Friday, February 26, 2010
Friday, Febraury 26, 2010
Today, we discussed what martial law was (military rule). We then discussed the invisible hand. I then assigned students to read pages 87 to 97 in their text and create a visual instead of reading notes. These are due on Monday.
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Thursday, February 25, 2010
Today, we started with a journal activity. You were asked to discuss three of the stories that were presented yesterday and then determine what areas you think you will need to learn more about specifically (and explain).
I then handed back the visuals your created for further discussion. What we determined was, that to create a good study visual, we need to have or include:
Title
page numbers
headings (usually in the centre with the page number and a definition of what it means)
subheadings (usally around it on the outside and divided from each other with lines)
definitions for subheadings and headings
major points/keywords/definitions of these and terms
examples/case studies
all of the key information and subheadings should be numbered for ease in using as a study tool. If you are confused, come and see me
We also discussed what freedom of association was (look it up if you weren't here), and I wanted you to define what a Martial Plan is. Additionally, I want you to look over the last reading visual and come up with questions to ask me for clarity on terms or ideas you are not 100 per cent sure of.
I then handed back the visuals your created for further discussion. What we determined was, that to create a good study visual, we need to have or include:
Title
page numbers
headings (usually in the centre with the page number and a definition of what it means)
subheadings (usally around it on the outside and divided from each other with lines)
definitions for subheadings and headings
major points/keywords/definitions of these and terms
examples/case studies
all of the key information and subheadings should be numbered for ease in using as a study tool. If you are confused, come and see me
We also discussed what freedom of association was (look it up if you weren't here), and I wanted you to define what a Martial Plan is. Additionally, I want you to look over the last reading visual and come up with questions to ask me for clarity on terms or ideas you are not 100 per cent sure of.
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 23, 2010
Today was News Bureau day.
Some of the terms we examined today include Jihad, MLAs, Homosexuality laws in Africa, Jamaica's debt (why they don't farm and have things brought in instead), EU (defined), Health care reform in the U.S. Some areas we need to develop are understanding the religion and politics of the Middle East, Jihad, Hammas, and Mossad.
Make sure when you present for a News Bureau that you cover the five W's and that you are aware of background issues and definition of terms you are presenting.
Some of the terms we examined today include Jihad, MLAs, Homosexuality laws in Africa, Jamaica's debt (why they don't farm and have things brought in instead), EU (defined), Health care reform in the U.S. Some areas we need to develop are understanding the religion and politics of the Middle East, Jihad, Hammas, and Mossad.
Make sure when you present for a News Bureau that you cover the five W's and that you are aware of background issues and definition of terms you are presenting.
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
Tuesday, February 23, 2010
You were given this class to work on your visuals from yesterday (which are due today) and to prepare for tomorrow's news bureau. Keep in mind that I am not going to provide you with class time every week. The way to tackle this one is to watch the news or read a paper everyday!
Monday, February 22, 2010
Monday, February 22, 2010
Today you had to do the following tasks:
Go to page 25 in your text and answer question 2a and 2 c.
Then read pages 25 and 26 in your text (the top half) and answer the following questions:
1. What does diverse mean?
2. What differences are there between the way your grandparents identified themselves as Canadian when they were kids and you today?
3. What do you have access to today that your grandparents didn't?
4. What is meant by the term "linguistic identities"?
5. What is good about globalization when compariing your grandparent's time to today?
6. What is bad about globalization when comparing your grandparent's time to today?
These are all due tomorrow.
Go to page 25 in your text and answer question 2a and 2 c.
Then read pages 25 and 26 in your text (the top half) and answer the following questions:
1. What does diverse mean?
2. What differences are there between the way your grandparents identified themselves as Canadian when they were kids and you today?
3. What do you have access to today that your grandparents didn't?
4. What is meant by the term "linguistic identities"?
5. What is good about globalization when compariing your grandparent's time to today?
6. What is bad about globalization when comparing your grandparent's time to today?
These are all due tomorrow.
Monday, February 22, 2010
Today, we discussed the readings from the weekend that you were to have completed. Due in large part to the fact that this was not done, I have assigned you to create a readings visual on two 11x17 sheets of paper. In it, you are to include the six principles of collectivism (on one) and the six principles of individualism (on the other). The title is to be in the centre of the page with the information boxed around it. These are due for tomorrow.
Friday, February 19, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Today, your had a homework reading check in which you had to determine Milton Friedman's views on government involvement in the economy (if you weren't here, it can't be made up).
We then discussed the reading "Ideologies of Individualism and Collectivism", on pages 62 - 70 in your text. In this, we discussed the history of individualism and collectivism from early social communities up until the Reformation period. I also handed out a Collectivism/ Individualism Timeline for you to use for additonal notes/guidance during this lecture.
This weekend, you are to read pages 71 to 86 in your text and make notes to help with our discussion on Monday.
We then discussed the reading "Ideologies of Individualism and Collectivism", on pages 62 - 70 in your text. In this, we discussed the history of individualism and collectivism from early social communities up until the Reformation period. I also handed out a Collectivism/ Individualism Timeline for you to use for additonal notes/guidance during this lecture.
This weekend, you are to read pages 71 to 86 in your text and make notes to help with our discussion on Monday.
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Thursday, February 18, 2010
We started off the class by doing a journal entry (pseudo homework/reading check) in which you defined both collectivism and individualism and provided an historical example of both (from your readings last night on pages 62 to 70).
We then spent the class discussing the reading you did earlier (pages 48 to 61) in which we examined the characteristics of ideology (there are four), and the themes of ideologies (there are 6).
Your homework tonight is to read up on Milton Friedman (who is also discussed in this chapter) and be prepared to answer a question about him tomorrow.
