Well, they say that all good things must come to an end... and so it must be with the formal blog. (However, as suggested in class, I will keep it open so that we can continue to learn from it and make continuing contributions.) Again, I have truly found your posts to be quite insightful, and I hope that you have enjoyed reading and participating.
For the last blog, I will encourage you to reflect back upon your initial posts/thoughts when entering the class and to consider what has changed (and stayed the same) for you. What have you discovered? What still remains? What final thoughts would you like to leave with the class? Critiques are also welcomed. (While I will provide ample time for us to share during our last class session on Tuesday, please feel free to start the wrap-up process here.) You don't need to answer all of the questions posed here... just say whatever you wish.
Have fun!
Saturday, June 20, 2009
Monday, June 15, 2009
Blog #4
It's time to move forward from theory to practice! For this blog, please share a suggestion for a possible multicultural/social justice activity that could be incorporated in your future work with students. It could be a lesson or exercise specifically focused on diversity issues or a way to blend this message into the existing curriculum. Please do not visit a website to cut and paste someone else's work... design your own! Here's a chance to share your creative genius with others!
Wednesday, June 10, 2009
Blog #3
So... we are basically halfway through the term. Let's open up the forum to anything you wish related to our course (topics, progress, application of material, other issues in social justice education, political implications, etc.). Go for it!
Thursday, June 4, 2009
Blog #2
In the first week of class, we explored the notion of social justice, with many students wondering about how it could be incorporated into their classrooms. For this blog, I'd like for you to consider any issues related to the possible development and/or implementation of social justice education. For example, you could approach the discussion from a theoretical point of view, examine how you feel about doing this work, raise questions about its applicability at all levels or for all subjects, suggest possible ways to get it done, etc. It's up to you.
Have fun!
Have fun!
Sunday, May 31, 2009
Blog Topic 1
Welcome to the course blog! I am truly excited about teaching this course, and I hope that you find it to be an enlightening and enjoyable educational experience. As mentioned in class, we will be confronting some challenging issues, many of which might generate strong intellectual and emotional reactions. This blog serves as a mechanism for everyone to process these responses and to learn through engagement with others. Since none of us is as smart as all of us, we can gain further insights by taking in the ideas of our learning community members. While we may disagree on here, it is essential that we always demonstrate respect and maintain an open mind.
In order to participate, you will need to have an active Google, gmail, or Yahoo account. You can obtain a free account by going to either website and signing up. Once you have accomplished that task, return to this page and click on the heading "Blog Topic 1" above. If you scroll down, you can read my instructions and enter your comments in the box. Come back a little while later, click on the same link, and read your colleagues' posts. It would also be great if everyone could at least publish their photo in the "Followers" section on the right-hand side of the page. That way, we can learn each other's names and connect faces with ideas.
I will post five blog topics during the term. For each topic, I would like for you to produce a 1-2 paragraph thoughtful comment that shows your honest reflections and includes some type of contribution to our understanding of the issues at hand. Then, after reading the posts of your classmates, I'd like for you to jump back into the conversation -- either by critically responding to someone else or by adding to your previous post with further insights. Feel free to continue the dialogue if you wish. You will be graded on the value-added nature of your overall posts over the course of the term. Although I am certain that you will get the hang of this blog thing soon, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
TOPIC 1: How do you feel about taking this particular course and addressing issues related to diversity in classrooms and communities? What goals do you have for the class? What suggestions do you have for the instructor? What requests or comments do you have for your classmates? (You are not required to answer all of these questions, but I wanted to produce enough possible angles from which you can approach the topic.)
In order to participate, you will need to have an active Google, gmail, or Yahoo account. You can obtain a free account by going to either website and signing up. Once you have accomplished that task, return to this page and click on the heading "Blog Topic 1" above. If you scroll down, you can read my instructions and enter your comments in the box. Come back a little while later, click on the same link, and read your colleagues' posts. It would also be great if everyone could at least publish their photo in the "Followers" section on the right-hand side of the page. That way, we can learn each other's names and connect faces with ideas.
I will post five blog topics during the term. For each topic, I would like for you to produce a 1-2 paragraph thoughtful comment that shows your honest reflections and includes some type of contribution to our understanding of the issues at hand. Then, after reading the posts of your classmates, I'd like for you to jump back into the conversation -- either by critically responding to someone else or by adding to your previous post with further insights. Feel free to continue the dialogue if you wish. You will be graded on the value-added nature of your overall posts over the course of the term. Although I am certain that you will get the hang of this blog thing soon, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
TOPIC 1: How do you feel about taking this particular course and addressing issues related to diversity in classrooms and communities? What goals do you have for the class? What suggestions do you have for the instructor? What requests or comments do you have for your classmates? (You are not required to answer all of these questions, but I wanted to produce enough possible angles from which you can approach the topic.)
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