Monday, May 24, 2010

Week 3



Today we keep exploring the notion of education.  I'd like for you to look at a classic in rock history, Pink Floyd's "We Don't Need No Education."


Take a quick shot at writing a response to the images and music in this piece.  What does the video have to say to you?  Any connections with the other readings you have done?  Where is Raquel?  Write an introduction with a strong thesis.  Remember that there are a number of ways you can start your introduction.  You can use a startling statistic, a good question, an anecdote, a quotation, or the opposite of what you will argue.  Here's more information.


The following questions might be useful in your attempt to make sense of your teaching/learning experiment on Wednesday.  They are inspired by Purdue's Writing Lab page on stasis theory. Use your notes to answer them.
  • What happened on Wednesday?
  • What were some of  the challenges of the experiment?
  • What did you learn from the experiment?
  • What are the implications of what you learned on your own experience in the classroom?  How might this insight help students and faculty create classroom spaces where learning is maximized?

Your collaborative paper should cover or include the following:

      A description of the experience emphasizing key moments
      What was learned about the learning and teaching process
      A recommendation or two based on the experience
      Pictures

For Wednesday:

 Turn in peer review by Wednesday.
 Post to MCL a draft of your contribution to the collaborative essay; bring a printout to class.

For Friday:
 Complete MLA Diagnostic in MCL.
 Polish the draft of the collaborative essay.

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