If you have missed days, be sure you have read pages 62 to 70 for tomorrow.
We then spent the class discussing the reading you did earlier (pages 48 to 61) in which we examined the characteristics of ideology (there are four), and the themes of ideologies (there are 6).
Your homework tonight is to read up on Milton Friedman (who is also discussed in this chapter) and be prepared to answer a question about him tomorrow.
If you have missed days, be sure you have read pages 62 to 70 for tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Wednesday, February 17, 2010
Lesson Eight
News Bureau day. Students presented their country, the ideologies it has held (past and present) and the problems they are dealing with today.
For tomorrow, students need to read pages 62 to 70 in their text and make reading notes.
News Bureau day. Students presented their country, the ideologies it has held (past and present) and the problems they are dealing with today.
For tomorrow, students need to read pages 62 to 70 in their text and make reading notes.
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Today, you were given an outline for major news assignments as well as an introductory assignment to complete as a group for tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Today students wrote a 12 questions, source based, multiple choice quiz on what we have studied up to this date. We then spent an inordinate amount of time analyzing the questions and how to approach them. As a result, for homework, students must read pages 48 to 61 and make reading notes. There will most likely be a reading quiz on Tuesday.
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Today, you did your first journal activity. You also Handed in your visuals on Hobbes, Locke and Rousseau. You then were instructed to read pages 31 to48 and answer the following:
For the eight factors which influence individual and collective beliefs and values, define each and explain your own connection (how it has/hasn't influenced you).
Additionally, write down unfamiliar or bolded terms on cue cards so you can learn them.
You will also have a quiz on information we have covered so far tomorrow (it's 12 multiple choice questions).
For the eight factors which influence individual and collective beliefs and values, define each and explain your own connection (how it has/hasn't influenced you).
Additionally, write down unfamiliar or bolded terms on cue cards so you can learn them.
You will also have a quiz on information we have covered so far tomorrow (it's 12 multiple choice questions).
Monday, February 8, 2010
Monday, February 8, 2010
Today, we discussed the values sheet (p. 30) to determine where you all fit on the continuum. Students got into groups of three and examined their answers. They were then given paper and, using the corresponding numbers to the statements, placed them on a continuum with collective values on the far left and individualistic values on the far right (with all of the degrees spread out along the continuum to show their relation). The purpose was to see how their values reflect care of group or care of self as a primary goal. We also placed the views of Hobbes, Locke, and Rousseau on the continuum (well, not Hobbes, as he doesn’t fit into it as his views are extreme).
We then looked at the visuals you came up with and attempted to separate them out based on how well they represent the philosophers (Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke). Students got into groups of three or four; placed all of the visuals on the floor for their group and then switched groups. The new group then organized the visuals based on who they thought they represented.
We then examined them all as a class.
For homework: You will take your own visuals and then put as many details about the philosopher they represent and their beliefs in the areas around the visual. This will be homework and due tomorrow.
We then looked at the visuals you came up with and attempted to separate them out based on how well they represent the philosophers (Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke). Students got into groups of three or four; placed all of the visuals on the floor for their group and then switched groups. The new group then organized the visuals based on who they thought they represented.
We then examined them all as a class.
For homework: You will take your own visuals and then put as many details about the philosopher they represent and their beliefs in the areas around the visual. This will be homework and due tomorrow.
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Today, we discussed Hobbes, Rousseau, and Locke in-depth. We watched three U-tube videos to explain their ideas further.
Your homework for this weekend is the following:
Come up with a visual for each of the three philosophers and put it in the middle of a page (three pages in total) to bring in for Monday.
Explain the Compact (p 20)
Answer the question: what do you think of this? Does it meet your own ideology?
Define: Personal identity
Collective identity
Beliefs and values
First nations holistic lifelong learning model Metis lifelong learning model
Your homework for this weekend is the following:
Come up with a visual for each of the three philosophers and put it in the middle of a page (three pages in total) to bring in for Monday.
Explain the Compact (p 20)
Answer the question: what do you think of this? Does it meet your own ideology?
Define: Personal identity
Collective identity
Beliefs and values
First nations holistic lifelong learning model Metis lifelong learning model
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
· Today, we discussed the introduction activity from yesterday as well as terms/concepts you should have learned from it (it was to be handed in today).
You then completed a reading quiz (8 multiple choice questions)
For tomorrow, you need to:
· read Pages 20 to 30 in their text
· Make sure you read ACTIVELY (taking notes of new terms/ideas)
· Do the “Beliefs and Values Inventory” on page 30.
· Answer questions 1 to 4 in the “Explore the Issues” box on page 30 as well.
These are all due for tomorrow.
Also, due to the results of the quiz, you will have to do the following: Be able to write the differences between Rousseau, Locke, and Hobbes; be able to define absolutism, prescribe, and social contract.
You then completed a reading quiz (8 multiple choice questions)
For tomorrow, you need to:
· read Pages 20 to 30 in their text
· Make sure you read ACTIVELY (taking notes of new terms/ideas)
· Do the “Beliefs and Values Inventory” on page 30.
· Answer questions 1 to 4 in the “Explore the Issues” box on page 30 as well.
These are all due for tomorrow.
Also, due to the results of the quiz, you will have to do the following: Be able to write the differences between Rousseau, Locke, and Hobbes; be able to define absolutism, prescribe, and social contract.
Monday, February 1, 2010
Monday, February 1, 2009
Today, we went over the course outline. If you were not here Friday, you also have a reading and assignment to complete (check that date out on here for details). Be sure to keep in mind that the supplies you need for this course are due on Monday, February 8.
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