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How do we talk about issues that matter?

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When thinking about this question there is no perfect answer to it. There are definitely ways that we can try and approach talking about issues, but I do not think that there is a for sure perfect way to talk about some subjects. The best way to start a talk that is about issues is to understand that it will be uncomfortable. There will be issues and blame on certain parties and that can be uncomfortable. We just need to stay level-headed! Also going into any conversation, I think we need to treat everyone with respect and understanding. If we go into conversations with rough topics, it can seem more of a call-out than a conversation. We are not trying to accuse people simply just talk about it.  When talking about issues that matter, we need to also bring facts that back up our own topic or even argument. Not as a weapon but more for proof. We want people to be informed and learn about these issues so having information and facts that back us up can help the person learn of what w...

How is teaching portrayed to the public?

 When thinking back to your old teachers you usually think of an amazing teacher that meant the world to you or one that you just could not stand to be around. Either way no one really talks about the "normal" teacher that is just doing their job. Not wrong by any mean but not necessarily in the best way. When you think about  teaching the public tends to extend off their own experiences and or some kind of movie that really spoke to them. Some people think that teaching is an admirable job that is very rewarding for the teachers and their students under them. While others think that it is a stupid job that gets paid nothing to babysit teens and children. Teaching can be portrayed differently based on what culture you live in too. In the YouTube video we watched it explained how teachers in other cultures are much more respected then ones in America. They think of teachers as wise people that offer wisdom and can teach people valuable things. While many people in America do n...