Aaron, I enjoy your interpretation of topics in the class. Wow, as I watched this video I thought of many students who are sitting in that same seat day after day without being noticed. These are the words that overwhelmed me as a watched: connecting…interest…understanding…mindful…feeling…artistic…belief…we all matter…presence…acceptance…denied…loss…boredom…fitting in…fear…frustration…bullying…save me…stuck…lost…outcast…different…norm… rage…unspoken
I've heard this song on the radio before, but never realized that it stemmed from a real-life tragedy. The video prompted me to do some research on the story: http://www.fivehorizons.com/songs/aug99/jeremy_article.shtml
It makes me wonder about all of the students that are currently having the same feelings as Jeremy once did. How can we reach out to these students? How can we make a difference in making students feel that they are worth something (when they don't feel they are worth anything at home)?
It provokes me to think about bullying and also the Columbine tragedy.
That was REALLY powerful, indeed! My goodness, I never knew that was the music video. Pearl Jam always comes up with great ones. This also provoked me to think about this event that happened really close to home, at a local gym where my dad works out. He actually responded to this scene (as an FBI agent) and helped with the investigation of the perp. http://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09216/988585-100.stm
The gunman apparently was sort of similar in its own way with a misunderstood man, bullied and angered to the point of a tragic outcome. It was horrible that he went after women, but they were apparently his source of frustration in life and he felt misunderstood from his teenage years. It was an odd story, but it had some similarities in the fact that those feelings of neglect, bullying, and being misunderstood really resonate. It's important for us to intervene when we can as educators. Those matters are all too serious when the students are growing up in such a volatile stage in their lives.
Very nice choice, very moving. I am particularly moved by the flashes of words in this video, Peers, Bored, and Genesis 3.6. When I think about Genesis Chapter 3, it discusses the fall of Adam and Eve, the Ademic sin and the fall of humanity as we know it. This video is speaking of the fact that as a human family, our first parents seemed to fail us, and for so many people, their current parents do the same. Either death, or ignorance, or vacancy... All of these things are parts of our students lives. We need to be their for them, be able to tell them that life will get better soon, and that they have reason to move forward and to live functioning lives, ones that can contribute to the world. Aaron, thanks for sharing this....
Aaron, I had no idea what the video was when I clicked on the link. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Jeremy by Pearl Jam. I was one of those kids in school who wore flannels and ripped up jeans. I followed grunge religously. I can still remember how devastated I was when I heard the news about Kurt Cobain. I think the grunge movement was very important not only in the musical world but also in its contributions to society and our culture. It was way of teens to express themselves and let people know that the world was changing. More and more issues were affecting adolescents that people were unaware of, and through songs like Jeremy people suddenly became aware of the stuggles and pressures that occur during adolescence. It is a very powerful and moving piece. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
It is difficult to realize that some students will resort to murder or suicide to solve their school problems. In my opinion, we need more counselors and resource people in our schools.
Aaron, Thanks for sharing this video. I did not know at first that the video was referring to the real story, so I researched it and found out the truth. It is a shocking story, but it reflects many issues that the society is facing right now. Many children and adolescents are bullied and made fun of by their classmates and peers. Preteens and teenagers are especially vulnerable, since during this time they try to fit in and find themselves. Bullies do not care what the other person feels and when tragedies like that happen we only wonder what triggered this and if it could have been prevented. In addition, many parents, caregivers, teachers, and even classmates do not react when they see that the child is in depression or mansions suicide in conversations and jokes. Sometimes canceling and talk with psychologist can prevent similar tragedies.
Aaron, I enjoy your interpretation of topics in the class. Wow, as I watched this video I thought of many students who are sitting in that same seat day after day without being noticed. These are the words that overwhelmed me as a watched: connecting…interest…understanding…mindful…feeling…artistic…belief…we all matter…presence…acceptance…denied…loss…boredom…fitting in…fear…frustration…bullying…save me…stuck…lost…outcast…different…norm…
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I've heard this song on the radio before, but never realized that it stemmed from a real-life tragedy. The video prompted me to do some research on the story: http://www.fivehorizons.com/songs/aug99/jeremy_article.shtml
ReplyDeleteIt makes me wonder about all of the students that are currently having the same feelings as Jeremy once did. How can we reach out to these students? How can we make a difference in making students feel that they are worth something (when they don't feel they are worth anything at home)?
It provokes me to think about bullying and also the Columbine tragedy.
Very powerful video. I'm speechless
That was REALLY powerful, indeed! My goodness, I never knew that was the music video. Pearl Jam always comes up with great ones. This also provoked me to think about this event that happened really close to home, at a local gym where my dad works out. He actually responded to this scene (as an FBI agent) and helped with the investigation of the perp.
ReplyDeletehttp://www.post-gazette.com/pg/09216/988585-100.stm
The gunman apparently was sort of similar in its own way with a misunderstood man, bullied and angered to the point of a tragic outcome. It was horrible that he went after women, but they were apparently his source of frustration in life and he felt misunderstood from his teenage years. It was an odd story, but it had some similarities in the fact that those feelings of neglect, bullying, and being misunderstood really resonate. It's important for us to intervene when we can as educators. Those matters are all too serious when the students are growing up in such a volatile stage in their lives.
Aaron
ReplyDeleteVery nice choice, very moving. I am particularly moved by the flashes of words in this video, Peers, Bored, and Genesis 3.6. When I think about Genesis Chapter 3, it discusses the fall of Adam and Eve, the Ademic sin and the fall of humanity as we know it. This video is speaking of the fact that as a human family, our first parents seemed to fail us, and for so many people, their current parents do the same. Either death, or ignorance, or vacancy... All of these things are parts of our students lives. We need to be their for them, be able to tell them that life will get better soon, and that they have reason to move forward and to live functioning lives, ones that can contribute to the world. Aaron, thanks for sharing this....
Aaron, I had no idea what the video was when I clicked on the link. I was pleasantly surprised when I saw Jeremy by Pearl Jam. I was one of those kids in school who wore flannels and ripped up jeans. I followed grunge religously. I can still remember how devastated I was when I heard the news about Kurt Cobain. I think the grunge movement was very important not only in the musical world but also in its contributions to society and our culture. It was way of teens to express themselves and let people know that the world was changing. More and more issues were affecting adolescents that people were unaware of, and through songs like Jeremy people suddenly became aware of the stuggles and pressures that occur during adolescence. It is a very powerful and moving piece. Thanks for the trip down memory lane!
ReplyDeleteIt is difficult to realize that some students will resort to murder or suicide to solve their school problems. In my opinion, we need more counselors and resource people in our schools.
ReplyDeleteVery inspirational Aaron!!! I love becauce it is a different kind of post and a very DEEP one!!
ReplyDeleteAaron,
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing this video. I did not know at first that the video was referring to the real story, so I researched it and found out the truth. It is a shocking story, but it reflects many issues that the society is facing right now. Many children and adolescents are bullied and made fun of by their classmates and peers. Preteens and teenagers are especially vulnerable, since during this time they try to fit in and find themselves. Bullies do not care what the other person feels and when tragedies like that happen we only wonder what triggered this and if it could have been prevented.
In addition, many parents, caregivers, teachers, and even classmates do not react when they see that the child is in depression or mansions suicide in conversations and jokes. Sometimes canceling and talk with psychologist can prevent similar tragedies.