SOCIAL CONTEXT OF SCHOOLING POST # 2

CLOSING THE TEACHER QUALITY GAP

 

 

Coming through the education system, describe a teacher who made a positive impact in your learning.
Why quality teachers are important to improve the standard of our students? 

TECHNOLOGY IN EDUCATION

Integrating  Technology in Education

View  the above video and read information from the  following link:http://www.scsite.com/tdc4/index.cfm?action=brief&chapter=6   

Choose two of the topics discussed in the document taken from the link and discuss the impact they have in the education. Thereafter, comment on two of your colleagues' comments.

COLLEGE ENGLISH 1

SALVATION- LANGSTON HUGHES

• Read the short story "Salvation" by Langston Hughes and respond to the following question below:
•  Overall, how effective is Hughes' story about this childhood event? At the narrative's conclusion, did you empathize with him or have a different reaction? 
• After your response, read two of your colleagues' comments and respond. 

HEALTH AND FAMILY LIFE EDUCATION

View the video on health and wellness above. Also read chapter 1 in your text. Respond to the following questions below and then comment on two of your colleagues' comments

1. How are the terms health and wellness similar?
2. What does it really means to be healthy?

SOCIAL CONTEXT OF SCHOOLING

 FUNCTIONALISM IN EDUCATION 

 View the videos on Functionalism  and also read your handout  based on this theory. Answer the following questions below and respond to two of your colleagues' comments.

How do functional sociologists view the education system?
What support is there for functionalist views of education?

COLLEGE ENGLISH 2

 

Should or should not the Government of Belize disband the Gang Suppression Unit (GSU) of the police department? Give at least two of your informed opinions and respond to two of your colleagues' comments.

SOCIAL STUDIES CONCEPTS AND METHODS

  After viewing the videos above and using research, respond to the follow:
Compare and contrast the traditional and constructivist teaching methods. Which one works best for you and your students? Why? 
Also respond to two of your colleagues' comments.