Paris
There used to be a time when a title such as Paris would make everybody think of France. I wonder if this is still the case. As teachers, how should we discuss the Paris Hilton case in our classrooms? Perhaps we should not do so at all? What educationally beneficial can come out of discussing this case? What do you think?
posted by Andrew Pass @ 2:29 PM
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First question: If a student raises the subject, then with interest and attention to the student's need. If the teacher raises the subject then with respect, open-mindedness and compassion.
Second question: Depends on the purpose of the discussion. If a student raises the subject then discussion 'should' be done until the student's need is met.
Third question: What is the point of discussing any current event? Is it to develop and practice thinking & communicating skills: sifting aspects of law, justice, policy, principles, economics through what "is", what works, our values, our priorities? An opportunity to put compassion into practice?
What do I think.... are some likely aspects of interest? What is justice and how can it happen in the realm of celebrity?
Tell the students that she is a tramp who has run afoul of the laws that govern our society. She should get the same punishment as anyone else!
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