Please watch the following video and post a response and a reply.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JEczvyM3Boc
Saturday, November 14, 2009
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Education
As part of our accreditation work, we are developing a Quality Enhancement Plan at Shaw University -- designed to select one area of student learning (such as reading, math, public speaking, global understanding, technology, etc.) that needs improvement and coming up with a strategy to make it better. IN YOUR OPINION, WHAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT AREA OF STUDENT LEARNING THAT WE SHOULD FOCUS ON TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE PREPARED FOR THE "REAL WORLD" OUT THERE AND WHY?
Monday, October 5, 2009
Family Blog Topic
What reactions or comments did you have regarding any issues addressed in today's (Monday) class?
BE SURE TO POST AND RESPOND TO THIS BLOG PLUS THE OTHER ONE ENTITLED "QUOTE."
BE SURE TO POST AND RESPOND TO THIS BLOG PLUS THE OTHER ONE ENTITLED "QUOTE."
Friday, October 2, 2009
Monday, September 21, 2009
Blog for the Week
Let's continue the class discussion about forgiveness. Please share your thoughts on the concept of forgiveness and/or comments about your own need to forgive yourself or others.
Friday, September 4, 2009
Blog #3
Is there ever a time to practice ethnocentrism or should we always support cultural relativism? Are there benefits to each?
Friday, August 28, 2009
Blog #2
Please read this article: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-dyn/content/article/2006/10/13/AR2006101301426.html
Then, think of a really good question that could be raised about any of the issues from this article (not just "What is the main point?" BORING!). Be deep.
Put the question in your post and offer your original answer. Then, read others' posts and respond to them.
Your post and at least one response is due by Monday class time.
Then, think of a really good question that could be raised about any of the issues from this article (not just "What is the main point?" BORING!). Be deep.
Put the question in your post and offer your original answer. Then, read others' posts and respond to them.
Your post and at least one response is due by Monday class time.
Wednesday, July 29, 2009
Welcome to the Blog -- Topic 1
Welcome to the course blog! I am truly excited about teaching this course, and I hope that you find it to be an enlightening and enjoyable educational experience. As mentioned in class, we will be confronting some challenging issues, many of which might generate strong intellectual and emotional reactions. This blog serves as a mechanism for everyone to process these responses and to learn through engagement with others. Since none of us is as smart as all of us, we can gain further insights by taking in the ideas of our learning community members. While we may disagree on here, it is essential that we always demonstrate respect and maintain an open mind.
In order to participate, you will need to have an active Google or gmail account. You can obtain a free account by going to either website and signing up. Once you have accomplished that task, return to this page and click on the heading "Welcome to the Blog -- Topic 1" above. If you scroll down, you can read my instructions and enter your comments in the box. Come back a little while later, click on the same link, and read your colleagues' posts. It would also be great if everyone could at least publish their photo in the "Followers" section on the right-hand side of the page. That way, we can learn each other's names and connect faces with ideas.
I will post a blog topic for almost every week during the term. For each topic, I would like for you to produce a 1-2 paragraph thoughtful comment that shows your honest reflections and includes some type of contribution to our understanding of the issues at hand. (I will hand out examples of a good blog in class.) Then, after reading the posts of your classmates, I'd like for you to jump back into the conversation -- either by critically responding to someone else or by adding to your previous post with further insights. Feel free to continue the dialogue if you wish. You will be graded on the value-added nature of your overall posts over the course of the term. Although I am certain that you will get the hang of this blog thing soon, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
TOPIC ONE: Based on your understanding of "Social Science" so far, how do you feel that this course can be beneficial for you personally and/or professionally? The original posts are due by Tuesday August 25th, with follow up posts expected by Saturday August 29.
In order to participate, you will need to have an active Google or gmail account. You can obtain a free account by going to either website and signing up. Once you have accomplished that task, return to this page and click on the heading "Welcome to the Blog -- Topic 1" above. If you scroll down, you can read my instructions and enter your comments in the box. Come back a little while later, click on the same link, and read your colleagues' posts. It would also be great if everyone could at least publish their photo in the "Followers" section on the right-hand side of the page. That way, we can learn each other's names and connect faces with ideas.
I will post a blog topic for almost every week during the term. For each topic, I would like for you to produce a 1-2 paragraph thoughtful comment that shows your honest reflections and includes some type of contribution to our understanding of the issues at hand. (I will hand out examples of a good blog in class.) Then, after reading the posts of your classmates, I'd like for you to jump back into the conversation -- either by critically responding to someone else or by adding to your previous post with further insights. Feel free to continue the dialogue if you wish. You will be graded on the value-added nature of your overall posts over the course of the term. Although I am certain that you will get the hang of this blog thing soon, please do not hesitate to contact me with any questions or concerns.
TOPIC ONE: Based on your understanding of "Social Science" so far, how do you feel that this course can be beneficial for you personally and/or professionally? The original posts are due by Tuesday August 25th, with follow up posts expected by Saturday August 29.
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