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Originally Posted by irishtrekker
One of my favorite teachers in the world taugh me physics for two years in high school. He was an amazing guy -- Vietnam vet, avid scuba diver, smart as hell but completely genuine and able to connect with all of the freaks and geeks like me...I still think about him and wonder if he's enjoying retirement. Sorry, totally OT, but just wanted to let you know that I think good science teachers are just fantastic people.  |
I wish I had a teacher like that.
Its just that the more you understand about the way the world apparently works, the more control you have over your own life. And really all kids want is to have a say in what they become and the way they live. Most are ready to get out of the house. So I attempt to arm them with an understanding so they can make their way. I think most human beings want to be in control of their lives, or at least want to know what they can and cannot control. That is very comforting for most people. Im tired of hearing about people getting pushed around because the have not the foggiest notion of how things work... socially or scientifically.
Education helps sets people free to do what they desire.