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a discussion about a problem i've long bitched about. we're teaching history wrong.

regurgitation of names, dates and places DOES NOTHING to teach kids context. i remember that the Battle Of Hastings was in 1066. so the hell what. i know precious little about the relevance of that battle because i don't remember. the things i'm versed in now are because i've sought the information on my own, as an adult, because of the gaps in my knowledge. when i think on that too long it makes me fairly cranky, although, it is the reason why Umbrage's snark about education only being for the purpose of passing tests is so really damned funny.


link fixed! thanks, bex. ;)

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a discussion about a problem i've long bitched about. we're teaching history wrong.

regurgitation of names, dates and places DOES NOTHING to teach kids context. i remember that the Battle Of Hastings was in 1066. so the hell what. i know precious little about the relevance of that battle because i don't remember. the things i'm versed in now are because i've sought the information on my own, as an adult, because of the gaps in my knowledge. when i think on that too long it makes me fairly cranky, although, it is the reason why Umbrage's snark about education only being for the purpose of passing tests is so really damned funny.


link fixed! thanks, bex. ;)

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have watched the first half of the pilot for The Sarah Connor Chronicles, coming this fall to the fucktard network Fox.

reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally well done.

grooviest character bit so far? Sarah to John, "One bag, plus the guns. [beat] I'll make pancakes."

her delivery was spot on; still in the same fairly severe tone of the conversation, but the beat is almost an apology and it's brilliant. i was quite amused.

best "hee! that's awesome!" casting ever? ( cut for spoilers )

also? i need a robot icon. for srsly.

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have watched the first half of the pilot for The Sarah Connor Chronicles, coming this fall to the fucktard network Fox.

reaaaaaaaaaaaaaally well done.

grooviest character bit so far? Sarah to John, "One bag, plus the guns. [beat] I'll make pancakes."

her delivery was spot on; still in the same fairly severe tone of the conversation, but the beat is almost an apology and it's brilliant. i was quite amused.

best "hee! that's awesome!" casting ever? ( cut for spoilers )

also? i need a robot icon. for srsly.