Satire Project Reflection

          The topic for my group’s satire project was educational profiling. Educational profiling, in the context of our project, is the discrimination of students based solely on the courses they take in school. This topic is important to me because I have seen first hand the impact it has on students. The pressure put on those in various classes leads to insecurity and tension. This problems exists today due to the increased competitiveness within schools and the desire to be a top student. In regards to teachers, there is also that sense of competitiveness when wanting to be a superior school.

        Additionally, schools similar to ours that contain a variety of different levels of learning can be prone to profiling such as this. It is clearly a result of not enough interaction with those different than us. When you step into an AP or honors class you are immediately told that you are smarter than those not enrolled in those classes. Similarly, those not enrolled in AP or honors courses are looked down upon and are seen as having a lower intelligence level. Our news report was an effective way to address the issue because through it we were able to reveal various sides of the issue. We were able to show profiling from both teachers and students and the impact it has on the mindsets of the students involved. The news report highlighted the conflicting viewpoints in the school environment. For this project, I played the role of both a teacher and a student. I also contributed in writing the script for the video.

Comments

  1. UnknownApril 25, 2018 at 7:14 PM

    1) I like the way your group used exaggeration to emphasize the issue of educational profiling.
    2) overall I really enjoyed both your video and live performance. Your presentation was humorous and effectively delivered its purpose.

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  2. alee1694April 25, 2018 at 7:38 PM

    1) In a way, the way your group uses parody of a school system has a mocking tone to it which really emphasizes the satire.
    2) The way your video was presented in so much detail, with student evidence of educational profiling, and evidence from the teachers' perspective, it really helped me understand your satirical target.

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