The Beatles Lesson
In my 7th grade general music classes, we study some 20th century musics. During our "rock n' roll" unit, my husband comes in as a guest speaker to talk about The Beatles, because he has done a lot of research on them and is an "expert". I continue to be amazed at the level of interest the students have during his presentation, and I wonder why the students do not always have that same level of interest in my class, because my husband talks about The Beatles, plays musical examples, and answers questions; it's not as if there is some new pedagogical "method" he is implementing. In fact, I tend not to just stand in front of the class and talk and play musical examples, because I lose a lot of the students that way. So, why when my husband speaks are the students so enthralled? Is it the subject-matter? Is it because it's someone new in the class? Is it because my husband is a Beatles "expert"? How can I create the same level of interest and engagement in every class as he brings in the Beatles class?
posted by jodi m @ 10:56 AM
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In response to Emily, I hate the thought that I am not respected in the classroom because of my gender. My hatred toward that idea is so strong I almost always dismiss the point. I do not like thinking that I am less qualified to keep a classroom in line than a man. It hurts me very deeply to think of it. However, it is true that often women are respected less than men due to their gender. Why is that? Why are women considered to be inherently less qualified? I've realized lately that I am a feminist, but I do not like using that term. I feel that the word "feminist" has so many implications that I do not want as a part of me. I hate it that gender issues are so prominent in society. Sometimes it makes me feel like less of a person.
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