Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Tuesday Classroom Notes

Environment:
1. Physical (violence and/or threat of)
2. Economic
3. Cultural - History, Beliefs, Ethnicity / Social - Friends, other influences, Socio-Econ class differences

Rewards / Accomplishments:
Punishments - grades, knowledge, skills
Hierarchies, levels of achievement, learning styles
Socio-econ

Meritocracy
"The Best & Brightest" get the glory / rewards
"Social Darwinism"

MacFarland = Motivational, dedication, inspirational, offering individualized teaching

* Mike Roses's literacy narrative for instance
Educational:      Voc. Ed . not for college
Tracking            College Prep. & Gifted / Talented "Enrichment" for elite group only

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