Are
there any major purposes of schooling left out by Labaree? What do you make of
his conclusion (Is there any hope to push back against the predominant notion
of education as a private good?)?
Sunday, May 19, 2013
May 22…Teaching as a Profession
Do
you think of teaching as a profession? If so, what does this mean to you?
May 29...Ruby Payne
Are
Payne’s critics being fair? What did you
find that was useful or illuminating in Payne’s text? Comment on whether/how
deficit thinking has been present in your own thinking.
June 5… Richmond Schools and Race
Obviously, there is a great deal of
the Pratt text that is upsetting, disappointing and flat out disturbing...what has troubled you the most
so far?
June 10… Richmond Schools and Race, pt. 2
How do you see this history affecting
your work as a teacher in RPS (please be as personal and specific as you
can)?Given where Pratt's account finishes and anything you happen to know about
RPS today, do you see any hope for the future?
OR
From the Pratt text and our discussion of it, ask a question of Brian Daughrity, given his knowledge of the post-Brown education/social landscape of the South.
OR
From the Pratt text and our discussion of it, ask a question of Brian Daughrity, given his knowledge of the post-Brown education/social landscape of the South.
June 12…Privilege, Power and Difference
Johnson
defines privilege in an unusual way. If, upon reading about his version of
privilege, you recognized its existence in places/situations you hadn’t
previously, please share (provided you feel comfortable sharing). Note: This
can be a situation in which you are the beneficiary of privilege or one in
which you are not.
June 17...Teaching Toward Freedom
Relate
this book to anything we’ve discussed so far during this course. If you see no relation, then react to Ayers’
ideas.
June 19…Education and Social Change
Do
you think that it is the educator’s role to overtly work to make the world a
better place? What are some things that
you could/will try to do as an educator to work toward social
improvement/justice? Be as specific as
possible. (Yes, I know we have a lot to do at the course's end, but I think
it’s worth taking a few minutes to think about it!)
Extra Space
Use
this space to extend the dialogue regarding the presentations, to communicate
with group members for other purposes. Note: there is no required posting here,
it’s just a way for you to be in touch with your group and/or the class…use it
if it’s helpful otherwise, no worries.
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