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Show A7 GRADE from A6 Another element associated with this grade is "participation." Understandably, a better learning environment comes from an energized classroom with discussion of ideas. But there may be one or few students that don't say anything. It may seem that they are coasting through the class without making any real effort at all. Or maybe the reason for their self-exclusion is because they are introverted. I, being one of them, don't always feel too comfortable verbally expressing my opinion in a crowded classroom. Some learn more by observing and that's okay. One can argue that by participating with debate and discussion an introvert can be break out of their proverbial shell. But I would argue that no one is asking that opposing extrovert to become an introvert at the same time. An OPINIONS equalized teaching method would be to accommodate to both of these types of students without penalizing one or the other with methods such as group and online discussions. Judging by the number of students who gradually disappear as the semester trudges along, the requirement isn't working. What would work is a real reason to make the effort to trek from home to the seat. Whether it's an assignment due in class, a tempting issue being taught that was teased at the end of the last class period or an interesting, charismatic professor, a student needs to be motivated rather than threatened. Although I'm consistent in showing up to all my classes, just ask any of my past instructors-it's not the main reason for that effort. Yes, the participation points comes with it but also the fear of missing out on crucial assignment details that would affect my overall performance. I'm not an over-achiever by any means. I just don't want to be in the classroom for the rest of my life. My habit of attendance is only a bonus to what I would be doing anyway. Not all students have this kind of motivation. Sadly, other priorities take precedence over classroom learning. It is also possible that some don't learn as well in the structured classroom. If a student is better off learning from a textbook, they should be able to without the threat of those reprimanding points. Textbooks—a mandatory and pricey expense which doesn't get utilized enough can be just as helpful to some introverted students as the open classroom is to extrovert students. I'm not saying that there are no good merits of having an attendance grade, just that it should not be the motivation for adult college students to have. If you have an opposing view, please write in. We would love to hear it. JANUARY 6, 2014 PRIESTHOOD from A6 The famous turn of phrase of catching more flies with honey than vinegar is appropriate here. We cannot simply demand things of the Church and its leaders and expect to get the desire of our hearts. Look where that got Martin Harris. These groups should know better than to go in, guns figuratively blazing, and then be upset when they get a strong response. This is not similar to all worthy males getting priesthood privileges. They are two very different beasts and to compare the two is hyperbolic. I argue that gender equality does not mean gender sameness. As a feminist and someone who is extremely proud to be a woman in the Church and the world, why on earth would I want to be a man, act like a man, and have the same responsibilities of a man on top of the responsibilities of being a woman? That's not to say that I can't change the oil in my car, pump my own gas, fix broken pipes, cut the grass or anything else stereotypically masculine in nature. I can understand where these women are coming from, I truly do. I am a twenty-eight year old single Mormon woman living in Utah County. Oh, do I get it. I have struggled with the culture in Utah for eight years. Being a woman in the Church can be incredibly difficult. Where I separate myself from these groups is in my ability to remove the culture of Utah and the Church from the actual organization and doctrine on the Church. I can tell you honestly and very boldly that I have never once felt marginalized, belittled, shamed or anything like unto by the authorities of the Church. I have felt nothing but love, support, compassion and kindness from the theology and Gospel of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Thus, I do not feel the need to protest or picket. I know how the Lord views women and womanhood. And as a feminist, that's all I need to know. PHOTO ILLUSTRATION BY LAURA FOX Gender equality is not the same as gender uniformity. UTAH REAL ESTATE CHALLENGE Ivory-Boyer Real Estate Center Winning Team Receives $20,000 Cash Prize Join Utah's premier student real estate development competition. Learn from the professionals! All students are encouraged to• . rticipate. II b.- Ivory Boyer Real _ MEM 46. 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