When one advocates for certain issues to be considered or noticed, it is commonly done by speaking, right? However, it is not as easy as said than done. Based on what I analyzed from my sources, it can significantly matter what the issue is about. It can a topic that someone could include their own opinion such as disagreeing, agreeing, or being neutral. From there, one can expand their opinion to more than a few words to speeches striving to make a point. It is effective in how and when someone opens up and expresses their own side of an issue before speaking up about other problems. Because it is due to the judgment that one clouds their mind of believing by speaking on their own ideas of the issue. I captured this result/experience from a video of an art teacher, Jonathan Dee. The video depicts Mr. Dee introducing his class to the barometer teaching strategy which is based on openly stating one's opinion on certain topics. Meaning, students were to move around the classroom depending on their answer (agree, disagree, or neutral) and ask for a few to explain why they chose or believed such a way. Later in the video, he conveys that trying out this strategy on his students, will boost their confidence or fear of criticism. Moreover, the other obstacle students face is comparing their own opinion to other peers/students. "....where one or two students seem to dominate the discussion, and that can shut off people’s opinions.” Based on these two main struggles for young ones to speak up for their own ideas/thoughts, such students should perceive to understand that it is more than fearing and comparing, it is a space to share. Mr. Dee seems to acknowledge that he considers methods such as the barometer teaching strategy so "...that students don't feel shut off ." On the other, it could also be that issues are not as simple to speak about on behalf of one's own opinion. What I'm saying is a topic, issue, matter, or event can lead someone to think irrationally or pursue to question the point of their surroundings and speak up about it. For instance, in a post by Dr. Steven Becton, they introduced their idea on the tragic and crucial death of Eric Garner. Dr. Becton expressed his grave shock and unsteadiness on the unrighteous way that such a person had been killed through a chokehold by an officer. That being said, the case had resulted in there being not sufficient justice towards Garner, just firing the officer from his position/job. This led Dr. Becton to advise his students “...to resist generalizations, to judge responsibly, to consider reliable sources, and to make conclusions without prejudice." Because it seems to occur in more than just this case from 2014 which is similar to the George Floyd case (2020). Highlighting that one has seen great changes through speaking yelling/hollering, marching, strikes, etc. But that has also brought along issues that remain the same as 'talking' about them is more than not enough, yet it doesn't signify a sign to give up. such should be sought with the right intentions and keeping in mind the ideas/opinions of others. To avoid wronging or selfishly helping one's own opinion.
References
Dr. Becton, S. (December 10, 2014). After eric garner: one school courageous conversation, Facing History & Ourselves.
Mr. Dee, J. (December 20, 2018). Barometer, Facing History & Ourselves
