The Elijah School

Should Obama’s Speech be Shown in Christian Schools?

We won’t be showing it simply because I think these kind of “stay in school” speeches are tiresome cliches. But I think there are good arguments for and against showing the speech; lots of people find the whole televised-address-to-kids idea akin to indoctrination, some object to the rumored “How did the President inspire you today?” follow-ups.  On the pro side, showing the speech might get students talking and thinking about issues beyond politics related to discernment and critical thinking. Here is a great piece from WORLDmag.com, a Christian news service:

http://online.worldmag.com/2009/09/05/should-obamas-speech-be-shown-in-christian-schools/

I’m also not sure that hands-on learning is well-served by asking kids to sit still and listen to a politician’s speech when many adults have trouble with it.

One Response to “Should Obama’s Speech be Shown in Christian Schools?”

1. Josue says:

   September 9, 2009 at 1:45 am

   This might be the sort of thing that could be shown in shorter clips, and used as discussion starting points as a “discerning-training” opportunity.

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