Philosophy of Education: Role of the Teacher

Posted on May 17th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Education, Personal.

The role of the teacher is that of a facilitator and guide.  They work to provide learners with the ability to access all the resources our world offers, to remove roadblocks to learning, including the students’ personal limitations or inhibitions, and to direct students in their efforts to achieve superior knowledge and understandings of the problems that plague society.  They design lessons utilizing their content to inspire interest and develop meaningful skills that students will use in their occupational tasks, personal relationships, and social responsibilities throughout their lives.  Above all, teachers work to ensure the success and stability of our nation, and the personal happiness and achievement of our individual citizens, by modeling the role of engaged, active questioner with a compassionate and comprehending heart.

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Country Truths

Posted on May 17th, 2007 by gail helen.
Categories: Personal, Omnia Vanitas, Music.

One thing I miss when I’m not in Milwaukee is FM 106.1, “Country Favorites.” Now, I don’t consider myself a fan of country music, but I think there is a lot to learn about America and the human condition in general in the lyrics. As I’m driving, I always try to distill the essential truths from the music. Here’s some of my recent ones:

1) Never mix whiskey and regret.

2) Good or bad, a man can never replace a woman’s first love — her daddy.

3) Ladies love country boys.

4) True love is always patient, never hurts, and lives forever. Therefore, it’s a myth.

5) Never cheat on a girl who has a key to your truck.

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