Monday, May 19, 2008

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
a. analyze the concept and application of equality.
b. analyze educational statistics.
c. define terms related to education.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up Part 1: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: When you think about the quality of your education, do you think it is equal to the quality that other schools have? Why or why not? What does equal mean to you? Students will share answers for EC.

2. Warm-Up Part 2: Students will answer the following questions in their notebooks: It is said that students would do better in school if they had more access to technology. Is this true? Why or why not? Would you want to use a computer every day? Why or why not? How can iPods and cell phones be incorporated into classroom lessons? Students will share answers for EC.

3. Today’s Vocabulary:
1. Brown vs. Board of Education: a landmark case that decided that separate was not equal in the education of black and white students.
2. Achievement Gap: the difference in test scores between white and minority students.

4. Question to answer and discuss: How are vocabulary words 1 and 2 related?

5. Reading Activity:
"Creativity is important but neglected" - article from eSchoolNews.com:
a. As you read the article, write 3 words you don’t know.
b. In one sentence, write the main point of the article.
c. How can schools incorporate more creativity into their curriculum - 3 ideas.
d. Are schools out of touch with what employers want? Why or why not?

Homework: There is no homework assigned for this class tonight.