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The Malcolm Reynolds Teaching Method

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UPDATED: Thursday, August 4, 2005 04:34
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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:16 AM

Yes, this is reposted from my blog, but I think I might get a better response from the general populous! I really would love to make this into a poster!

Most of you realise that I teach high school English. In watching Firefly over and over and over again, I've realised that you can learn a whole heck of a lot about teaching from watching Mal. Now I have it listed out here as a cursory list in no real order. I want input from you guys about other things you've noticed and better ways to phrase stuff on the list.

The Malcolm Reynolds Teaching Method:

1. I am the captain and, no, you can't run this ship.

2. You all got on this boat for different reasons.

3. Hold the crew to high standards.

4. Rule hard, but rule fair.

5. Got something to say, say it to my face.

6. Honesty - Always shoot straight.

7. Exploit the blurred lines.

8. Everyone on the boat is part of the crew. -teamwork

9. If you goof it up, admit it. Preferrably before we find out on our own.

10. The way to win is with a team you can trust.

11. Piss me off too much, I got no problem shoving you out the airlock.

12. "Why are you still arguing what's been decided?"

13. "Your mouth is talking. You might want to see to that."

That's all I got so far...thoughts? Additions? Please?!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:35 AM

PURPLEPENGUIN91

Those are great! I wouldn't know how to fix them or anything, they look fine to me.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 4:17 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

Well, would you add anything?

-Taylor

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 4:41 AM

STARPILOTGRAINGER

Hope for the best, while still preparing for the worst.

Don't depend on luck to get you through.

Star Pilot Grainger
"Remember, the enemy's gate is down."
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http://www.livejournal.com/users/alternaljournal (fictional, travelling through another world)
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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 5:37 AM

TROTSKY

Here's one you forgot:

Never, ever, under any circumstances do you let Jayne try to take over. Ever.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 5:39 AM

MSCKAREN

Suggestion for additions:

"I get the job done!"

"I ain't looking for a fight...always seem to find one, though."

;-)

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"Appears they've cancelled the show and we're still here. What does that make us?"
"Big damn junkies, Sir!"
"Ain't we just."

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 5:40 AM

STARPILOTGRAINGER

We don't have to like each other to work together and help each other.

Star Pilot Grainger
"Remember, the enemy's gate is down."
LJ: http://www.livejournal.com/users/newnumber6 (real)
http://www.livejournal.com/users/alternaljournal (fictional, travelling through another world)
Unreachable Star: http://www.unreachablestar.net - Comics & SF News/Reviews/Opinions
This week: My spoiler-free Serenity review

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 6:03 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

Great ones! Here's a variation on a favorite:

Do the work. Pass the class. Keep flyin'.

I am so going to make this into a poster for my classroom!

-Taylor

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 1:03 PM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

*bump* I need more input, folks!

-Taylor

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 2:58 PM

MIMA

"stick to the plan"

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 2:58 PM

MIMA

"Do unto them as them's done unto you."

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:31 PM

DIETCOKE

And don't forget if the kids do anythin' out of line, just shoot 'em. Politely, of course.

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:38 PM

TUDYKRAWKS

if the class isn't listening kick one of them into an engine, after that ther will listen to every syllable

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:38 PM

TUDYKRAWKS

oops!

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 3:48 PM

NYWOE

"There's more than 70 worlds spinning round, and the meek have inherited not a one." (Stand up for yourself.) Or you could use "You have the same right as anybody to live and try to kill people." Okay, maybe not appropriate for a school poster...

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If you're an Arizonan and a Browncoat, come join us:

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 5:12 PM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

Maybe not 100% appropriate, but I've never been one to worry tooooo much about being perfectly PC. These are fantastic! I gotta get working on that poster!

-Taylor

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Tuesday, August 2, 2005 11:53 PM

LETSBEBADGUYS

Possibly...
I aim to misbehave (but that's not really appropriate for a classroom)
I know...
I aim to Behave!

"We're not gonna die. We can't die, Bendis. You know why? Because we are so...very...pretty. We are just too pretty for God to let us die." Mal, Serenity part 1

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Wednesday, August 3, 2005 12:10 AM

SHINYSPEED

"I do the job, then I get paid"

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Wednesday, August 3, 2005 2:04 AM

GREEKTOOMEY

Quote:
Originally posted by UnchartedOutlaw:
Do the work. Pass the class. Keep flyin'.

Do the work. Get the grade.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2005 5:02 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

True...do the work, get the grade is what will happen to them. But my class isn't exactly rocket science, tho I have thrown that stuff at them before, and if they at least get the stuff done, they'll pass!

-Taylor

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Wednesday, August 3, 2005 5:05 AM

GREEKTOOMEY

"Grade" rhymes with "paid". I'm just sayin'.

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Wednesday, August 3, 2005 9:03 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

No, it's a good point! :) I hadn't realised it when I first read your post.

-Taylor

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Thursday, August 4, 2005 4:34 AM

UNCHARTEDOUTLAW

Okay, one last bump before I get started on this poster idea! Any other additions?

-Taylor

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