1. History
2. Obstacles
3. Examples
4. Supporters
2. Obstacles
3. Examples
4. Supporters
lunes, 30 de abril de 2012
jueves, 26 de abril de 2012
3 Questions of Divergent Thinking
What is the big issue?
Who would it affect?
What would define success?
The big issue is the standardization and close-mindedness of contemporary school curriculum. The answer to this is the changing of things that are learned, including possibly, like Edward De Bono has suggested, teaching lateral or divergent thinking as a course. This change would affect every single student in the school, since, to preserve the original, naturally-obtained natural thinking from childhood. Success would be defined by higher improvement in other grades, and possibly new careers related to this lateral thinking, as well as the recognition of lateral thinkers as intelligent.
Who would it affect?
What would define success?
The big issue is the standardization and close-mindedness of contemporary school curriculum. The answer to this is the changing of things that are learned, including possibly, like Edward De Bono has suggested, teaching lateral or divergent thinking as a course. This change would affect every single student in the school, since, to preserve the original, naturally-obtained natural thinking from childhood. Success would be defined by higher improvement in other grades, and possibly new careers related to this lateral thinking, as well as the recognition of lateral thinkers as intelligent.
How Schools Kill Creativity...
1. The similarities between a factory and a school
2. The rise of modern teaching methods from the Enlightenment
3. Difference between lateral thinking and creativity
2. The rise of modern teaching methods from the Enlightenment
3. Difference between lateral thinking and creativity
Journal
In this class, I have experienced a different way of learning.
The grading rubric is based on the discovery and development of ideas, as opposed to memorization. Different mediums are used to express this. Multimedia projects and technology are used often. The option of having a blog lets you post things online easily, and not have to deal with bulky papers or "losing" things. When physical assignments are needed, they are used in different ways, as in creating a model, like we did for the "Uglies" sci-fi invention project. Finally, I didn't have the reading time we had before class. I find it useful and fun, since not only can we read anything we want, but we can also work on the reading projects we have, reading the book we have assigned or we're using for the assignment.
Portfolio
What are parts of a portfolo?
- Elective
- Sociales
- English
- Books read
- SS
- Math
- Science
- Spanish
- Books read (Spanish)
- Teachers
- POarents
- 7th graders
- camps
- High School teachers
- College
- Yourself
miércoles, 18 de abril de 2012
Evaluating
"I thought this was a succinctly written summary, which, although maintaining measured vagueness, still included details which, although secondary, are still pertinent and important."
Felipe Sanchez
Felipe Sanchez
viernes, 13 de abril de 2012
MSND: Evaluating
Felipe Sanchez: "This was a good paragraph and summary. I like how you put your reasons for putting in details."
Samy Fajardo: This was pretty good. I suggest putting more information about the play next time, but besides that it was good :)"
Samy Fajardo: This was pretty good. I suggest putting more information about the play next time, but besides that it was good :)"
MSND: Analyzing
I decided to put in everything that had to do with the development of the story: for example, the conflict between Oberon and Titania was important, otherwise there would've been no need to introduce the juice.
MSND: Applying
Plot Summary
There are many subplots to this story. The first follows the events preceding the wedding of the duke of Athens, Theseus, to Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Meanwhile, Egeus, an Athenian, is having troubles with his daughter, who refuses to marry the suitor he has chosen for her. She could be punished, and even executed, Theseus agrees. She is in love with Lysander, and he with her, and yet her suitor must be Demetrius, who is in love with her. So, they plan to escape from Athens, and marry. Hermia tells Helena who is in love with Demetrius, and, even though he has repeatedly rejected her, she feels compelled to speak of the plans. Demetrius then begins to stalk in the woods, looking for Hermia.
Then, develops the third plot, the one of faeries, including Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the faeries, respectively. Then, in revenge for a disagreement, Oberon orders one of his servants to put a magic juice which makes the first thing one lays eyes upon their obsession. Seeing that Demetrius has been acting cruel to Hermia, he orders Puck to put some in Demetrius' eyes so that he may fall in love with Hermia. Puck is confused, and instead puts it on Lysander's eyes. As Puck tries to fix his mistake, the two men now pay no attention to Hermia, and love Helena. Helena does not believe them, however, and thinks that they are mocking her.
In the end,it is fixed, so that Demetrius loves Helena and Lysander loves Hermia, and v.v. By morning, all is well, and they get to witness the wedding.
