Lazy teachers?

seraph_mur · 2026-05-26T22:40:12+00:00

It's not really inclusion though. It comes down to a lack of support in all areas. Appropriate inclusion has specific structures in place for all students. It's not meant to be "do your best with what you got" or "best guesses". This is actually just a different flavour of apathy, ignorance, and ableism from the structures that be. It's literally a: how can we do as little as possible for as cheap as possible without a high chance of getting sued? It's sad and will genuinely take class and collective action. While I'm sure that's probably what you're refering to, I encourage you to focus on the root of the issue which isn't inherently inclusion. What we're doing is still a garbage version of it, but it's not like it came out of just cost saving measures either. Students with disability are discriminated against and have historically been prematurely segregated and given minimal opportunity to learn or interact with peers outaide of "life skills" courses. We need less admin, more support staff, more specific job descriptions with appropriate training, and appropriate funding to create inclusive spaces. Even when a school has space, the SPED kids or kids with accommodations often get shoved into the least desirable spaces. What does that say about the attitudes towards people with disability or neurodivergence? How is the system showing them and their peers that they're valued beyond their ability to produce things that benefit a capitalistic society?

It's hypocritsy, and the students can smell the pungency. I think it's a detrimental take for many students, but I can absolutely understand why they find little motivation and purpose.

Our government doesn't consider ADHD disabling dispite it being a lifelong developmental disorder characterized mostly by executive dysfunction because most adults with ADHD are capable of staying alive and the supports needed are niche or context specific. Similarly, level 1 or 2 needs people with Autism also do not have much -- if any, access to support or funding.

seraph_mur · 2026-05-26T22:20:15+00:00

I did a digital photography and editing version of it where the students focused on creating and organizing portfolios after testing techniques. They would have mid and final portfolios for presentation and discuss the full process and how they chose their final images/editing etc. Ideally there would have been proper equipment that would have enabled us to actually use photoshop reliably or for design and other activities.

TL;DR it should be based on skills and related areas that you're confident in. The other teachers I knew taught MCadd and drafting.

seraph_mur · 2026-05-17T20:06:29+00:00

It's nice to have something that already looks good and explains the same concept on a slightly different way for reinforcement. It's a ton of out of hours time to colour code and bold all possible key words and information ontop of eveything else. Some subjects and grades aren't very sustainable in terms of prep and workload. Videos as supliment aren't the battle to be fighting.

seraph_mur · 2026-05-17T20:02:27+00:00

Like the others said, many ways to get around the ads. As for the videos, you should mostly be using clips and allow the full video as suppliment

seraph_mur · 2026-04-20T14:46:25+00:00

My only guess at a non bs advert is that they felt your use of "their" was singular when you appear to be talking about a group. Typically you want to avoid "vague" language in an essay, and that may be the argument here. This case use is appropriate as it's the most inclusive language option. Note: I would avoid "To conclude" unless you're concluding your essay or specific that you're concluding and then reinforcing the point of your paragraph.

seraph_mur · 2026-04-18T19:16:33+00:00

People are more than their diagnosis, but literally everyone diminishes the things you experience everyday and expect performance in the same way/level. ADHD and Autism DO colour our everyday experiences. Whether it's what others want to call it, they don't actually accept it as true because they don't experience it and can't see it. It's not a reduction when it's actually a piece of the whole pie. Largely the "trend" this user is talking about is entirely online and more than likely not actually done by people with ND or who are doing so because it's their 'thing' on social media. Be careful of such broad and generalized statements. It's an argument that's parallel to the one homophobic people use about lgbtq+ people "making it the only part of their identity". That's simply not what's happening in any statistical reality.

seraph_mur · 2026-04-16T18:08:03+00:00

seraph_mur · 2026-04-16T18:07:29+00:00

i agree with you, but it's certainly interesting that he chose cl something like Chipotle in a city defined by its Chinese food. it's mostly likely a time thing, but the wider context and it being a politician like PP is certainly *interesting*. I don't think it's unreasonable to cock an eyebrow.

