walking on watter

Walking on Water:

Walking on Water By Derrick Jenson

"As is true for most people I know, I've always loved learning. As is also true for most people I know, I always hated school. Why is that?“ -Derrick Jensen “Walking on Water” (pg. 3) :

"As is true for most people I know, I've always loved learning. As is also true for most people I know, I always hated school. Why is that?“ -Derrick Jensen “Walking on Water” (pg. 3)

Major Themes:

Major Themes Dehumanizing people Questioning our educational system Actively rebelling to state beliefs Peoples’ feelings of alienation Reaching in depth to reveal our emotions

What does the author say?:

What does the author say? Jensen says by making us think we can bypass the way we are robotically taught to learn The only way the school system can truly educate us is by creating an atmosphere where students strive and enjoy to learn Everyone is a writer, it just depends on their motivation Motivation is taken away by the school system and closed-minded teachers

What the school system prevents:

What the school system prevents Creativity The ability to think for ourselves Individuality Rebellion

…continued:

…continued The love of learning Knowing oneself and what one enjoys to do Going into a job/career that one enjoys

Pro’s of Walking on Water:

Pro’s of Walking on Water Questioning authority Shows how enjoyable learning is when exploring one’s own mind and abilities Teaches one to strive for more How every person can be a good writer if they are willing to take the risk to explore emotions Demonstrates to the reader how much school dehumanizes people and how this is destroying our society

Con’s of Walking on Water:

Con’s of Walking on Water Some people will argue that they truly do hate to think and to learn Religious people might find it offensive Some people may not actually learn to write better nor will take advice of book Upsetting to learn that everything learned in school is false

Slide 9:

“How well does schooling foster the uniqueness of each child who passes through? Does schooling make children happier? For that matter, does our culture as a whole engender happy children? What does each new child receive in exchange for the so many hours for years on end that she or he gives to the school system ?“ –Derrick Jensen

Powerpoint by: Brittany Pape:

Powerpoint by: Brittany Pape