There are four key characteristics of biological determinist dogma. The Character

There are many actual ingredients, many of which are invisible that create "Golden Children." The students that score the highest on Standardized Tests are those form high socioeconomic backgrounds. Parents of these students are normally college educated and give their kids more opportunities than that of lower socioeconomic backgrounds. The "Golden Children" have access to books, newspapers, and other sources of knowledge. Parents of these children stress the importance of a good education, and know what it takes to get a good education. They are also willing to do whatever they can to help their kids. Some examples are, SAT prep classes, tutors and college classes. The kids from higher socioeconomic backgrounds are also introduced to more "worldly" activities. One such example would be travel. In essence the recipe for a golden child is privilege. They have a head start in life. This is unlike the idea of America's equal opportunity meritocracy. The idea that there is a true Meritocracy, just because all students are able to take the same tests is naive.

Students face challenges in being exposed to a non-standardized education. It is something that many students aren't used to. Todd started off in the movie as a shy student who never really spoke up. When asked to read his poem to the class, he said he didn't do it. While most teachers would have just gone on and skipped him, Mr. Keating allowed him to conquer his fear. His real fear in life was that his life had no meaning. He overcomes this fear when Mr. Keating makes him "yawp." Through this "yawp" he expresses his true feelings. "I close my eyes and this image floats beside me The sweaty-toothed madman with a stare that pounds my brains His hands reach out and choke me And all the time he's mumbling Truth, like a blanket that always leaves your feet cold. You push it, stretch it, it will never be enough Kick it beat it, it will never cover any of us. From the moment we enter crying, to the moment we leave dying, it will just cover your face as you wail and cry and scream." This was the beginning of his metamorphosis. He was the only student in the movie to understand and use the ideas of Mr. Keating. By the end of the movie Todd found his "voice" that was lacking in the beginning. He was able to stand up for Mr. Keating and express his disappointment in the "system." Others, such as Cameron will want to stick to a tradition form of teaching. From the beginning of the movie Cameron represents the traditionalist. For example, on the first day of Keating's class, Keating tells them they will all die one day, and it is up to them to take advantage of situations and make the most out of life. After class, Cameron asks if they will be tested on that material showing his concern only for his grades and future career. Another such example, is when the class is told to rip out the introduction to the poetry book, he only does it after Neil convinces him to. Cameron goes to the Dead Poets Society meetings, only because everyone else is. He is also the first student to sell out Mr. Keating for his own academic pursuits. By the end of the movie he never truly learns how to think on his own, he is much happier being told what to do. Some students are more comfortable sitting back and being told what to do. It may be that thinking for themselves scares them. The key to being able to face the new values and behaviors of the standardized mind/multiple intelligence continuum is finding a median. One must find a way in which to balance the standardized aspects of the continuum with the multiple intelligence aspects of the continuum.

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