Everything I have learned so far…how can I share this? First thing that comes to mind is a PowerPoint. A presentation directed at one level to students and at another level to their parents/guardians. Another idea would be finding a representative from an (hopefully nearby) organization that does rites work and interview them infront of the class. It would be difficult for me to write a convincing diary series or drama, as I have not personally experienced a rite.
That bubble map has been so popular, I found a way I can use it too! When thinking about how to advise constructing a rite, I needed a way to organize my thoughts. Thoughts around what a rite is supposed to actually DO. Once I know what it is I want to communicate, hopefully a format will follow.
This information is important to me because if more families start to use rites, the next generation of men will be more sure of themselves, more confident in their abilities, and able to actually LEAD among their friends and community.
My forthcoming presentation can be used to make simplified guidelines for crafting a rite for a modern audience. JUST enough information to make listeners curious, and/or form the skeleton for a rite creation of their own.
People I can think of who need to know this: parents (especially families where the dad is gone/absent/not in the picture), organizations already in the community that interact with youth, and young boys in general.
I think a PowerPoint would be best for my intentions. Something aimed at middle school students. I think the rite process should be completed come high school graduation, because in modern society the general assumption is 18 years equals adulthood. As a PowerPoint, it could be copied and shown in other places. Provided that the PowerPoint is constructed well, middle schoolers would pay attention and not be distracted.
This is an aspect of inquiry that I appreciate. I CHOOSE what the final project will be. I can remember so many times in high school where the subject matter was interesting, but I detested the project/presentation that involved it. This way, I can mold the information as I see it, and it lends inspiration and direction to my efforts.
It is nice having the option to choose the format most appropriate for the subject of a certain project, as opposed to most school projets that are assigned. What class or what type of environment will you show this power point? I could almost see it becoming a hot topic of discussion on whether or not people agree that it should be taught in a public school. Sounds interesting to me though, and I am excited to see how the power point turns out!
ReplyDeleteHmm...glad you pointed this out. I hold a bias that rites should NOT take place/originate in public schools, and the PP is reflecting that view. The current school policies of 'we cannot endorse a particular way of living' would hinder the entire process.
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