Monday, August 30th: Finishing the Function of Ed Seminar

Starter #3: 8/30

As you watch, take notes on the main ideas that stand out from this TED Talk. Aim for 3-5 bullet points.

After we watch:  

1. Summarize the main idea from this TED Talk in 1 sentence
2. Choose:

• What is something we can do in this class to create an environment where this guys’ vision is achievable?
• How does this relate to “The Function of Education” essay we read last week?

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Class Business

1. Turn in your signed syllabus
2. Please set up your binders and make sure you have a PLANNER to keep track of homework in each class.  If you don't, please make sure to get one asap.
3. Put your syllabus and the classroom procedures documents in the "Resources" section of your binder
   

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"The Function of Education":  Spirit Read
1.  Everyone participates at least once.  You can speak more than once.
2.  Read a word, phrase, or sentence.
3.  No commentary or opinions.
4.  When possible, try to connect with what was just read.
5.  Give all voices a chance.
6.  Pauses can be powerful.
7. Repeating words and phrases is fine.

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Periods 1/2

Periods 3/4

Finishing our Seminar

1. Let's review what we discussed on Friday
2. What terms do we need to still define based on how the author defines them?
3. What does Krishnamurti argue the function of education is? What is the THESIS of his essay? Do you agree or disagree with this claim? Why or why not?
   
   Thinking BEYOND The Text
4. What do YOU believe is the function of education?
5. In general: What does it look like in a school environment where Krishnamurti’s ideas are possible?
6. In what ways do you imitate other people or other concepts? Is that good or bad?
7. What is YOUR responsibility in creating the vision of education you most believe in?

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Seminar Self-Assessment and Reflection

• Go to Google Classroom and complete  this assignment. It is just a completion grade (4 points = on time and complete)
• You should have received an email invite to join my google classroom, but if you haven’t joined yet, you can just enter the class code for your section of Humanities as follows:
  • Periods 1/2- class code: 2gspvo3
  • Periods 3/4 class code: mpplufy​

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Part 2 of syllabus ​

If time, we'll continue reviewing expectations from the class syllabus

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Homework 

DUE TOMORROW:  Finish the seminar reflection, in google classroom