Both the public middle and high schools I've taught at have required students to read multiple full books throughout a semester. What I think you are taking about is the lack of stamina and perseverance students have these days, which is a reflection of the greater society and the pandemic.
That's interesting. I wonder if the school district you were in was in the same state as the district Shelly (her video is linked in the longer video) taught in. I agree that there's a lack of perseverance out in the world these days...
You are correct my son at SIU had to read catcher in the rye. He actually read it and just like his father thought it was overrated and sucked and hated the protagonist but he's my son he is tough to get to read a whole novel but he actually did it but he didn't have to you are correct
When I was in college, many moons ago, one of the novels we read was Stand on Zanzibar. I'd never heard of it, despite it having won oodles of awards and being transformative in scifi circles. I read it, was thoroughly confused, discussed it in class, and came away with a new appreciation for it. To this day, 957 years later, I still appreciate the fact I "had" to read that non-linear and bizarre experimental book. I'm glad I did it. It was a bizarre experience for sure...
Reading requires effort, like working out. Easy to see lifting “gains,” but nobody in our culture rewards psycho-cognitive gains - in fact, they are often ridiculed. Broken cultures stay broken due to having been broken by the people who profit at the top. If our leaders wanted actual thinkers, the American educational system and cultural values would be vastly different.
In the longer video, I suggest one of the ways to encourage reading is the therapeutic nature of reading. Personally, I find reading a great way to escape and bring me back to balance...
@@zacharyacoon You might have misunderstood my intent...and that's okay. I recognize you were projecting the depression onto others and there's something more taking place here. Again, that's okay. You don't have to watch the whole video or the other videos I've suggested. You don't have to add anyone else's ideas to yours. This is a free platform for folks to take what ideas they want...and reject those they don't. Best wishes with your reading goals!
I absolutely agree that the system is in need of revision. Shelly's video (which is linked in the longer vid this is linked to) talks much more eloquently than I can about the education systems she was/is involved in from her POV.
Both the public middle and high schools I've taught at have required students to read multiple full books throughout a semester. What I think you are taking about is the lack of stamina and perseverance students have these days, which is a reflection of the greater society and the pandemic.
That's interesting. I wonder if the school district you were in was in the same state as the district Shelly (her video is linked in the longer video) taught in. I agree that there's a lack of perseverance out in the world these days...
You are correct my son at SIU had to read catcher in the rye. He actually read it and just like his father thought it was overrated and sucked and hated the protagonist but he's my son he is tough to get to read a whole novel but he actually did it but he didn't have to you are correct
When I was in college, many moons ago, one of the novels we read was Stand on Zanzibar. I'd never heard of it, despite it having won oodles of awards and being transformative in scifi circles. I read it, was thoroughly confused, discussed it in class, and came away with a new appreciation for it. To this day, 957 years later, I still appreciate the fact I "had" to read that non-linear and bizarre experimental book. I'm glad I did it. It was a bizarre experience for sure...
Reading requires effort, like working out. Easy to see lifting “gains,” but nobody in our culture rewards psycho-cognitive gains - in fact, they are often ridiculed. Broken cultures stay broken due to having been broken by the people who profit at the top. If our leaders wanted actual thinkers, the American educational system and cultural values would be vastly different.
Also people are feeling more depressed... how do you feel safe to let go and read in a place like this?
In the longer video, I suggest one of the ways to encourage reading is the therapeutic nature of reading. Personally, I find reading a great way to escape and bring me back to balance...
@@SandySaysRead Yes, you find that, but newer generations might not find that relaxing. You are projecting expectations of yourself onto others.
...and having a conversation...it's a conversation to explore and suggest. Did you watch the longer video with the full suggestions?
@@SandySaysRead
No, and I don't appreciate your robotic response suggesting I should watch more of your videos. 🙄 You're just adding to the problem.
@@zacharyacoon You might have misunderstood my intent...and that's okay. I recognize you were projecting the depression onto others and there's something more taking place here. Again, that's okay. You don't have to watch the whole video or the other videos I've suggested. You don't have to add anyone else's ideas to yours. This is a free platform for folks to take what ideas they want...and reject those they don't. Best wishes with your reading goals!
To be fair, modern students have A LOT on their plate. The system is outdated and in need of revision.
I absolutely agree that the system is in need of revision. Shelly's video (which is linked in the longer vid this is linked to) talks much more eloquently than I can about the education systems she was/is involved in from her POV.