Awesome class discussing chapter 8!! I appreciate everyone's willingness to really discuss the issues. I sent everyone an email through webCT. . .don't forget to post to the discussion board if you forgot!
For week 14: we will be discussing chapter 7, as well as looking at some past student samples of the School Diversity Project.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
CLAS - Culture and Language Academy of Success
Here is a short video explaining the Charter School in Los Angeles.
Sunday, November 16, 2008
Week 11
Although the election was the clear attention grabber for the evening, we were able to determine our school district, look for school data, and discuss James Banks' approaches to multicultural education.
Nov 11 was a holiday. . .I hope everyone enjoyed the break.
For Week 12: I would like to discuss Chapter 8 from Nieto. Please bring the text.
Due Tuesday: Don't forget to bring a copy of your Personal History of Otherness assignment to class. Also, submit the electronic version to webCT.
Note: Please leave a comment at the end of this post the you have read the blog!!
Nov 11 was a holiday. . .I hope everyone enjoyed the break.
For Week 12: I would like to discuss Chapter 8 from Nieto. Please bring the text.
Due Tuesday: Don't forget to bring a copy of your Personal History of Otherness assignment to class. Also, submit the electronic version to webCT.
Note: Please leave a comment at the end of this post the you have read the blog!!
Monday, November 3, 2008
Week 10
Week 10 was a great class. I really enjoyed the creativity of the groups, the awesome bumper stickers and I really enjoy that fact that we have access to so many computers that we can use Google Docs on a regular basis! As always, the conversation was lively and interesting. . .thanks.
Don't forget that we discuss the School Diversity Assignment and I expect that you will have your groups and the district that you wish to investigate. . .Also, you should be thinking about ways you can get involved with the school you target for support.
Week 11: Election night!! We will discuss the reading that I emailed everyone through webCT, the Banks chapter. . .Please don't forget to print and bring to class. I will also discuss how to use the California Department of Education's website for researching the schools you pick!!
I am having trouble uploading the PowerPoint to Slideshare, but I hope to have it up soon!
Don't forget that we discuss the School Diversity Assignment and I expect that you will have your groups and the district that you wish to investigate. . .Also, you should be thinking about ways you can get involved with the school you target for support.
Week 11: Election night!! We will discuss the reading that I emailed everyone through webCT, the Banks chapter. . .Please don't forget to print and bring to class. I will also discuss how to use the California Department of Education's website for researching the schools you pick!!
I am having trouble uploading the PowerPoint to Slideshare, but I hope to have it up soon!
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Week 9
We had a special guest this evening, Dr. Anne Rene Elsbree, who did an outstanding job leading the discussion and activities for how to disrupt hompophobia.
If you wanted to look at the wiki she created, that included the PSAs from GLSEN, click here
I hope everyone walked away from class with a new awareness of the issue and some strategies to disrupt homophobia in your classrooms (and your personal lives).
For week 10, we will be using Nieto's chapter 3 and the Grant & Sleeter reading from the course reader. Please bring your text to class and your copy of the Grant & Sleeter reading.
Also, I will go over the School Diversity Assignment.
If you wanted to look at the wiki she created, that included the PSAs from GLSEN, click here
I hope everyone walked away from class with a new awareness of the issue and some strategies to disrupt homophobia in your classrooms (and your personal lives).
For week 10, we will be using Nieto's chapter 3 and the Grant & Sleeter reading from the course reader. Please bring your text to class and your copy of the Grant & Sleeter reading.
Also, I will go over the School Diversity Assignment.
Monday, October 20, 2008
Week 6, 7, and 8
Just a quick recap on the last few weeks.
Week 6: Students had the week to prepare for the Spring reports.
Week 7: Spring Chapter Presentations for chapters 1,2, and 3
Week 8: Spring Chapter Presentations for chapters 4, 5, and 6.
Reading/topics for week 9: Disrupting Homophobia will be the topic with our special guest Dr. Anne Rene Elsbree. The reading was emailed to everyone through webCT email. Please print the readings and complete the first two matrices
1. Heteronormative Oppression Graphic Organizer
2. California School Safety Law Graphic Organizer
Week 6: Students had the week to prepare for the Spring reports.
Week 7: Spring Chapter Presentations for chapters 1,2, and 3
Week 8: Spring Chapter Presentations for chapters 4, 5, and 6.
Reading/topics for week 9: Disrupting Homophobia will be the topic with our special guest Dr. Anne Rene Elsbree. The reading was emailed to everyone through webCT email. Please print the readings and complete the first two matrices
1. Heteronormative Oppression Graphic Organizer
2. California School Safety Law Graphic Organizer
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Week 5: If All Kids Can Learn, Can All Teachers Teach Them?
It is always a challenge for me to keep to a tight schedule, especially when I feel a bit of passion about the subject ;-) I apologize for those groups who did not get to present their topic. . .I hope you can read the matrix and participate on the discussion board.
Thanks for all your participation and for being willing to express your ideas and questions, even when they are not the most popular. I want to encourage everyone to push your limits and to step out of your comfort zone when we are having class discussions.
You all have two weeks to get your Spring chapters together. I believe I have at least checked-in with most groups. I will return on Wed, and will be very available by email or phone if you have any questions.
I am also going to embed the matrix from chapter 5 for those who couldn't access the link!
Thanks for all your participation and for being willing to express your ideas and questions, even when they are not the most popular. I want to encourage everyone to push your limits and to step out of your comfort zone when we are having class discussions.
You all have two weeks to get your Spring chapters together. I believe I have at least checked-in with most groups. I will return on Wed, and will be very available by email or phone if you have any questions.
I am also going to embed the matrix from chapter 5 for those who couldn't access the link!
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