. I think it would be exciting and enlightening to observe the manner students would respond to this type of comedic insight in a classroom.
Educators can teach students about issues within the Middle East by being attentive and respectful. We have to be mindful about what is currently happening around us. The issues within the Middle East and its cultural are something that should not be lightly addressed. As educators we need to make sure that we are educated and find numerous resources that will help us effectively teach students. According to Education World the more information students have, “the better chance they have of being critical thinkers. On the other hand, we much teach students that lack of knowledge strains …show more content…
Although we are teaching subjects we need to aspire to teach them a new way. As I look at it we have the opportunity to provide them a new outlook. As a preschool teacher we strong believe in teaching and modeling to student’s conflict resolution at a young age. Also, we educate parents on the benefits of teaching their children conflict resolution. As an educator I aim for students to learn how to deal with conflict rather than avoiding it. As they learn these the skills for conflict resolution, they will an play important role in their “long-term success of most relationships, which they each deserve” (Seagal & Smith, 2006, p.1)
How do Maz Jobrani's comedic insights strike you as an educator?
As an educator, Maz Jobrani’s comedic insight strikes me as comical. He used his humor to shed light on serious issues. This is a brilliant manner to address cultural stereotypes that many times don’t get addressed. Also, I enjoyed the manner in which he used humor in just about any circumstance. This permitted him to bring awareness to important matters that should not be overlooked. However, I do not know if younger students would react the same way as I did. I think it would be exciting and enlightening to observe the manner students would respond to this type of comedic insight in a classroom.