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August 23, 2004
Red Pen of Death
Purple is apparently the PC choice for marking student's papers to avoid damaging their fragile self-esteem. (Link via The Corner)
A mix of red and blue, the color purple embodies red's sense of authority but also blue's association with serenity, making it a less negative and more constructive color for correcting student papers, color psychologists said. Purple calls attention to itself without being too aggressive. And because the color is linked to creativity and royalty, it is also more encouraging to students.
Isn't that just....precious?
I personally prefer using the Red Pen of Death, the color which grabs students by the scuff of their necks and screams "Look what you did you stupid little bastard. Fix it before I rip off your arm and beat you to death with the bloody stump."
That always seemed to encourage them just fine.
Posted by Rita at August 23, 2004 11:04 AM
Comments
Gag me with a lavender spoon!
Posted by: Jim at August 23, 2004 08:13 PM
yeah, like softening the blow is going to prepare anyone for the real world.
Posted by: Da Goddess at August 24, 2004 07:41 AM
You teach a child more by making them take responsibility for their actions, including their mistakes, than by teaching them the world revolves around their 'feelings'.
Reality bites.
Posted by: rita at August 24, 2004 07:57 AM
"Reality Bites" Sometimes.....at least that's what N.J. Gov. McGreevy sayes.....
Posted by: Bill at August 24, 2004 09:49 AM