It is said that religion is one of the topics we should never talk about in a small talk conversation, especially with someone we do not know. Since any different religion means a different belief, this is used to turning into a very controversial issue because of the reactions that may exist while talking. However, this certainly goes beyond small talk conversations, especially when it is about teaching students how to handle this topic at schools, regarding the fact that most of the Educational Systems do not encourage to teach about religion, but always a specific one.
When students are in their first years of primary education, usually (depending on the school) the whole class is taught the same religion, few years later, the children are able to choose if they want to be taught or not. This is for the families to teach them according their own beliefs. Nevertheless, if we talk about primary students who are people being raised by their families or any people closed to them, we can tell that they express themselves by the beliefs they have been taught; their faith is used to being strong and impossible to question as well.
While the years have gone by, being part of the Religion course, has lost all interest that it had once, students do not know what to believe in therefore, it is not motivating for them to be taught something that does not represent meaningful learning at all. Tp continue with this issue, the article posted in The Washington Post by Pamela K. Taylor, named: “Don’t teach Religion, teach about Religion," tends to answer why students have distanced themselves from Religion as a discussion issue. Despite the fact that new Education policies should be created about teaching Religion, this is where the teachers’ role takes place.
It is supposed that students are educated as critical thinkers; therefore teachers should not impose contents, instead, discussions should be opened for students to express their thoughts, so that everyone can learn one from the other.
Religion in the classroom is an issue where the teacher should behave neutral. This person should inform the children about the different cultures, their history and rituals, and also, give them the tools to be able to socialize and dicuss with people who believe differently from them. Educators are learning facilitators and models of respect as well, thus, students do not behave violently and are not intolerant either, while discussing.
Bibliography:
Taylor K, Pamela. "Don't teach Religion, Teach about Religion." On Faith. Mar 2007. The Washington Post <http://newsweek.washingtonpost.com/onfaith/panelists/pamela_k_taylor/2007/03/dont_teach_religion_teach_abou.html>.
Kafer, K. "Hoe to Teach Religion in Public Schools." Press. Aug 2002. The Heritage Foundation.
<http://www.heritage.org/press/commentary/ed083102.cfm>.
domingo, 29 de marzo de 2009
viernes, 20 de marzo de 2009
FORMALITY AND OBJECTIVITY
When we talk about academic writing, we refer to many characteristics that make it reliable. Two of these are: Formality and Objectivity
Formality: The main idea of this is to avoid colloquial language, such as “everyday speaking expressions”, swear words, contractions, abbreviations, phrasal verbs, “etc”.
For example:
-It is better to use the word “depart” rather “go”.
INFORMAL: She went at 4 pm.
FORMAL: She departed at 4:00 pm.
-We can use the word “opportunity” than “chance”.
IMFORMAL: You will just just one more chance to fulfill the objectives.
FORMAL: You will have one more opportunity to fulfill the objectives.
Objectivity: In academic writing, this concept aims for giving the reader only what is needed for him/her to be informed, it means, only the information, not what the author thinks or believe or what him/her has experienced in relation with the topic. The author should be more professional than personal for the ideas he/she gives.
For example:
“In my point of view this experience has been a great contribution…”
Exercise: Try to turn the following sentence, which is written in informal language, into formal language.
“Most people take drug overdoses because they find that it's difficult to sort out their problems clearly. That's why you should treat your patients in a clear way”.
Formality: The main idea of this is to avoid colloquial language, such as “everyday speaking expressions”, swear words, contractions, abbreviations, phrasal verbs, “etc”.
For example:
-It is better to use the word “depart” rather “go”.
INFORMAL: She went at 4 pm.
FORMAL: She departed at 4:00 pm.
-We can use the word “opportunity” than “chance”.
IMFORMAL: You will just just one more chance to fulfill the objectives.
FORMAL: You will have one more opportunity to fulfill the objectives.
Objectivity: In academic writing, this concept aims for giving the reader only what is needed for him/her to be informed, it means, only the information, not what the author thinks or believe or what him/her has experienced in relation with the topic. The author should be more professional than personal for the ideas he/she gives.
For example:
“In my point of view this experience has been a great contribution…”
Exercise: Try to turn the following sentence, which is written in informal language, into formal language.
