After much deliberation I’ve decided to focus my teaching theme this year on heroes. While I teach a variety of prefixes, most classes follow the same theme, making it easier for me to research and gather material for the students to analyze. The material is viewed in different ways by different classes. Sociology, for example, will be studying the role of heroes in the social makeup of communities. We’ll do this through local, regional, national, and global lenses in order to think about where certain heroes are most popular and how heroes change across cultures.
I’m really curious as to whether or not the kids will see hero worship as a response to socialization (reinforcement) or as a tool (indoctrination) or some variation therein. I’m super excited about the opportunity to straight up geek out in class about heroes. Last night while I was watching American Sniper I recognized the depth of material available in regards to heroes. Everything from local news to children’s lit to blockbusters is laced with hero worship. These icons we turn to come to be meaningful in a systematic way.
Its good to be excited about school again.
Some Thoughts:
- I am the tooth fairy. I thought I’d go ahead and get that out there, so there are no surprises when I say that last night my eldest lost a tooth and wasn’t properly compensated. Fortunately, the forgetfulness of the fairy was mitigated by the fact that the mid-kid apparently stole #1’s freshly fallen tooth and stuffed it under his own pillow in an effort to make quick profit. That’s cold business right there. Watch out, Trump. The next generation is dirtier than you are.
- August 25th is Madden release. November (17?) is Star Wars Battle front release. I have a very small window of opportunity to actually experience life between said games.