EDUC 2400 -01, Fall 2007, Dr. Davis

 

Week #:  1                   Date:  8/27/07

 

Faculty notes:

 

  1. Introduction
    1. Self:  include experiences speaking Japanese at home and Chinese at school
    2. Group introduction: each table do a get to know each other game – tell 3-5 things about yourself, then have on person from each group introduce people at their table (use a timer to keep track of time)
    3. Study skills needed for this class – WebCT enhanced
    4. Academic expectation

                                                              i.      Technology expectations

                                                            ii.      Reading assignments/quizzes/participation

    1. Syllabus:  go through in detail to avoid any misunderstanding
    2. Calendar:  pass calendar to sign up for in-class sharing
    3. Communication with classmates and instructor – utilize WebCT
  1. Textbook Selection
    1. Preface
    2. Inquire-based teaching
    3. Developing critical thinking skills about issues (most important)
  2. Chapter 1
    1. Race, ethnicity and nationality
    2. PPT presentation of the chapter
    3. Case studies – use 10 popular current social issues to see where we stand:

                                                              i.      Health costs too high

                                                            ii.      Immigration policies too loose

                                                          iii.      More federal funding to find a cure for AIDs

                                                          iv.      Silent prayer

                                                            v.      Hold parents legally responsible for the actions of their children

                                                          vi.      US government has the responsibility to help countries throughout the world

                                                        vii.      Right to carry arms

                                                      viii.      Military spending

                                                          ix.      Environmental laws too strict

                                                            x.      Information on human sexuality should be taught in schools

    1. Conclusion:  each student share what they have learned