“Most people take drug overdoses because they find that it's difficult to sort out their problems clearly. That's why you should treat your patients in a clear way”.
miércoles, 5 de noviembre de 2008
Valeria's last post correction
In generally (w.e.) you can have a much (delete it) photograph (sp.) that you like very much, all (delete it) whit (sp.) beutifull (sp.) moments or spetial (sp.) signification (ww.). In my case I like to much the photograf whit my family or of landscape of plaes (sp.) that I visite (sp.) in any moument (sp.).A photoghaf(sp.) I like is one of (w prep.) Punta Arenas, the Torres del Paine, because this show (wvf) a greate (ww.) landscape, the magnificent (w adj f) of the Natural places y (and ?) I this transport (w v f) me to memories.This don´t (w aux ) show any people, but whit (sp.) this I remember (sp.) many moments.other (ww.) photograph (sp.) is a I state (what do you mean by “state”?) whit (sp.) my cousins in a summer in a (?), when I was four or five year (wnf) (sm.), (p.)
Valeria check out your spelling!!!
Valeria check out your spelling!!!
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miércoles 7 de mayo de 2008
Hey Mr. Dj; put a record on!!
During these years at U, I think I’ve talked quite enough about my big wish for meeting Bono; which is one of my favourite famous people, not as a musician only but a human being. Nevertheless, there is a very successful woman in showbiz that always surprises us with her different and very stylish fashion and of course her performances and new songs. I’m talking about the incomparable Madonna.My perfect way to meet her would be going with her to one of her concerts, I mean, be there in the pre, while, and post (which means party I think!) During she is in her singing and dancing rehearsals, wardrobe testing, make up session, etc I’d talk to know where she gets the inspiration from in order to do those kinds of performances, I’d take advantage of the time spent with her to know how she keeps herself that fit, the kind of routine, etc. There is another thing that comes to my mind; which is what her daughter Lourdes said time ago; that she felt ashamed of the way her mother’s perform on the stage (making reference to the way she dance and to that lesbian behaviour she sometimes has). I’d like to know her opinion and how she feels about it. In my opinion, these shouldn’t be unimportant words for a mother who has devoted her life to lights and flashes. I’m sure that Madonna has an interesting and sometimes kind of bizarre way of living that I’d like to be part of just for a while.
miércoles 7 de mayo de 2008
Hey Mr. Dj; put a record on!!
During these years at U, I think I’ve talked quite enough about my big wish of meeting Bono; which is one of my favourite famous people, not as a musician only, but a human being as well. Nevertheless, there is a very successful woman in showbiz that always surprises us with her different and very stylish fashion and of course with her performances and new songs. I’m talking about the incomparable Madonna.
My perfect way to meet her would be going on one of her tours, I mean, be there in the pre, while, and post (which means party I think!). I’d love to attend (During she is in) deleted her singing and dancing rehearsals, wardrobe testing, make up session, etc. I’d (talk ?) like to know where she gets the inspiration from in order to do those kinds of performances. I’d take advantage of the time spent with her to know how she keeps herself that fit, the kind of routine, etc. There is another thing that comes to my mind; which is what her daughter Lourdes said time ago; that she felt ashamed of the way her mother’s performs on the stage (making reference to the way she dance and to that lesbian behaviour she sometimes has). I’d like to know her opinion and how she feels about it. In my opinion, these shouldn’t be unimportant words for a mother who has devoted her life to lights and flashes. I’m sure that Madonna has an interesting, and sometimes kind of bizarre, way of living that I’d like to be part of, but just for a while.
Hey Mr. Dj; put a record on!!
During these years at U, I think I’ve talked quite enough about my big wish for meeting Bono; which is one of my favourite famous people, not as a musician only but a human being. Nevertheless, there is a very successful woman in showbiz that always surprises us with her different and very stylish fashion and of course her performances and new songs. I’m talking about the incomparable Madonna.My perfect way to meet her would be going with her to one of her concerts, I mean, be there in the pre, while, and post (which means party I think!) During she is in her singing and dancing rehearsals, wardrobe testing, make up session, etc I’d talk to know where she gets the inspiration from in order to do those kinds of performances, I’d take advantage of the time spent with her to know how she keeps herself that fit, the kind of routine, etc. There is another thing that comes to my mind; which is what her daughter Lourdes said time ago; that she felt ashamed of the way her mother’s perform on the stage (making reference to the way she dance and to that lesbian behaviour she sometimes has). I’d like to know her opinion and how she feels about it. In my opinion, these shouldn’t be unimportant words for a mother who has devoted her life to lights and flashes. I’m sure that Madonna has an interesting and sometimes kind of bizarre way of living that I’d like to be part of just for a while.
miércoles 7 de mayo de 2008
Hey Mr. Dj; put a record on!!