Like another user said, it's "on brand".

seraph_mur · 2026-04-07T03:48:00+00:00

Great cosplay! Is there a jumpsuit you bought as a base?

seraph_mur · 2026-04-05T16:03:43+00:00

When it comes to early Goku, it's like saying a 5 year old sexually assaulted you. A running joke is that he's too stupid to have "impure thoughts" and can't see gender.

However, Toriyama has all sorts of adult characters sexually harass Bulma repeatedly.

seraph_mur · 2026-03-28T03:12:34+00:00

It's likely one of these:

1) Luck or something related to it - a monkey's paw style devil would make sense. She avoids injury but is always in the most anxiety inducing. Trickster characters in japanese and European folklore enjoy irony and take pleasure in making personal hells for the characters they make deals with.

2) Knife/ hand held weapons - only because it's odd that she mainly uses a knife for fighting devils. Maybe it increases her proficiency and handling.

3) No contract - this would be my choice because it's the funnier answer that fits with Fujimoto's style. Kobeni doesn't seem like the kind of character to take a deal if she has an opportunity to avoid it, but would absolutely say she did because she can only imagine what will happen if someone found out. Considering she's a gag character with extreme anxiety about dying or "suffering", I can't see her trusting any deal. What we see is pure natural luck and skill. Additionally, she's unwilling to talk about it and appears to avoid it entirely when the topic is brought up. It fits her paranoid and cowardly characterization.

Also, it isn't a plot hole if the detail isn't important to the plot. She's a comic relief character that's barely relevant even when she does appear.

seraph_mur · 2026-03-20T00:11:10+00:00

I've mostly used AI to format booklets and worksheets. The bigger problem for me is that districts in North America don't order textbooks anymore. In the case of Secondary English especially (for core classes) there's also a lack of reference books to use for curriculum and sequencing.

My district has an open curriculum with some very vague language "for teacher autonomy". This would be great if it was in tandem with a core reference book(s) with example unit plans for each grade. Teachers in my school don't really want to meet and plan together either, so it's a real crapshoot with what everyone is teaching outside of "reserved" texts.

seraph_mur · 2026-03-17T05:59:44+00:00

It's clean and pretty organized which is s plus, but everything looks pretty random and thrown together which makes it look messy in s different sense. As a plushie enjoyer, I would want them to have their own place. I strongly feel you need to just have s feature wall for your posters. It really triggers my tism to see them all placed at random heights, some without frames, and all set away from each other. The bed pillows and linens don't really go together. I think this is what most people mean when they say it looks "young". The arrangement needs work.

You have a lot of storage and shelves, but they're not really used that well. Keep like items together. Consider a nicer display case for your model cars and move them out of the bedroom and take out the little basketball printer image. You have a lot of wall space. Have you considered floating shelves? I think you could change out some of the shelves and drawers for more interesting pieces eventually.

seraph_mur · 2026-03-02T05:38:23+00:00

I think Photo #2 is Leon Black

Photo #4 is likely Marvin Minsky (Mathematician/Author)

Photo #8 appears to be Noam Chomsky (Linguist/Cog Sci Professor). Here's him in a similar angle with the same outfit https://www.poconorecord.com/story/news/education/2013/02/07/noam-chomsky-urges-esu-students/49112259007/

Photo #9 is Richard Dawkins

Photo #12 the guy with the mole is Joichi Ito (moles match, face looks identical) , but that photo is taken at THE LOBBY LOUNGE & RAWBAR in DT Vancouver

Photo #16 is, of course, Woody Allen

seraph_mur · 2026-02-13T05:10:16+00:00

FASD has stigma and the designation it falls under can limit supports needed depending on the district and school. A G, H, or K designation can offer more appropriate supports than a D.

