The following clip can be shown with psychology units on motivation, dreams, passion, creating a bucket list, education, or learning.Click the following link to watch this incredible inspirational human being: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3It_ePzAaI4
George Dawson started to learn to read at the age of 98. Watching him learn to read is one of the greatest experiences of my life,” his teacher. “Literacy is taken for granted! It is never too late. Education, no matter how old you are, is still the open door to freedom.”
Discussion Questions / Writing Prompts
Your Education: Evaluate your thoughts on reading. Do you enjoy reading? Do you value reading? Do you read often? Why or why not? Do you agree with Oprah’s words – “Education, no matter how old you are, is still the open door to freedom.”? Explain.
Evaluate your attitude to your high school education. How hard do you work? Do you strive to do the best you can in all your classes? Do you consider yourself a “life-long” learner?
Here is another link related to Mr. Dawson: http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/The-Greatest-Lessons-on-The-Oprah-Show_1/8