During these years at U, I think I’ve talked quite enough about my big wish of meeting Bono; which is one of my favourite famous people, not as a musician only, but a human being as well. Nevertheless, there is a very successful woman in showbiz that always surprises us with her different and very stylish fashion and of course with her performances and new songs. I’m talking about the incomparable Madonna.
My perfect way to meet her would be going on one of her tours, I mean, be there in the pre, while, and post (which means party I think!). I’d love to attend (During she is in) deleted her singing and dancing rehearsals, wardrobe testing, make up session, etc. I’d (talk ?) like to know where she gets the inspiration from in order to do those kinds of performances. I’d take advantage of the time spent with her to know how she keeps herself that fit, the kind of routine, etc. There is another thing that comes to my mind; which is what her daughter Lourdes said time ago; that she felt ashamed of the way her mother’s performs on the stage (making reference to the way she dance and to that lesbian behaviour she sometimes has). I’d like to know her opinion and how she feels about it. In my opinion, these shouldn’t be unimportant words for a mother who has devoted her life to lights and flashes. I’m sure that Madonna has an interesting, and sometimes kind of bizarre, way of living that I’d like to be part of, but just for a while.
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miércoles 30 de abril de 2008
I`d wish it was Summertime
Have you noticed how beautiful Chile is? please, don’t think I’m being cheesy, because it`s true!, and we all know it...We can find the most beautiful landscapes of the desert in the North as well as all the lakes, volcanos, green areas and rain forests in the South, going through all the beaches along the coast. If I had to write about a nice place in Chile, I`d definitely do it about Pichilemu, which is a fine place located in Región del Libertador Bernardo O`Higgins by the coast, It is a small city and at the same time a good place to spend summer time, actually my family and I go every year to visit my grandaddy who lives there. What I enjoy the most from Pichilemu are its wonderful beaches, which are huge and well known for its enormeous waves that are surfed by many surfers (very logical...), men and women; most of them from different nationalities. Because of this, people can take advantage and practice English, what is what I usually do . My favourite beach is called Punta de Lobos, which is one of the biggest. I like it because it is never full of people and nobody bothers you when you`re having a sunbathing, and also you can enjoy the waves your way, but always being carefull. Around 7 o`clock many people have walks along the beach and wait until the sun set.
This is a very relaxing place, it`s not like all those crowded coastal towns. Go and visit it, and of course, try surfing!
Have you noticed how beautiful Chile is? please, don’t think I’m being cheesy, because it’s true!, and we all know it...We can find the most beautiful landscapes of the desert in the North as well as all the lakes, volcanoes, green areas and rain forests in the South, going through all the beaches along the coast. If I had to write about a nice place in Chile, I`d definitely do it about Pichilemu, which is a fine place located in Región del Libertador Bernardo O`Higgins by the coast. It is a small city and at the same time a good place to spend summer time, actually my family and I go every year to visit my granddaddy who lives there.
What I enjoy the most from Pichilemu are its wonderful beaches, which are huge and well known for its enormous waves that are ridden by many surfers (very logical...) deleted, men and women; most of them from different nationalities. Because of this, people can take advantage and practice English, what is what I usually do. My favourite beach is called Punta de Lobos, which is one of the biggest. I like it because it is never crowded and nobody bothers you when you’re having a sunbathing, and also you can enjoy the waves your way, but always being careful. Around 7 o’clock many people have walks along the beach and wait until the sun set.
This is a very relaxing place; it’s not like all those crowded coastal towns. Go and visit it, and of course, try surfing!
