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.

Emerson Application Activity due Monday, 2/5

In my absence today, you will be working on this application activity examining Ralph Waldo Emerson’s views on education.
Please complete the reading today, and then begin working on the questions.
You will have class time to complete this application activity tomorrow in class.
If you will be absent on Friday, please bring your completed application activity to class on Monday, and check the blog for additional information about weekend homework.
Have a good day!

(extra link to Emerson "Education" excerpt here)

Education unit readings due Wednesday, 1/31

First, please read Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"

After reading Plato's "Allegory of the Cave"...

Please look at and take note of interesting observations from this infographic:

 Infographic on the evolution of the purpose of education

Then, please read your assigned article:
1.  "The Role of Education in a Democratic Society" by John T. Caldwell (Natalie, Jaden, Ana, Conner, Cole, Riley)

2. "What is Democratic Education?" (an introduction) by Dana Bennis (Katie A., Maggie, Abby, Emily, Marlies)

3. "Good Citizenship: The Purpose of Education" by Eleanor Roosevelt, published in the Pictorial Review 1930 (Schaeffer, Serena, Lucas, Kelly, Samantha P.)

4. Naom Chumsky's speech on "The Purpose of Education" (Morgan, Auden, Madison, Aliya, Haley R.)

5. "What is the goal of the American educational system?" by Tom Segal, with interviews embedded, published in Education Week, 8/2013 (Haylee B., Libby, Meg, Bailey, Tiffany)
6. "American Public Education: An Origin Story" published in Education News, 2013 (Jessica, Ruth, Samantha H., Erika, Hope)

The Gift of Reading

Read these articles about the gift of reading.

1. "Reading is the most powerful gift we can give a child: it puts stardust in their imaginations" by Emma Cox (2016)
2. "The History of 'Loving' to Read" by Rothman (2015)
3. “How to Instill a Love of Reading” by Burton (2016)
4. "How to Read like a Writer... and Why" by Nicholson (2014)

DO THIS IN GROUPS OF 4, ROUND-ROBIN STYLE--
Each person in the group selects a symbol and then he/she records for that symbol.  Trade symbols per article until you have directed all four.
1.  GEM~~Reflect and respond:  What did you like about this piece?  Favorite quotes or ideas you related to... (use post-it notes to record these)
2.  ROLL THE DICE~~Vocabulary application: See how many vocabulary words you can attach to what you read (roll together to see the # of words you need to attach; use post-its to explain the attachment and put that on your group notes).
3.  PAINTBRUSH~~Strategies and techniques working together:  Look to examine the various ways this author used various aspects of language and appeals to achieve his/her purpose.
4.  PAPER CLIP~~Connecting as readers:  Find connections between your reading of this article, and a.) another reading from this unit and b.) another group's interpretations.  Then, develop one unique insight of your own (as a group) about this piece, discussing the ideas or writing style of the author.
(read the comments posted on the board, and AS A GROUP, add one reading connection comment, one connection comment to another group's perspectives, and one new insight of your own, on post-it notes.)


TED talks
"Reading is a daring act" about women who are not allowed to be literate
Censorship in School Reading