In this era of "No Child Left Behind" I applaud any teacher who goes above and beyond the call of duty to enhance the learning of a student. Everyone learns in different ways. For some, visual stimulation is the fastest way for a child to pick up on what they are being taught. Yet, can a teacher cross the line? I was absolutely stunned when I heard that a white female teacher tied up two black female students. It was an attempt to teach fellow students about what slaves probably went through when they were taken from their homes in Africa, and sold into slavery in America. I can understand what she was trying to do, but there must have been a better way. What I can say is that one of the students, who was tied up, expressed that she has been traumatized by the experience, and has reservations about returning to her class. Would you have trepidations?
http://www.nydailynews.com/ny_local/2008/12/05/2008-12-05_new_york_teacher_binds_black_students_du.html
"Forgetting history is tantamount to depriving your ancestors of their struggles." Dr. BLR
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