Dirty Jobs is a great American TV show. I like it and show it to my students. On those days when physical education is out of the question due to scheduling conflicts or inclement weather, I like to pull out an episode and show it to the class. We then have a great discussion about the dirty job featured in that episode. Most dirty jobs are important jobs and our society relies on having people whole are willing and able to perform these tasks.
Below is an eposode I liked to use when I was teaching in the Middle East. In this episode, the host Mike Rowe, learns how to climb a palm tree and pollenate it so it will produce a plentiful crop. Most of the students I taught were from Europe or America or from a well-to-do local family. They are used to have servants and workers who do everything for the family. I want them to see that all jobs, no matter how trivial they may seem, like tree care, or how dirty they are, have worth.
Below is an eposode I liked to use when I was teaching in the Middle East. In this episode, the host Mike Rowe, learns how to climb a palm tree and pollenate it so it will produce a plentiful crop. Most of the students I taught were from Europe or America or from a well-to-do local family. They are used to have servants and workers who do everything for the family. I want them to see that all jobs, no matter how trivial they may seem, like tree care, or how dirty they are, have worth.
