So i'm not sure where i stand in the blogs for class at this point but i figured what the hell, from now on i'm posting what i want when i want (along with the reading postings :( ). So i wanted to not comment but ask an opinion of something i read on CNN.com today because i have yet to make an opinion myself. Some school somewhere i forget made a public apology concerning an assignment given to an English class by some teacher. The students got a writing assignment in which they were instructed to prove their loyalty to Nazi Germany by arguing Jews are "evil" and the source of that government's problems.The assignment was designed to flex students' persuasive writing skills. Now part of me sees this as an interesting, creative and honest (regarding history) activity for a grade level such as high school to not only practice persuasive writing (especially writing at the level where you don't agree with the argument that most individuals believe and see right because when that's the case the argument ends up best well written) but also to understand history (not just from the "good" or victors' side). The other half of me wants to know, "when should morals be accountable as far as learning?" And, "when, considering the complexity and vastness of ideas and morals should they come into play?" For me it always feels like pick and choose. Depending on the area, the school district and the diversity, these always seem to decide. Which i think is fucked up. I just want to get some thoughts because i am just throwing ideas out there and i don't personally feel that i have enough information or knowledge to really ever know, but i'm trying to take make an opinion here.
P.S.
I have been incredibly exhausted with work and other stuff so i do apologize for my rudeness and/or my brashness/rashness.
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