Today's Classes

Today's classes were very exciting, especially my afternoon class. They usually need some prodding to say anything, but today conversation took off like a lightning bolt.  I actually had to make sure that everyone who wanted to say something had a chance to talk.  It was very refreshing to hear everyone's views and have some friendly, academic argument.  

The conversation did present some concerns though - not about the class itself but about how elitist some students responses were.  I don't understand "better-than-you" arguments.  The most ironic part about any of us buying into elitist ideology is that none of us will likely ever be in a position where no one is "above" us.  Buying into the class system is a mistake that only helps perpetuate the system and secure the position of others who can exert power over us.  People are just people, amalgamations of choices and their consequences, nothing more, nothing less. 

Despite those concerns, however, I think most of my students have some good ideas as they approach the next essay assignment.  I can't wait to see the invention work they turn in on Tuesday!