is it required where you live?
is it practiced?
is it truly "60 seconds?"
It's a requirement where I live, and it's also a joke. During the 12 years I've been teaching, I've have observed that no more than about 10 seconds is used for this, and, for the most part, it's wasted.
Comments?
2006-07-05 20:06:45 · 3 answers · asked by My Big Bear Ron 6 in Education & Reference ➔ Primary & Secondary Education
We always did that in school where I am. Really it can be for anything...including (for all those that try to say they aren't allowed to, apparently they are...) for any students who feel the need to pray for a moment...
2006-07-05 20:13:44 · answer #1 · answered by Indigo 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think it depends what the "moment of silent reflection" is used for. I remember our school used "the moment of silent reflection" for dramatic events such as a death of a student, president, or 9/11. I think the students took it seriously but they felt awkward to be forced to think about something so heavy with classmates around so maybe that's why the school keeps the time short. Anyway I think it is to show respect for someone else and it's a shame if it is considered a joke.
2006-07-06 03:19:20 · answer #2 · answered by aliviakim 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yea, It is stupid. Very archaic. I think it is always better to
take an action, like write an essay, put on a play, or simply learn about such events that require a moment of silence rather than having everyone waste a few moments of their live. action is always better than inaction. Hell, I can't remember any moment of silence or why I did it.
2006-07-06 03:15:21 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