Looking back on the last twelve years of my life, I realize how fortunate I was to have such an amazing experience. Elementary school was terrific, middle school was tolerable, and high school was unforgettable. I was influenced in one way or another by each of my teachers, whether it was intellectually or socially. Every year a new role model was introduced to me that impacted my educational odyssey. I had an outstanding support system at home as well that kept me going in the right direction. The combination of wonderful teachers, coaches, and family members all motivated me to continue on with my educational odyssey.
As I said before, I had the privilege of learning from many remarkable teachers. I can only remember one bad experience out of numerous others, so no complaints there. Yet, there are a few educators that really stand out in my educational odyssey. The first is my fifth grade teacher, Mrs. Pinker. I still visit this vivacious woman today. Mrs. Pinker taught the math and social studies subjects to my class. I looked forward to her class everyday because even though she was tough and she challenged us to think for ourselves, it was fun! Looking back, it seems as though even the most lethargic of students wanted the approval of Mrs. Pinker. She had such a passion for teaching that just radiated through her and touched every one of her students. I don't think that I have listened to a history lecture as intently as I would a storybook, since fifth grade. Mrs. Pinker would play parts and talk in accents as she read, and bring little quotes and outside information to support the chapters. I have gone to Mrs. Pinker throughout the years for advice on an assortment of things and I still leave her room feeling as confident and assured as I did eight years ago. Her class was definitely a monumental point in my educational career. .
In high school there were many teachers I could give much deserved credit to that pushed me along and always believed in me.
The Iliad and the Odyssey became a part of the Greek educational curriculum. ... The Odyssey is a true love story. The Odyssey celebrates the love of a husband and wife. ... Homer wrote the Iliad and the Odyssey in the eighth century B.C. ... With these two selections, Homer changed the Greek religion, language and influenced the educational system. ...
The Odyssey and the Iliad are two of Homer's most famous works. ... The audience of the Odyssey would have known this context. ... The Odyssey is one of the most beloved epics of all time. ... Homer is credited as the creator of the Iliad and the Odyssey. ... Minstrels were ancient equivalents of comedians or educational "Youtubers" (such as author John Green). ...
In May of 1972, Magnavox Odyssey was released as the first gaming console. ... Magnavox Odyssey did not sell well despite being a public release gaming console. ... When anti-gamers accused the games industries of producing more mature games than fun and educational ones, game enthusiasts pointed out the fact that 42% of gamers are over age 18 (Choi 2). ...
In May of 1972, Magnavox Odyssey was released as the first gaming console. ... Magnavox Odyssey did not sell well despite being a public release gaming console. ... Anti-gamers have accused the gaming industry of producing less mature educational games and more mature ones, gamers answered by pointing out that 43% of games reviewed by the ESRB were rated Teen (only for 13 years of age and above), which means that it was the parents" decision to give violent games to their kids; furthermore, 42% of gamers are over the age of 18 (Choi 2). ... To top that off, educational games do exist (even ...
In The Odyssey, Zeus sends Hermes to the island where Odysseus is trapped to persuade Calypso to let Odysseus free. It could be argued that this is not an educational experience because the gods are the ones who controlled both situations; however, because both Odysseus and Gilgamesh were able to deal with the type of solitude that they had to go through makes them each a stronger and wiser person. ... Odysseus must resist temptation many more times than Gilgamesh; throughout The Odyssey, temptation is a major theme. ...
This symbolizes the difference between the educational opportunities that have existed for men and for women. ... This passage is a kind of cultural odyssey where one can experience someone moving past different landmarks toward a settled place, or in this case, a settled opinion. ...
The male protagonist Odysseus in the poem "The Odyssey" displays an archetype embodying supreme strength. ... Utilized as an educational fable since its conception, "The Odyssey" promulgates arete by Odysseus" example of mortal excellence. ...
Marxists also believe that the economic structure of society controls and influences the values of society, the institutions (political, educational, and others) and the beliefs. ... (6) Linda also seems passive and a loyal wife (like Penelope in the Odyssey). ...