I`d wish it was Summertime
Have you noticed how beautiful Chile is? please, don’t think I’m being cheesy, because it`s true!, and we all know it...We can find the most beautiful landscapes of the desert in the North as well as all the lakes, volcanos, green areas and rain forests in the South, going through all the beaches along the coast. If I had to write about a nice place in Chile, I`d definitely do it about Pichilemu, which is a fine place located in Región del Libertador Bernardo O`Higgins by the coast, It is a small city and at the same time a good place to spend summer time, actually my family and I go every year to visit my grandaddy who lives there. What I enjoy the most from Pichilemu are its wonderful beaches, which are huge and well known for its enormeous waves that are surfed by many surfers (very logical...), men and women; most of them from different nationalities. Because of this, people can take advantage and practice English, what is what I usually do . My favourite beach is called Punta de Lobos, which is one of the biggest. I like it because it is never full of people and nobody bothers you when you`re having a sunbathing, and also you can enjoy the waves your way, but always being carefull. Around 7 o`clock many people have walks along the beach and wait until the sun set.
This is a very relaxing place, it`s not like all those crowded coastal towns. Go and visit it, and of course, try surfing!
Have you noticed how beautiful Chile is? please, don’t think I’m being cheesy, because it’s true!, and we all know it...We can find the most beautiful landscapes of the desert in the North as well as all the lakes, volcanoes, green areas and rain forests in the South, going through all the beaches along the coast. If I had to write about a nice place in Chile, I`d definitely do it about Pichilemu, which is a fine place located in Región del Libertador Bernardo O`Higgins by the coast. It is a small city and at the same time a good place to spend summer time, actually my family and I go every year to visit my granddaddy who lives there.
What I enjoy the most from Pichilemu are its wonderful beaches, which are huge and well known for its enormous waves that are ridden by many surfers (very logical...) deleted, men and women; most of them from different nationalities. Because of this, people can take advantage and practice English, what is what I usually do. My favourite beach is called Punta de Lobos, which is one of the biggest. I like it because it is never crowded and nobody bothers you when you’re having a sunbathing, and also you can enjoy the waves your way, but always being careful. Around 7 o’clock many people have walks along the beach and wait until the sun set.
This is a very relaxing place; it’s not like all those crowded coastal towns. Go and visit it, and of course, try surfing!
miércoles, 29 de octubre de 2008
UCHILE students post correction
Valeria's post correction
My favourite piece of technologic (wnf.)
My favourite instrument of technology is the notebook. because (n.n) i (c.) see the notebook (replace it writing “it”) like (ww.) an amazing tool. Whit (sp.) this you can do anything (ww.) as a computer but whit (sp.) the advantage that you can go to any place and still can (nn.) used (wvf.) it . The true is that I don't have my own notebook, but many times I have used one of this (ww. And wo.). Generally I use this tool for do (wvf.) things that (nn.) refeer (wvf.)to the university, because (sm.) is better when you need won more time (we.) and do this comfortably in a different place of your home (wo.). In my case (p.) as I don't have this (p.) for that reason (nn.) I can't use it very often but, in the future, when I have a notebook surely I will every day working in him ( wo. And w prep.). I believe that if this technology (wnf.) piece didn't exist (p.) the (nn.) communications processes (sm.) long more time (we.) and that (sm.) affect in a slow of the productivity (waf. And wo.) (first, write what is being affected and then the way.)
My favourite piece of technologic (wnf.)
My favourite instrument of technology is the notebook. because (n.n) i (c.) see the notebook (replace it writing “it”) like (ww.) an amazing tool. Whit (sp.) this you can do anything (ww.) as a computer but whit (sp.) the advantage that you can go to any place and still can (nn.) used (wvf.) it . The true is that I don't have my own notebook, but many times I have used one of this (ww. And wo.). Generally I use this tool for do (wvf.) things that (nn.) refeer (wvf.)to the university, because (sm.) is better when you need won more time (we.) and do this comfortably in a different place of your home (wo.). In my case (p.) as I don't have this (p.) for that reason (nn.) I can't use it very often but, in the future, when I have a notebook surely I will every day working in him ( wo. And w prep.). I believe that if this technology (wnf.) piece didn't exist (p.) the (nn.) communications processes (sm.) long more time (we.) and that (sm.) affect in a slow of the productivity (waf. And wo.) (first, write what is being affected and then the way.)
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