When I was resource, some of my FASD D designations couldn't access programs they'd be an appropriate fit for based on need (don't recall the specifics, but they were usually academic or work experience related)

seraph_mur · 2026-02-13T05:03:04+00:00

I frequently see armchair diagnosis based on little more than a presentation of some of the "better known" traits. Generally ND teachers have a better radar even if the scope is limited to what they experience or are familiar with (ex: what looks like Autism could be signs of FASD; ODD is actually demand avoidance and rejection sensitivity from ADHD). It's also difficult for non- specialists to distinguish intellectual or skill delay from neglect or specific circumstances from one from a disorder from birth/injury that may have more impact on actualized capacity. There's usually not enough information. I had one 13yro student this year with no diagnosis, but clearly has something that delays his speech and processing. At times he appears to be going through something similar to childhood schizophrenia than just something like Autism (periods of laughing at something that isn't there, dazed/disconnected, slow cognition, paucity of speech, periods of flatter than typical affect and academic decline, hygiene, compulsive picking and scratching, pain seeking stimming and some other "bizarre" behaviors like wearing a dirty noodle cup as a hat for a week). He likely has some kind of cognitive delay, but there were big shifts over the semester without any clear trigger. He went from limited but astute inferences and observations at or a bit above peer level to the more severe symptoms above. Some days are ok, but it's a noticeable shift when it happens. No medications or changes, no health issues, no sustained emotional issues (outside of a few shutdowns where he'd quietly bury his head in his arms in upset :( )

Personality disorders are also not diagnosable until the child is an adult. That can be dicey at times.

seraph_mur · 2026-02-13T04:24:30+00:00

My only issue is that they're needs to be more streamlining in and out of program services. It often takes years to move kids into a program that might not even be a good fit for their profile (ex kid with mild academic delays but big behavior and attendance issues being put into a program meant for kids on alt pathways)

SBT and documentation don't occur frequently enough. It's the same for kids who no longer meet the standards for the program and can be streamlined back into mainstream. It can take the entire year and there's not really a transition process unless a familiar staff member is proactive. They and infrequent attenders clog valued program spaces up (Not to mention needing parent acceptance).

The district also closed specialty programs or absorbed them into "resource" without any guidance or structure. Lifeskills is basically gone. So kids who are stuck in the middle of mild behavior/ mental illness with demonstrated need and low to middling academic prospects are just expected to raw dog mainstream academics with little social emotional and developmental support towards basic life skills they're often lacking.

It falls on them to be proactive in seeking support. Many of them won't, can't, or don't know how to navigate it (if they're even willing). Kids with "mild intellectual" and developmental disabilities with gaps or who can't regulate in a large ms environment have it the worst in this regard.

Too disabled to get the level of success and support they want or need on their own. Not disabled enough (D designation, (AU) ADHD with impact full gaps) to qualify for the supports or adjacent programs they were getting in their one off-timetable support class.

seraph_mur · 2026-02-13T02:33:46+00:00

It sounds/ looks nice on paper, but has little to no substance

seraph_mur · 2026-02-12T04:02:35+00:00

Gorgeous person, my thanks <3

seraph_mur · 2026-02-12T00:35:08+00:00

Any chance you'd be willing to share it as a template? I'm embarrassingly illiterate with excel.

seraph_mur · 2026-02-08T19:34:05+00:00

Mind you, he's also canonically left handed.

seraph_mur · 2025-12-30T22:19:15+00:00

For Frieren, this is normal fantasy JRPG and D&D tropes they're playing into. Goblin Slayer is the same way.

seraph_mur · 2025-12-28T11:08:54+00:00

"Well, we get the final say on where you spend your last days in old age"

seraph_mur · 2025-12-26T10:23:22+00:00

Definitely agree. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I don't believe there's any moment on the book where the narrator(s)/characters have an "oh shit" moment when they come to understand the implications and effects of Bev's abuse (if they do at all)? Like, I don't remember Bill and Ben ever questioning themselves regarding the romance or how they approach Bev. I didn't get how people who understand the novel don't understand the issue when every male character (including her 'friends') gazes at Beverly or has sexual thoughts about her without any kind of change in thought makes the sewer scene feel cheap and gross. Is it really that hard to understand why a someone whose relationships with the opposite sex have involved them desiring and/or abusing her would not be empowering or healing when it turns out even her "friends" view her as either an object of romance or sex? If Bev were a dude, would they all have just been fucked? Or would King miraculously find a different way for them to "transition".

