I like how the reading started out with questions to start getting the reading thinking and questioning. This reading made me nervous at first because it said "Reading Is Politics" and I really dislike politics. I understand politics and how they work. I just think sometimes people get so caught up in politics that they forget the difference between what is right and wrong and all of a sudden it is what is hard and what is easy.
The beginning of the reading was making great points about students curiosity and engaging students. It talks about a curriculum that encourages student questioning. This reminded me of an experience I had in high school. I had a crazy science teacher my sophomore year and he would always ask questions that --for lack of a better word-- would hurt my head! By not letting students question knowledge it shows them that the world is fixed and fine the way it is. It does not challenge them to pursue their questions which is not good.
Students are aware of when they are being taught and when they are just being given regurgitated information. Students always question why they are doing the things they are doing and how can they help the student. It is very important for the teacher to understand the student.
Comments: I thought this reading showed a good relation between education and politics. It gave many great examples of what schools should be doing to best educate their students and do not be afraid to challenge students knowledge and make them think
Hyperlink:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ouudXr-csZg
