DIALOGUE AND DISCUSSION ON EDUCATION, ENVIRONMENT AND RACE
Preface
Modern American society is involved in a delicate trap of its own
making. The trap is the dilemma of contemporary violence which is a
condition of existence that is affecting large numbers of the American
public. Violence is a mercurial condition or state which on the surface
appears to be simple to describe but, in reality, is as complex as the theory
of general relativity. Violence can be as natural as a volcano, as
wholesome as a football game, or as contrived as a well executed
lynching.
Historically, there have always been people who acknowledge the
tremendous role that violence plays in the affairs of mankind. Yet,
strangely, many are quite biased in their considerations of the causes and
effects of violent behavior. While attempts have been made, here and
there, to interpret the dynamics of violence in modern American society,
little information can be found which details the causes that give birth
to collective chaos.
be the “key to future survival.”
REFACE Please post here your insights regarding this work.Comment
@Joe D. Bell & Adisa---At this point you are the only (two-2) people that seem to be interested in starting a class regarding the book "violence in the Promised Land". Will set it up and we will start in the first week of December.
Namaska and Thank You!!!!!
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@Adisa-It is like putting a 5000 piece puzzle TOGETHER, you must go step by step!
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Violence – In the Promised Land
Remember the title; it is a great read and study guide. This book is a great recipe for examining the sources of what ills beset many of us in our country, the United States. Studies of these essential elements of violence could apprise us of the causes of violence and give us the opportunity to analyze them and develop cures for what ails us one element at a time. Many of us would be amazed to know the source of many instances of violence (causes) that affect us right now and we don’t have a clue as to its origin. What I am proud to know is that we can examine each of these elements of violence and determine how we can do things differently, prevent repetition of the past and develop better ways and means of removing the stigma of a violent people.
Let’s look at the numerous “elements of violence” as set out by the author, our very own, Dr. Clifford Black, in his book, Violence in the Promised Land. He did not necessarily put these elements in an order to indicate which one was first and in some manner suggest where to start to work on curing them in that order. However, an order or priority may be beneficial to cure these ills one cure at a time that is most efficient and effective for us.
We can enumerate the elements of violence cited in the book, then put them in an order, we will call a priority, and one by one determine how we can change each of these sources by analyzing and studying them and making them effective or ineffective in our lives. That means that we will revise some, strengthen some and completely abandon others.
My first priority: 1. Revise the Public School System in America, but we will start right here at home in Memphis. I don’t think we can be nearly as effective by trying to teach anyone what and how to learn by the rote method; there must be a better method that motivates students from the inside out. What would be better than for each individual to discover and implement his/her desire to find their own way in life? The best way to do that is to learn how to read. Reading changes what you think about and how you think about things, your world, and your life. With reading we get to see things from another perspective or another’s perspective.
Now, what could we do to change our school curricula and second of all, change the way we think about education? I suggest that if we only changed two things we will have come a long way to revolutionizing education in America. One thing is reading requirements: a strand of reading curriculum shall run from the grades K–12, each level expanding and intensifying at each succeeding level, emphasizing comprehension and speed.
Second Priority: 2. Teach levels of K-12 on “How to Study”. This is crucial. Even though that is what students do, the question becomes when do students learn how to study? Too much is assumed. I was never taught how to study; I have spoken with other graduates from college even and they tell me the same thing; they were never taught how to study. That is a gross mistake that borders on neglect; it may even be criminal. How can students do what is the heart of their existence while in school if they are not taught and not even given the tools to succeed. Even yet, how can we assume that the student has the tools it takes to succeed?
There you have it for the biggest changes to education. But, I am not through. There is so much irrelevant information in today’s school curricula. Much of the stuff being taught could be removed, revised or updated. Surely everyone does not have the same desires to pursue the same things in life and early on in life one ought to be learning how to learn. That alone will take them in any direction they want to go. Learning to read and how to studying will do more for students than anything else they will study. Reading and Studying are something they should m
Next month there will be an on-line course using this material as the starting square. If interested send message to Mr. Black and you will receive information regarding this effort.
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