This week I have had two lessons which I thought were particularly interesting. Firstly, on Monday, in my seminar about the environment, my students were talking about the question "Would it be best for this planet if humans became extinct?" Some students said yes, it would be best if humans became extinct, because they are causing so much damage to the environment, and they are making other species become extinct. However, other students said no, it would be best if humans do not become extinct, because they have many good qualities, such as intelligence, creativity, kindness, love, etc., and they can make wonderful things such as computers, planes, books, music, art, buildings, clothes, food, etc.
Then, yesterday, in a class called Critical Thinking Skills, my students were talking about self-esteem, and all the experiences which make them feel good about themselves or bad about themselves. It was very interesting to hear my students' thoughts and experiences, and to compare them with my own.