[SPAM] Re: [Phono-L] Young Collectors & middle school kids

[KEEPERH2O at aol.com]

In a message dated 6/28/2009 8:46:17 PM Pacific Daylight Time,  
esroberto at hotmail.com writes:

I find  it difficult to find ANYTHING high school kids will openly show 
interest  in.  It's always been that way -- I think it would be the case 
with  
just about anything.



I got an enthusiastic response with a recorded sound and antique  phono 
presentation in 3 history classes at Sandy HS in Sandy, Oregon, 3 or 4  years 
ago.  The teacher ended the periods early, also, so kids who wanted  could go 
for a spin in the old Hupp.  Maybe it helped to jolt the  classes out of 
their routine with some living history and I will say with  shameless 
immodesty that I know how to connect with kids.  Recognition  and simple respect is 
the key.  Teens closely reserve themselves,  especially when among their 
group, but if you don't talk down to them  (inviting them to share some space 
on your level) and  "recognize" them hearts and minds can be unlocked.
 
My two needles worth,
 
: )
 
Edward
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