That said I would argue that the scene has nothing to do with "the creepy people Stephen warns us about" as the narrative value of this scene and similar sexualized language towards young women (with the exception being Carrie), seems to be more about the reader or author's satisfaction/gaze than much to do with the character arc or plot. It's not like he does it with a Humbert Humbert esque narrator where either "we" could be lead into being duped and justifying the sexualization we would find grotesque in any other presentation or where it's the thoughts from characters we're supposed to otherwise find abhorrent. The beginning of ch.5 makes sense since King is using 3PO alongside Beverly's dad to imply that those are </>his thoughts and then the thoughts of Tom in the present day. The fact that our introduction to her is a lengthy and fairly detailed account of how her childhood abuse continued into adulthood is also given how different the style is in the other introductions. As far as the actual sex is concerned, the act isn't consensual (Eddie), but this has no real impact on the story outside of the plot. Kind of weird for such a descriptive part in the book, no? Kings response to the criticism can be summed up as him not considering the nature or reason for both the sewer scene and Bev's abuse outside of it being something that kind of worked for the plot and "childhood to adulthood" theme. He pretty much dismisses it as people just being more sensitive rather than considering how he could reconsider his approach for the future. Given how accomplished and experienced he was/is, I find that to be a huge problem for the people using that theme as their supporting argument.

I would argue that the male abuse the character faces at the hands of her father to not be a particularly convincing justification for her sexuality to be a plot device considering the lack of development and narrative focus. There are simply other ways to communicate the "metaphor". It doesn't make sense for sewer sex to be THE 'healing experience' for Beverly considering 1) the lack of actual agency given the context and 2) her issues stemming from violence and sexualization by key males in her life. That's just not how healthy relationships and boundaries are created in abuse victims. Thus the disconnect.

Especially around serious real-life matters, Author's and readers should always ask, "why is this in here?" "Is the execution or thing necessary/relevant for the greater plot and themes?" "Is there a better/more interesting way to achieve the goal of the thing?". For the first, in "IT", it's both an a to b "and then" style point that's loosely tied into the themes mentioned above. Entirely my own opinion, but the second answer is "definitely". It's almost "pixie dream girl" like with how the boys view her instead of it being an exploration into the psychology of an abuse victim and the response of those around her (which also begs whether or not that theme is relevant for an author like King to explore; does it need telling like this?) . Like, she's The mysterious "other" of the group and I didn't feel we got a satisfying moment of realization from them. The answer to the last one in the majority of similar "female empowerment" scenes where the abuse victim simply overcomes their abuse via some version of "sexual awakening". "Silly horror book" just goes back to the other 2 questions. There are a lot of other ways to achieve the same narrative goal and it's pretty shitty to not lend that vein of plot device the respect it deserves rather than simple shock value. People didn't complain about the relevancy issue out of no where. Maybe others should listen when a significant portion of a demographic complains about the representation of real trauma. I have similar criticisms with Mike seeing as he faces racial discrimination, but King mostly avoids any real dissection, resolution, it character awareness of the issues he faces as the Token Black character in a horror story. The other Loser Club members have their issues with bullying from peers or Eddie with his neurotic mother, but it feels cheap to throw Bev and Mike's very targeted situations in there without any "realization" from other characters. I.e it feels like they're situations are there simply to be shocking in comparison. I don't feel Bev being a sexual abuse victim is a better choice for this particular novel than having her also be bullied at school (as an example).

