Read LOP 14-18. Then, take some time to think carefully about the following two questions. When you are ready, write your responses here:
1) What type of person does Pi seem to be so far? How would you describe him?
2) Pi seems equally drawn to three major religions: Hinduism, Islam, and Christianity. His explanations of WHY he is drawn to each religion go against many of our preconceptions and biases regarding these three faiths. Choose one of his explanations that interests/appeals to you and explain what you find striking in it and why. (Note: I am not asking you which religion you're interested in. I'm asking you which of his explanations of his *own, personal attraction* to a particular faith interest you and why.)
P.S. Don't forget, I am moving the in-class essay to next Wed. On Mon, I will return your Paper 1 and talk about the research process.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Post #6: Still Separate, Still Unequal
For your new blog response, read Jonathan Kozol's excerpt and then answer the following question:
"What specific things in the article might help you to address the question of causes of/solutions to specific problems in modern education?" (this is the same question we've been exploring for the past few class meetings) Keep in mind that we've already read Jean Anyon's excerpt and we've raised a lot of interesting points in class discussion so far. So try to think of specific things that this article ADDS to that conversation.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: 1-2 well-developed paragraphs
"What specific things in the article might help you to address the question of causes of/solutions to specific problems in modern education?" (this is the same question we've been exploring for the past few class meetings) Keep in mind that we've already read Jean Anyon's excerpt and we've raised a lot of interesting points in class discussion so far. So try to think of specific things that this article ADDS to that conversation.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: 1-2 well-developed paragraphs
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Post #5: Database articles
For new blog response:
Once you've found your two database articles (recap of instructions is below), write the titles and authors of your articles and a very short summary of each here.
Due: before our next class meeting
Announcements and HW instructions:
--As usual, thanks for letting me eavesdrop on your conversations during class. Some of you mentioned that you didn't do the last blog response in time because I said that you had to write it by Tuesday. If you still want credit (yes, all your blog responses are part of your HW grade), go ahead and comment on Post #4 (even though it's too late for people to revise their papers with your feedback) sometime between now and Monday and I'll still give you full credit.
--Recap of database HW:
--> Choose a specific problem in education (for instance, the fact that some schools are significantly lacking in resources, compared with other schools)
--> Choose to research either causes of this problem or potential solutions.
--> Find two database articles (one from CQ Researcher and one from Opposing Viewpoints) that will help you in your research. Print these two articles and actively read them (yes, that means mark them up and take notes) before the next class. Bring them to class on Monday.
--All other HW info is on the calendar
Once you've found your two database articles (recap of instructions is below), write the titles and authors of your articles and a very short summary of each here.
Due: before our next class meeting
Announcements and HW instructions:
--As usual, thanks for letting me eavesdrop on your conversations during class. Some of you mentioned that you didn't do the last blog response in time because I said that you had to write it by Tuesday. If you still want credit (yes, all your blog responses are part of your HW grade), go ahead and comment on Post #4 (even though it's too late for people to revise their papers with your feedback) sometime between now and Monday and I'll still give you full credit.
--Recap of database HW:
--> Choose a specific problem in education (for instance, the fact that some schools are significantly lacking in resources, compared with other schools)
--> Choose to research either causes of this problem or potential solutions.
--> Find two database articles (one from CQ Researcher and one from Opposing Viewpoints) that will help you in your research. Print these two articles and actively read them (yes, that means mark them up and take notes) before the next class. Bring them to class on Monday.
--All other HW info is on the calendar
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Post #4: Paper #1 Continued Feedback...
Dear Class,
We're doing something a little different for your latest blog response. You can either 1) post a section of your paper here and ask for specific feedback (e.g. paste your thesis and a body paragraph and ask how clearly that paragraph supports the thesis) or 2) provide feedback on someone's section (once people start posting sections).
As I mentioned, I'll be at a conference for the long weekend, so I'm not sure how much I'll be online. If I get a chance, I'll try to provide some feedback to what you post as well.
Due: By sometime Tuesday (since your papers are due Wednesday)
Announcements:1 ) On Wed, be prepared to discuss not only LOP and the Visual Portfolio, but Jean Anyon's excerpt as well (since we didn't have time for it today). If there's time, we'll have a quiz. 2) Here is the Group Project Assignment: http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/GroupProjectAssignment.doc
We're doing something a little different for your latest blog response. You can either 1) post a section of your paper here and ask for specific feedback (e.g. paste your thesis and a body paragraph and ask how clearly that paragraph supports the thesis) or 2) provide feedback on someone's section (once people start posting sections).
As I mentioned, I'll be at a conference for the long weekend, so I'm not sure how much I'll be online. If I get a chance, I'll try to provide some feedback to what you post as well.
Due: By sometime Tuesday (since your papers are due Wednesday)
Announcements:1 ) On Wed, be prepared to discuss not only LOP and the Visual Portfolio, but Jean Anyon's excerpt as well (since we didn't have time for it today). If there's time, we'll have a quiz. 2) Here is the Group Project Assignment: http://www.sartuno.com/classdocs/GroupProjectAssignment.doc
Monday, February 8, 2010
Post #3: Social Class and...
Dear Class,
For your new blog response, read Rereading America's excerpt from Jean Anyon's Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work. (It should look very familiar since you already started reading it on the very first day of class.) Then, write a well-developed response to one of the following two questions:
1) Why do you think the problem that Anyon describes is occuring? During class today, you did a wonderful job of going beyond the surface and looking at different factors that contribute to what we see in modern education. Likewise, do your best to think of as many things as possible and to explore how different causes might interact with one another.
2) Should all schools be run like professional/elite schools? What would be the advantages of attempting to do this? What would be possible disadvantages?
Due: Before our next class meeting
REMINDER: We're starting Life of Pi Wed, so please bring it to class.
For your new blog response, read Rereading America's excerpt from Jean Anyon's Social Class and the Hidden Curriculum of Work. (It should look very familiar since you already started reading it on the very first day of class.) Then, write a well-developed response to one of the following two questions:
1) Why do you think the problem that Anyon describes is occuring? During class today, you did a wonderful job of going beyond the surface and looking at different factors that contribute to what we see in modern education. Likewise, do your best to think of as many things as possible and to explore how different causes might interact with one another.
2) Should all schools be run like professional/elite schools? What would be the advantages of attempting to do this? What would be possible disadvantages?
Due: Before our next class meeting
REMINDER: We're starting Life of Pi Wed, so please bring it to class.
Thursday, February 4, 2010
Post #2: Idiot Nation
For your next blog response, finish reading Michael Moore's "Idiot Nation."
Then answer either #1, #3, or #4 on p. 149.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: One to two well-developed paragraphs
p.s. I'm going to go ahead and cancel the conferences that you all signed up for at our last class. I realized that they're going to be too rushed. However, if you would like to stop by my office hours to get feedback on your thesis, you're more than welcome!
Then answer either #1, #3, or #4 on p. 149.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: One to two well-developed paragraphs
p.s. I'm going to go ahead and cancel the conferences that you all signed up for at our last class. I realized that they're going to be too rushed. However, if you would like to stop by my office hours to get feedback on your thesis, you're more than welcome!
Monday, February 1, 2010
Post #1: First Blog Response!
Dear Class,
Glad you made it here. For your first blog response, go ahead and write a tentative thesis statement for Paper #1 here.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: A sentence or two
Glad you made it here. For your first blog response, go ahead and write a tentative thesis statement for Paper #1 here.
Due: Before our next class meeting
Length: A sentence or two
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