There are many subplots to this story. The first follows the events preceding the wedding of the duke of Athens, Theseus, to Hippolyta, queen of the Amazons. Meanwhile, Egeus, an Athenian, is having troubles with his daughter, who refuses to marry the suitor he has chosen for her. She could be punished, and even executed, Theseus agrees. She is in love with Lysander, and he with her, and yet her suitor must be Demetrius, who is in love with her. So, they plan to escape from Athens, and marry. Hermia tells Helena who is in love with Demetrius, and, even though he has repeatedly rejected her, she feels compelled to speak of the plans. Demetrius then begins to stalk in the woods, looking for Hermia.
Then, develops the third plot, the one of faeries, including Oberon and Titania, king and queen of the faeries, respectively. Then, in revenge for a disagreement, Oberon orders one of his servants to put a magic juice which makes the first thing one lays eyes upon their obsession. Seeing that Demetrius has been acting cruel to Hermia, he orders Puck to put some in Demetrius' eyes so that he may fall in love with Hermia. Puck is confused, and instead puts it on Lysander's eyes. As Puck tries to fix his mistake, the two men now pay no attention to Hermia, and love Helena. Helena does not believe them, however, and thinks that they are mocking her.
In the end,it is fixed, so that Demetrius loves Helena and Lysander loves Hermia, and v.v. By morning, all is well, and they get to witness the wedding.
Applying: Summary
William Shakespeare was an English poet and playwright, many times accepted as the greatest writer of the English language. His full works include 38 plays, 154 sonnets, 2 narrative poems, and many other poems.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. When he was 18, he married his pregnant girlfriend. They had three children: first Susanna, and then twins, Hamnet and Judith. He acquired Lord Chamberlain's Men (later known as the King's Men), a company, between 1585 and 1592, as well as becoming a respected playwright. He retired to Stratford when he was 49, and died there 3 years later.
His tragedies and comedies are the most famous. Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, (all tragedies) are all regarded as some of the most important works in the English language.
Shakespeare was born and raised in Stratford-upon-Avon. When he was 18, he married his pregnant girlfriend. They had three children: first Susanna, and then twins, Hamnet and Judith. He acquired Lord Chamberlain's Men (later known as the King's Men), a company, between 1585 and 1592, as well as becoming a respected playwright. He retired to Stratford when he was 49, and died there 3 years later.
His tragedies and comedies are the most famous. Hamlet, King Lear, Othello, and Macbeth, (all tragedies) are all regarded as some of the most important works in the English language.
Understanding: 3 Open Questions
1. How has Shakespeare influenced modern culture?
2. How valid and probable are the theories that state that he didn't write the plays?
3. How has Shakespeare influenced modern English?
2. How valid and probable are the theories that state that he didn't write the plays?
3. How has Shakespeare influenced modern English?
jueves, 12 de abril de 2012
Steps...
Who is Shakespeare:
Knowing: Watch video "William Shakespeare Biography", uploaded by thecatastrophechynna.
Understanding: Make 3 open questions about Shakeseare's life and discuss it with classmates in groups of 2 or 3.
Applying: Based on the information you found on the video and discussion make a summary stating the most important traits and monents of his life.
Analyzing: Tell why you think those traits and moments mentioned were the most important ones with your groups.
Evaluating: Put comments on three of your peers' blogs evaluating their summaries.
Creating: Create an interesting multimedia presentation stating the life of William Shakespeare.
Midsummer's Night Dream:
Knowing: See the explanation and preview videos of the movie.
Understanding: See the movie.
Applying: Make 1-3 paragraphs telling the most important moments in the movie.
Analyzing: Tell why you chose the items you put in your paragraphs.
Evaluating: Make comments on three of your peers' paragraphs.
Creating: Make an interesting presentation about the Play with a web 2.0 tool.
Knowing: Watch video "William Shakespeare Biography", uploaded by thecatastrophechynna.
Understanding: Make 3 open questions about Shakeseare's life and discuss it with classmates in groups of 2 or 3.
Applying: Based on the information you found on the video and discussion make a summary stating the most important traits and monents of his life.
Analyzing: Tell why you think those traits and moments mentioned were the most important ones with your groups.
Evaluating: Put comments on three of your peers' blogs evaluating their summaries.
Creating: Create an interesting multimedia presentation stating the life of William Shakespeare.
Midsummer's Night Dream:
Knowing: See the explanation and preview videos of the movie.
Understanding: See the movie.
Applying: Make 1-3 paragraphs telling the most important moments in the movie.
Analyzing: Tell why you chose the items you put in your paragraphs.
Evaluating: Make comments on three of your peers' paragraphs.
Creating: Make an interesting presentation about the Play with a web 2.0 tool.
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