Shame Summary And Analysis

The video series on Shame were very enlightening and provide information critical for a teacher to know when dealing with readers of varying skill levels. The videos highlight how lack of ability or poor skills in reading can create intense feelings of shame due to a perception of lack of intellect or stupidity in both the student’s self-view and by others. This shame can be an internally created feeling or be external in the form of public shame which can be debilitating and long lasting. Some individuals are never able to move beyond or overcome these feelings. Therefore, teachers need to be aware of the impact or result of requiring students to read out loud and subjecting them to the ridicule of others. Teachers also need to be more