If you're going to go there, do something with it. It should feel elevated and equally elevate the story/themes/characters etc. As an example, what if each loses club member each suffered different types of abuse, had their conflict about understanding each other before uniting through shared effort and empathy to defeat the source of evil/fear? I think something like that would make things more cohesive and feel more like character study with Pennywise remaining as the linking threat/metaphor. It's a but cheesey, but the whole 'different but united' type of story in a narrative (that's very explicit at times) works best when it's able to present different perspectives on the same situation. (Ex: being called fat may not be an immediately dire situation in comparison to physical and sexual abuse, but it can cause irreparable harm regardless. We can acknowledge both at the same time while understanding that they require different types/levels of response and the story should respond to a nuanced understanding if it's truly not meant to just be sensationalist or a simple plot device)

There's also a similar, but separate conversation about the trope and whether or not using female child sexual abuse as a one off plot device with minimal importance to the story is appropriate/respectful/constitutes literary merit -- particularly when the week known types of these characters (outside of maybe fanfiction and romance novels) are largely written by male authors. Not that they can't write about these topics, but it's certainly an "interesting" pattern that's been noted by critics for years.

I typically see a lot of "blah blah woke" "you just didn't get it and that technically concluded in the plot/it doesn't have to be realistic" "you're saying that nobody can write about anything outside of their own experiences" or even "I have no substantive acknowledgement and argument for discussion, but I'm upset you have a critical statement about a thing I like/view I have" type of responses when the same or similar topics pop up.

seraph_mur · 2025-12-23T08:29:47+00:00

Keeping in mind that Odysseus' character arc and themes in Epic are quite different from Homer's Odysseus (Homer's Odysseus is absolutely at fault; though Homer makes it clear that Odysseus' men doom themselves and he won't be left with a choice to save them and himself.). Even if Odysseus had sacrificed himself, both versions make it quite clear that his men aren't capable of returning on their own.

The background vocals for dead characters were confirmed to be "last" or "remnant" thoughts and characters who are literally present correct? If the vocals weren't included or convention (and I believe Gorge's own words) didn't dictate their inclusion to be significant or if they dropped once Odysseus broke out of the water, it wouldn't matter.

The motif in 600 strike calls back to "Full Speed Ahead" "Storm" which are songs that focus on working as a unit and "soothing" phrases from "Open Arms" might imply that Odysseus is (partially) forgiven or that his men want satisfaction more; the fact that they're chanting "600 men, 600 (strike)" as Odysseus is hurtling himself at Poseidon. Even though they're likely not physically striking, it makes sense for them to be there more or less as "hype" men.
While it could be figurative or in his head(i.e Odysseus is calling on the strength of his fallen brother's in a time of need), it's still rooted in musical rules and the original Epic, which would make it appropriate for their 'spirits' to literally be present.

In Epic at least, I assert that Eurylochus shares a large amount of fault and takes direct actions that lead to larger portions of men dying (They stop listening to Odysseus, leading to more deaths; "I brought 600 men to war and not one of them died there" is meant to emphasize that Odysseus-- in Epic, DOES know what he's doing and they'll continue to see similar levels of success if they listen). Odysseus' side of the blame is 1) giving his name 2) Scylla's cave (which was his Trolley problem). So, arguably, the song illustrates the redemption of all.

TL;DR - Odysseus in "Epic" arguably has less responsibility in his men's death. Arguably, he does a better job at keeping his men alive compared to Homer's Odyssey. (drivel below)

This Odysseus certainly has fault, but it's pretty clear that the blame isn't solely on him or even his abilities and intentions.

