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Originally posted by Ted Promo It wasn't even a word.

"laughing out loud" is three words.

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Every morning, upon arrival, the school soundsystem should be playing Nu NRG at Orgasmatron

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Originally posted by Mr Game+Watch In college, I had an art teacher who would play all this annoying free jazz during drawing sessions. What made it all the more ironic was that my teacher was a minimal producer (this was back in 2000, years before minimal became so massive and commercialized) on a first name basis with Richie Hawtin. I asked him to play some of his stuff but he was like "I don't think it'll be everyone's cup of tea". I would've rather minimal than free jazz :P The teacher's name was Mike Parker, name ring a bell to any of you minimal fans?

True story? That's really cool.

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LOL! Are you sure you are a teacher? As a teacher myself I know that that kind of pedagogical methods would never pass through here. You would simply disqualify yourself as a teacher and get rejected instantly. Also I make no connection whatsoever between the stuff you educate and the music. And third a teacher is responsible of being objective in his education. Pushing your own taste of music on them is not very objective.

In response to the questions presented by Rebel9

Are you sure I am a teacher? – 4 yrs undergrad, 1 yr education degree, 1 graduate work, yrs 8+ educational positions including youth at risk, children with autism, teaching in Ghana, outdoor education, conventional education classrooms… pass that question with flying colours!

Disqualify as a teacher and get rejected instantly – I’m high skeptical of this idea however unlike you I shall not base comments on ignorance or judge the content of your character. If this is the educational system that you teach in, I have pity for you


No connection with education and music – we teach material that students will question and ponder. We encourage critical consumers of material. For example, reading a text and understanding biased opinions and then providing an opinion based upon evidence – I teach skills not limited to knowledge of the curriculum - the titles of the songs were to get them thinking

Teacher being objective – this of course I complete agree – the material I teach is always objective – I would never impose personal believes – not sure how you equate using creative teaching methods with pushing my musical tastes - they are not required to enjoy the music – just make greater connections.

As a fellow educator I’m must say I’m slightly disappointed with your response. You make some legitimate points however you come across as condescending. I am surprised that you cannot understand the value of this teaching method. I would of course be interested in reading your response, particularly your perspective of what an educational experience should be.

Your time and thoughts are of course appreciated

the reason why I was critical was the way you presented your education. to start a lesson with a track called Questions must be asked and then finish with another one which is called Answers makes no sense. Especially since both are EDM tunes and not some tunes where you take notice of the vocals. I would be surprised to see if any of your students made the connection.
It's like playing two totally random tunes and ask the students "did you make the connection?". How on earth can that help to make a logical connection in their education?
Note that I have nothing against music being played in the classroom.
I myself have had historical classes and used music as a pedagogical tool to shape the presentation better. And it worked great.
But I fail to see how your students would make a connection between the tunes, two tunes that apart from their titles (which I suppose the students dont even know) have nothing in common.

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They must start with the basics.Start of with Sandstorm. Choon.

Yes america, these are your teachers. In this case canada, but what's the difference.

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Originally posted by ToxicGreenWaste Yes america, these are your teachers. In this case canada, but what's the difference.

MAJOR differences...u obv havent been to both countries, so i dont blame you for ur opinion

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Originally posted by wotyzoid True story? That's really cool.

Yup, very true... Check out the Discogs page of the artist... I went to SUNY Buffalo for college.

No way you could do that over here, never ever ever. Except during actual music classes.

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Originally posted by TheVrk MAJOR differences...u obv havent been to both countries, so i dont blame you for ur opinion

I've been to british columbia and alberta multiple times.

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Originally posted by IpLaYWiTLiGhTs I see the hippy's ways have rubbed off on you...

In what sense? Openmindedness?