Thursday, May 15, 2008

Objectives:
After this class, students will be able to:
1. define terms related to education.
2. critically analyze a film related to education.
3. assess their own understanding of issues related to education and grief.

Agenda:
1. Warm-Up/Today's Vocabulary: Students should write the following terms and definitions into their notebooks:
a. cultural proficiency: values and behavior of an individual that enable that person to interact effectively in a diverse environment
b. LaGare Consent Decree: federal court order that mandates that disabled students have an equal opportunity to participate in high school sports that are available for 'normal' students

2. We will finish watching "We Are Marshall."

3. Questions related to the movie for answer and discussion:
a. In the movie, it is said that winning is everything. Do you agree? Why or why not? Give one example of when it is and one example of when it isn't.
b. After someone dies, how do you know when it is time to move on and pick up the pieces? How can you pay respect to the dead while also still giving respect to the living?
c. Why do survivors feel guilty about surviving? What can relieve that guilt?
4. When you are an outsider in a new community, what can you do to fit in and get along with others?
5. How can teachers/coaches inspire students and push them outside of their comfort zone?

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