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Task 1 A. Ring the kettle bell. Schools back in. October 11, 2010 by James S. Fell Special in Los Angeles Times. James Fell is an internationally trained respected fitness coach. He has his certification and 17 years of experience with free weights. Fell has written an article in the Los Angeles Times about Jillian Michaels. Jillian Michaels is also a fitness coach with years experience and also hold a certification in fitness. Fell writes about Jillian’s Kettle bell techniques and he states, “…Michaels is not actually a real fitness trainer-she’s an actress playing the role.” (Fell, 2010). Fell believes Michael’s is preaching unsafe exercise techniques and making bogus weight loss claims on her workout DVD. He also stated “that she has never renewed her license”. (Fell, 2010). Michaels provided credentials as soon as the article was released. Fell stated, “Professional trainers have literally hit the floor after witnessing her regular displays of poor techniques and unsafe training practices”. (Fell, 2010). Fell has been a trainer for 17 years and takes offense to her “Shred it with weights and Lose 5 pounds in 5 days”. Michaels believes her video does make you lose weight and believes her techniques are accurately taught. Fell is writing an article about a fitness trainer who is promoting weight loss and Kettle bell techniques. He is ridiculing her as a trainer because he can’t offer the same benefits. It’s a way to make him appear to be a better or smarter trainer. B. When I go into the classroom I will leave my personal beliefs in my thoughts. My role as a teacher is to have the students learn different beliefs, thoughts, and know there are choices out there. They may come into the classroom believing only one thing or one way. I will not try to change their beliefs or thoughts, but teach them the choices they have. I will give the students options and make them think outside their box. Here is an example of a student that came to me to tell me his beliefs. I have a middle school student who is venturing out and trying to figure out his place in life. He is a very quiet kid. Last week in the middle of class as we were discussing evolution he stated that he has changed his beliefs on religion and he does not believe in God anymore and does not want to attend church with his family anymore. He named his new religion. He appeared to have put a lot of thought and research in this new religion. I listened as my heart literally broke into pieces. I’m a Christian and believe in God. What could I say as a teacher without putting my personal opinions in the matter and how would I handle the situation in front of all the students. That started a class discussion so I redirected the students. I explained to them there are different religions, beliefs, and opinions. I explained that evolution for an example is taught in all public schools whether we as teachers and/or students believe it. We have to teach it. We will discuss evolution, politics, and other topics that we all will have difference of opinions on. The main goal in our classroom is to learn what is in front of us and just because it is being taught to us we don’t have to change our beliefs. Just have an open mind to learn all about the things in the world that we may not agree with. References Fell, S. James. (October 20, 2010). Ring the kettle bell. Retrieved from http://articles.latimes.com/2010/oct/11/health/la-he-fitness-jillian-michaels-20101011.