F 11/7: Class discussion, text readings
M 11/10: Flock of Dodos DVD; see link
W 11/12: Flock of Dodos cont.; discussion
F 11/14: Hersch, Tribe DUE; discussion
Questions for Hersch:
a) What were some of the reasons Hersch wrote this book? In other words, what kinds of questions about adolescents did she want to answer?
b) Choose one of the adolescents that Hersch focuses on. Describe them and their hopes, fears, and problems.
c) What conclusions does Hersch draw about adolescents in general?
d) What does this book tell us about either how our educational system works or how it should work?
M 11/17: Hersch, Tribe discussion
W 11/19: Virtual School, submit school choices; discuss assignment in class:
Virtual School Observations (12 hrs.):
Choose one school EACH from schools in Greenville County consisting of the following categories: elementary, middle, high, and other (career centers, child development centers, Governor’s school).
Do a virtual visit of each school that must include at least the following:
• Exploration of the most recent three consecutive years of that schools state report card.
• Analysis of the school’s web page. (See “Webculture” guidelines and read “School culture on the Internet” by Daniel Doerger, both provided on the course CD.)
Prepare a one-page handout on each school and make a brief presentation on what you learned (presentations due December 3 and 5).
F 11/21: Workshop with Peer Group; Share your essay with each member of your peer group; also submit your essay to your Peer Expert by the following guidelines:
Peer Experts:
Group 1: Jeff Heinzl
Group 2: Laura-Ann Jacobs
Group 3: Amanda Pepper
Group 4: Laura Johnson931
Group 5: Alison Flowers
M 11/24: Workshop with Peer Group; SUBMIT ESSAY BEFORE HOLIDAY BREAK
W 11/26: Thanksgiving Holiday
F 11/28: Thanksgiving Holiday
M 12/1: Essay discussion
W 12/3: Virtual School Visits Report
F 12/5: Virtual School Visits Report
M 12/8: "Choices for Children," Alfie Kohn
T 12/16: 8:30, Final Portfolio/ Exam