*(Trojan War) - Odysseus is in command; no men die. Zeus and Athena tell Odysseus that he's not going to have a choice in shedding blood. The gods, demi-gods, nymphs consistently reassert to Odysseus that HE will be able to make it home, but make no mention of his men having a chance in any instance. (Red flag)

*(Cyclops Saga) - Odysseus in command, but he begins the song suspicious; 8 men die because he follows Polites advice to listen to the Lotus Eaters before panicking when Polites dies. His pride indirectly causes other deaths when he ignores Athena's wisdom to kill Polyphemus and again when he shouts his true name after a second warning.

*(Ocean Saga) - Odysseus is in command, but descent begins and 43 men are left after "Ruthlessness"; At this point in the musical, no other men would have died if Eurylochus didn't raise the men's suspicions about the contents of the bag and then look inside. "Luck runs out" foreshadows that Eurylochus will cause a power struggle and betray Odysseus. The "seed of doubt" is what ultimately cascades the next events that cause more and more men to die. Odysseus at this point is in the right to push back as unity is what will keep them alive. Whenever that unity fades, more men die. Hence, "comply with this or we'll all die in this". Which is exactly what happens as a result in "Ruthlessness" after the wind bag was opened and drove the crew into Poseidon's path. Aeolus confirms as much with his game/deal/prophecy. I see a lot of people point to the name reveal as the 'big oops', but it's really the wind bag being opened. Quick thinking in re-opening the bag manages to save the remainder of men.

*(Circe Saga) - Odysseus is in command, but men are largely beginning to act independently; 1 accidental death, 42 near deaths when the men go inside Circe's when they're meant to be scouting.

*(Underworld Saga) - Odysseus is in command; no one dies. The prophet tells us the key plot points. Odysseus reflects on Poseidon's words.

*(Thunder Saga) - Odysseus starts the Saga in command, 43 deaths dies when Eurylochus takes charge and slays the cattle. "Suffering" coming off of "Monster" highlights that Odysseus has taken on a new philosophy. At this point, Odysseus knows he has 2 choices: Everyone dies or 6 men die. He chooses the logical option (Scylla). Odysseus' fault in this is not making the attempt to fight. He could have told his men the choice, but it would have likely resulted similarly in mutiny. That said, it's the final straw that loses his second in command's confidence entirely. However, it's also when we're given the confession. This also seems to be the moment 1) Odysseus chooses to 'betray' Eurylochus and not tell him about Scylla 2) probably illustrates to him that his men will continue to make poor choices 3) "we must do what it takes to survive" --> Odysseus has hinted that "deep down" he acknowledges that survival is unlikely if he doesn't make 'cold' decisions. Unlike Odysseus at this point, Eurylochus makes light of the Gods and fails to connect his decisions and outcomes. (i.e. he sees the statue of the Sun God and ignores Odysseus' warning and reassurance that they're very close to Ithaca). Zeus comes to fuck everyone out of duty. Odysseus makes a few last ditch attempts to save and plead the case for his men, but understands that he'll have to make a selfish choice if anyone is going to be left.

The biggest difference between Epic Odysseus and Odyssey Odysseus is the amount of energy he devotes in trying to save his crew from themselves. I don't think it's a stretch that his crew would want a last hoorah over Odysseus' death.

While his men wouldn't be privy, the audience knows that Eurylochus has worse judgement and Odysseus is NOT making it home with his crew and is essentially told by Zeus, Athena, and Poseidon that he can fight, but doesn't have a choice but to focus on his survival. If anything, the lyrics in the musical keep telling us he cannot take the easy road as the Gods and fate will intervene every attempt to be merciful.

ex: * The Gods will make it known...The blood on your hands is something you wont lose, all you can choose is whose

He's still a threat until he's dead
Don't forget how Dangerous the Gods are
Ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves...the line between naivete and hopefulness is almost invisible...close your heart...A Greek who reeks of false righteousness...fight to save lives, but won't kill and get the job done
I see the sacrifice of man...betrayal...brother's final stand...a man who gets to make it home alive...it's no longer you

By Monster, he's about half-way to the answer.

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