Application Activity due Monday, 3/5

Please complete this application activity  for Monday. 

Education around the World

1. Read HERE about one of the ten biggest problems affecting education around the world.  Take notes on one of these ten problems.
2. Use this resource to read more about situations impacting education of the world population.
3. Then, go here to begin learning about organizations that are trying to present solutions to the problems.  Continue brainstorming and searching for other ways that the problem could be addressed.
4. Create a short presentation explaining what the problem(s) is/are that is facing education worldwide, and what you learned is being done to try to fix the problem and improve these circumstances.  Develop some questions for discussion that will promote a larger conversation about the state of education in our world today and what we can do as humans, Americans, and local citizens to innovate and help solve these problems.

For homework:
Read about your assigned country and what it is doing to make innovative strides in educational achievement.  Use this site for your information, but feel free to fact-check or gain more insight from additional sources as well.

Scholarly article abstract source

Choose ONE article abstract from this source or from this source and explain how it could be used to support an element of your argument or visualization piece.

Citing a scholarly journal using Purdue Online Writing Lab (PURDUE OWL)

Infographics

Please look over the infographics assigned to you, and be prepared to use it in class tomorrow.

INFOGRAPHICS about Early Childhood Education

1. Activities for Early Childhood Brain Development
2. The Anatomy of a Kindergartner (brain and physical development info.)
3. The Milestones of a Child's Mind Development

1.  The Science Behind Imaginative Play
2.  12 Types of Play
3.  Different Ways Kids Play

1.  Long-term Advantages of Early Childhood Education
2.  Benefits of Early Childhood Education
3.  Why Early Education is Vital

1.  Educational Technology Developmental Stages for Kids
2.  The Wired Child
3.  Media in Children's Lives

1.  Parents: Getting Your Child Ready for Kindergarten
2.  How Children Become Ready for School
3.  Childhood Education and Stay-at-home Moms

In preparation for next week...

Please bring your blue and white striped Everyday Use textbook to class, as we will spend time reading and taking notes on Chapter 3: Arrangement, Style and Delivery (study guide here)

For Tuesday, come to class with a summary of important points and ideas offered in the two brief articles you read.  Be prepared to explain the purpose and main points of these articles to classmates.

From THIS SITE, please read assigned article, and prepare to teach others about what you read.  Focus on meaning and purpose, and how the author supports and develops points.
Read article by King
Read article by May
Read article by Julius
Read article by Agnamba
Read article by Preston

Then, go under SUGGESTED READING, read assigned article, and prepare to teach others about what you read.  Focus on meaning and purpose, and how the author supports and develops points.
Read article by Sanchez and Turner
Read article by Singh
Read article by Klein
Read article by Albright
Read "History of Early Childhood Education" by Sarah Lipoff (link)

For Thursday, read and take notes on "The Economics of Inequality" by James Heckman (2011)

"Changing Education Paradigms" TED talk given by Ken Robinson

Today, we presented our synthesis plans and discussed the article from yesterday. 
Then, we watched this TED talk: "Changing Education Paradigms" by Ken Robinson (2010)
While watching, each student recorded ideas they agreed with, disagreed with, or wanted to learn more about.  At the end, we shared how Robinson's views compared to one's own views of education and experiences with education.

Today in class, 2/6

Following your group’s discussion time, please go on to working independently on this assignment:

Please read THIS ARTICLE and take notes in the following manner:
1.  In the initial opening paragraphs, the author shares his personal perspective for why the title question, ‘what kind of citizens do we need?’, must be raised and considered.   How do the examples from the past that he gives shape the reasoning for why he is asking this question?
As you read the remainder of the article, consider how he echoes the initial fears of the repetition of this catastrophic time in history with his points and questions he poses to the reader.
2.  For each reading section, complete a short summary of the main point he is making.  Record any reactions, connections, or questions that come to mind.
3.  In the end, consider ways that this reading connects to Plato’s “Allegory of the Cave” and other ideas put forth in other articles read this unit, so far.

Be prepared to discuss these ideas tomorrow in class, as well as for your group to present their synthesis perspectives on the role of education in a democracy.

Read and contemplate in regards to education (due TUESDAY, 2/6)

Read your assigned article posted below for Tuesday's class discussion.
Read and respond with your own perspectives of agreement, disagreement, and rhetorical analysis (including praise/critique of quotes, organization, etc.) for your piece.
Bring notes with you to class on Tuesday to use in a classroom activity.

1.  "The Love of Learning" by Leon Botstein
4th hour: Meg, Lucas, Natalie, Haylee B., Maggie B., Riley, Abby, Samantha H., Kelly H., Marlies, Bailey
6th hour:  Claire, Matthew, Ariel, Leah, Brittany, Chloe, Clarissa, Grace N., Madi N., Kenzie, Dereck

2.  "Own Your Education" speech given by Michael Wood (2010)
4th hour: Schaeffer, Katie A., Jessica B., Serena, Ruth, Madison, Conner, Aliya, Samantha P., Hope
6th hour: Aliyah, Mercy, Amanda, Amber, Gabriella, Dalton, John, Adam, Katie S., Grace T.

3.  "Society's Influence on Education" by Oak (2014)
4th hour:  Cole, Morgan, Jaden, Auden, Ana, Libby, Emily, Erika, Haley R., Tiffany
6th hour:  Tori, Trinidy, Jessica H., Jocelyn, Corinne, Grace M., Kayla, Heidi, Rebecca, Madeline V.