Yes, it does have Me in it.
Today we were privileged to enjoy a presentation from our foreign exchange student from Armenia, Inesa, about her culture and heritage. It was truly a great experience. Although I know a few things about that part of the world, it was great to have a first-hand source come and tell us about that country. I think we all learned a lot. It showed us a different culture and people from our own, and that there are more than one way to do life. Probably the biggest shock was how strict the education system is in Armenia. Students stand when a teacher walks in. They must sit up and fold their hands on their desk. Talking back is unheard of. Misbehaved students do not exist. Maybe we can learn a few things from them.
I think the biggest lesson that we can draw from this experience is how different their values are in Armenia. Although, yes, as Zac pointed out, Me is in the name, that is probably the only place where you can find it. From everything that Inesa told us, you could see that the people were not concerned about me, about how I will look, about how I can get ahead and achieve, about what I will get out of a situation or a person. The emphasis is overwhelming on the family and the people as a whole. The preoccupation is with what is best for us, how will others benefit from what I do. I even have a sneaking suspicion that they hardly think about themselves as individuals. It probably doesn't even strike them to consider themselves first and then everyone else. That would be foreign for them. And while individualism can be a great thing, it is rather sad to see how narcissistic our society has become. Although we have never technically seen our own faces, we consider nothing but what will please that face and how best to dress it up.
I am very glad that Inesa was able to come and talk to our classes. I hope the students gained as much from it as I did. And hopefully, just a little, they are able to understand and appreciate a world and life that is not their own.
13 comments:
Hey Mr.Tsvirinko!!!
When the girl from Armenia came it was so awesome. i learned alot about their culture and religion.They have history that is 4,900 years old!!!
this was a great expeirience.
Marisela Aboytes P.2
Hey Mr.Tsvirinko
I thought that the girl from Armenia was interesting. I liked looking at the awesome pictures of the mountains and learning about there culture
Alexandria Martinez p.2
Hey Mr. Tsvirinko, The exchange student from Armenia was very interesting. I learned how there land scape was and how they lived. The schooling was very strict. I liked how the pictures connected to how she was. This was a great experience.
Steve Seechan Per.2
The presentation of armenia was awesome. I couldnt really understand her. I thinks its pretty cool how you have to stand up when a teacher walks in our out of a classroom, i think it shows respect. Thier education is really strict. I would probably hate to stay with the same people for 10 years.
Maricela Romo P.4
I enjoyed the presentation. The differences are shown between us and Armenia just from the fact that the kids in Armenia have to sit a certain way with their arms placed on the desk and stand when the teacher enters. Obviously we're not used to that.
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Shantell Freeman
Per. 4
hey, mr. tsvirinko
the presentation was great..
i thought the church were awesome..
the one where there is the deep holeis..i mean like going up the stairs..its seems long and high..
bye!!!
Hey Mr. Tsvirinko
The Armenia presentation was pretty cool. Everything was interesting. It looks like a pretty cool place. Well, except for the Military thing. That was a little too much.
But anywho, you should get Kerim to come present to the class. He is very funny.
Maricela Rueda Per. 2
Mr. Tsvirinko,
I thought the presentation about Armenia was great. I learned a lot about their culture and history. I thought it was interesting that Armenian students have to stand when the teacher enters the room or leaves.
Patrick Lobb p.2
I thought the presention was really interesting I enjoyed It very much!!!!!
I'm sorry I missed this presentation. Being part Armenian and having lived in Armenia for awhile, I would have loved to hear the Armenian student's presentation. Including presenters from other cultures enhances learning. Keep up the good work.
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