This is a quote that I have strong opinions about it because in the book it talks about young adolescents being tempted with unhealthy choices like drugs, alcohol, sex, and more. I believe that even though we have a lot of digital tools nowadays there is a lot of information and real-life experiences that teachers should share with students. The temptation is stronger when there is lack of information. We can tell students not to do drugs because it is bad for their health but it is more valuable and powerful when they see and hear a person that overcome drug abuse. We all know at least one person that uses or is addicted to drugs (if not, you are lying), but we never share it with students. Why doesn't the business standards or curriculum have at least a section where we teach students about money laundering, falsification of a check, fraud, scams, and more illegal business concepts that surround all of us. If we don't share this information with students they do not have that powerful knowledge and that is when the TEMPTATION comes in. One of the most important things I have learned so far is that students (or even us as adult students) we won't remember much what we read on textbooks. Students might remember parts of the textbook for a quiz or test but after that, it is all gone or at least a large percentage of it. Students will remember more an activity or a life story than words in a textbook. As teachers, we need to show students the consequences of unhealthy choices, if we don't temptation will win. Temptation is everywhere but if we give students the knowledge they will think it twice and might resist temptation.
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ReplyDeleteIt’s good to have a class with you again after our last one was cut so short. I hope you and your family have stayed safe and healthy! I liked what you said about the sources we actually retain information from. In school I always found that courses which involved heavy textbook work really turned me off from the information. I did a lot more finding what they asked than learning the information. The teachers I can think back on as really contributing meaningfully to my learning were the ones who created truly memorable learning activities. I also find that I remember a lot more from my time in the Navy due to the experiences and stories attached to the theory and skills I learned.
That coupled with the “temptation” you were talking about can be very powerful. I think that awareness is very important so we should absolutely talk about money laundering, fraud, and other illegal business practices. Connecting that to the personal stories and experiences would also be an excellent opportunity to potentially bring in business contacts to talk to the class. I have talked to several current and former coworkers about my expected career change and their willingness to come and speak to my future classes. The response has been very positive. I look at as having many benefits. I can bring in my auditor friend for example and she can speak to her job, instances of the illegal practices you spoke of, and even what it is like for her to be a woman in business. Our students are still doing a lot of growing and trying to find what the right fit for them is going to be. So I want to be able to provide them with a wider demographic of voices to help them see themselves in the role. And even be able to ask question that I might not be able to answer as a white male in business.
Hey Luis! I couldn't agree more. The temptation really is stronger when there is a lack of education on the subject, and I think there are ways to discuss these matters positively and openly within class. Though it wasn't in the middle school setting, I actually observed a business class at a high school where they had a guest speaker come to the class and talk about money laundering. This guest speaker was a forensic accountant, and did a great job of engaging the students in her stories. She spoke about cases of money laundering, and also the repercussions of the person that was caught in the act. I think as important as it is to discuss topics such as these, there needs to be balance and an understanding of the students maturity levels. At the same time, I still agree that positive adult supervision can help keep students on the right track. I grew up in an area where teen pregnancy was prevalent. The first classmate I ever knew to be pregnant, was pregnant at the age of 13. Though we all sat through sex-education and learned about it, I really believe having a positive adult role model at home or in school can help keep students out of trouble. Middle school is a time where students are experiencing so much cognitively and physically, and their emotions are all over the place, and they're beginning to develop their own personal identity. There will always be some level of temptation that exists, even when we discuss such topics in school.
ReplyDeleteI so totally agree with your thoughts. Temptation is everywhere with peers and the internet and the sad part is there are so many two working parent household that many of these adolescents are home alone more than with an adult. This is not an example of temptation, but the lack of supervision. I was subbing in a Middle School and one student had to wait until he got to school to take his ADHD meds because if the school did not take responsibility of distributing the meds they would not get taken. I do like the idea of all these temptations being discussed in school even the business aspects of it. I am definitely one of those students that does not remember everything I read in a textbook.
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