Roid Rock
Jul 23, 2020
1 min read
This is the story of my rowdy cat Rocket, who had to take a lot of steroids for a period of time. 💪
I’ve been meaning to try my hand at more long-form comics, and have been working on this on/off for the past 3-4 months. In reality it was quite a serious situation, but I like to reflect on the humorous side of it.
There is something approachable about discussing exploring student choice in democratic education through situations people can actually picture. Choosing an activity can involve discussing responsibilities as well as personal preferences. That connection helps me see why democratic education ideas can be worth a closer look. I am still thinking through the details, and a small example would help me picture how this works in practice. How can a learning community make decisions that include quieter voices?
My first thought about studying economics through familiar decisions is that the everyday experience deserves as much attention as the larger explanation. An everyday choice can introduce a concept that otherwise feels detached from ordinary life. Seen this way, economics learning examples becomes a topic to explore rather than something to sum up too quickly. I would probably come back to this question after trying to work through one concrete example rather than deciding immediately. How would you choose an example that shows a trade-off clearly?
When it comes to connecting literature with everyday school questions, I would rather understand one useful detail properly than rush through a long list of ideas. A literary character's choices can provide a starting point for discussing ordinary dilemmas. Seen this way, Prus literature education becomes a topic to explore rather than something to sum up too quickly. I am more curious about the process than a polished result, because the steps in between are usually where questions appear. How would you invite students to support their interpretation with specific details?
My first thought about understanding civic spaces and public communication is that the everyday experience deserves as much attention as the larger explanation. A public information page becomes easier to use when its purpose is clear from the start. I would keep that thought nearby when looking for ideas about civic information literacy. I am more curious about the process than a polished result, because the steps in between are usually where questions appear. What helps visitors find the information they need without already knowing the system?
I can see why developing useful skills through small tasks would invite discussion, since different people will bring different experiences to the same question. Completing a modest task can show which parts of a new skill still need attention. It also gives the phrase practical skills development a clearer meaning than a label on its own. I would be interested in a simple example, because it is often the ordinary details that make an idea memorable. How do you choose an exercise that tests understanding rather than memory alone?