Wednesday, November 23, 2011
Week 13: Into Paragraph
A main problem that students have with University of Lafayette at Louisiana is the extensive amounts of money they have to pay. Some students have parents who can afford to pay for their tuition and other needs and wants, but many students are mostly or completely their own. With the overpriced food on campus, school supplies, parking, and tuition being paid, many people are struggling to just get by. If the pricing doesn't go down on these things, then many students will be forced to drop out of college, leaving them with no higher formal education. Also, many high school graduates will not be able to attend this college because they don't have the money for it. I think that if ULL wants to stay a great college like it has been, then they will need to lower prices in order for people to be able to pay easier and not have to be stressed or worried that they won't have enough money.
Wednesday, November 16, 2011
Week 12: A Week in the Life of a Part-Time Teacher
1. I think that the reason the teacher was "acting like an ass" was most likely because they were going through the same problems that Claitor was, but that gives them no right to act that way.
a). One thing that they could do is get all of the students' work schedules and be aware of the things they have to deal with in their lives on a daily basis. Then, you could show that to the head of the school and try to make them realize that these students need this schooling and deserve it because they are trying so hard.
i). I think that if the teachers and students sat down and wrote out the schedules and their other life issues, then presented it, it would be easier to make them understand. And with giving them their schedules, they could work out a time for them to go that fit their schedule.
b). Another thing that they could do is have online classes. Teachers could put all of the material on a website and the students could go there whenever they had time and could do their work and send it in over the computer. If they had questions, they could Skype the teachers, because that is what they do sometimes at UL.
i). There would be many complications of that, though. Sometimes the internet would be down, or they might not have enough time in their day to get the work done, the teacher might not be available to get onto Skype if the student has a problem, and some students might not even have computers or be able to afford internet.
2. It affects her students because they trust her and feel comfortable with her teaching them. With the example she gives of a student being upset when finding out that she won't be able to teach the next class he's in, it shows that they look forward to going to her class and learning from her and when you're that comfortable, you will open up and want to learn more and that benefits the students if they have a teacher like that.
3. a). One change they would make would be to keep the teacher, Claitor, around.
i). I think it would work out fine. If it worked in the past, it should still work now. Claitor would be getting paid, and the college would also still be getting paid because of the students attending.
b). Another thing they could propose would be to possibly have more classrooms.
i). This change would probably cost more money, though. Which would cause the students to end up paying more to attend because the school would have to pay for a new classroom. It would also take a long time to build onto the school, which results in the students not getting their learning in quickly enough.
4. The main problem was that the department heads had been fired. That caused a lot of chaos in the school when she returned for the summer semester. Another cause might have been money. The school might not have been making enough money to pay the department heads to stay or maybe the department heads wanted more money than the school would give them. But, Claitor also stated that when she returned, she found out that two more subs had been hired. So, they obviously had the money to pay the department heads.
5. The teachers, because they are having to double up classrooms.
The students, because they are losing the teachers that they are comfortable with and learn the best from and they aren't being able to learn when they need to for certain jobs.
a). One thing that they could do is get all of the students' work schedules and be aware of the things they have to deal with in their lives on a daily basis. Then, you could show that to the head of the school and try to make them realize that these students need this schooling and deserve it because they are trying so hard.
i). I think that if the teachers and students sat down and wrote out the schedules and their other life issues, then presented it, it would be easier to make them understand. And with giving them their schedules, they could work out a time for them to go that fit their schedule.
b). Another thing that they could do is have online classes. Teachers could put all of the material on a website and the students could go there whenever they had time and could do their work and send it in over the computer. If they had questions, they could Skype the teachers, because that is what they do sometimes at UL.
i). There would be many complications of that, though. Sometimes the internet would be down, or they might not have enough time in their day to get the work done, the teacher might not be available to get onto Skype if the student has a problem, and some students might not even have computers or be able to afford internet.
2. It affects her students because they trust her and feel comfortable with her teaching them. With the example she gives of a student being upset when finding out that she won't be able to teach the next class he's in, it shows that they look forward to going to her class and learning from her and when you're that comfortable, you will open up and want to learn more and that benefits the students if they have a teacher like that.
3. a). One change they would make would be to keep the teacher, Claitor, around.
i). I think it would work out fine. If it worked in the past, it should still work now. Claitor would be getting paid, and the college would also still be getting paid because of the students attending.
b). Another thing they could propose would be to possibly have more classrooms.
i). This change would probably cost more money, though. Which would cause the students to end up paying more to attend because the school would have to pay for a new classroom. It would also take a long time to build onto the school, which results in the students not getting their learning in quickly enough.
4. The main problem was that the department heads had been fired. That caused a lot of chaos in the school when she returned for the summer semester. Another cause might have been money. The school might not have been making enough money to pay the department heads to stay or maybe the department heads wanted more money than the school would give them. But, Claitor also stated that when she returned, she found out that two more subs had been hired. So, they obviously had the money to pay the department heads.
5. The teachers, because they are having to double up classrooms.
The students, because they are losing the teachers that they are comfortable with and learn the best from and they aren't being able to learn when they need to for certain jobs.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Week 11: Scenarios
Claim #1: A medical worker doing research on a disease is entitled to break down ingredients in a medication to see the effects it has on a person.
Reason: because a major part of intelligence is being able to analyze, break down and understand, certain things they encountering their job.
Warrant: my definition of analytical skills is being able to break down what is given to you.
No, sometimes breaking down a problem too far will result in a negative outcome.
Claim #2: Johnny had a fight with his girlfriend and in order to solve the problem, he talked to her and worked it out immediately.
Reason: because when growing up in his home, when problems arose, the correct way to handle them was to work it out right away.
Warrant: My definition of common sense is that it is a natural thing and learned from experience in home life and other relationships.
No, because if the child were to grow up in an unstable home, he/she would do things that are common sense to him, but society will believe that the person has no common sense at all.
Claim #3: Johnny adapted to the new car he bought without difficulty.
Reason: because he bought a new car, he had to adapt to the changes in the car he was driving.
Warrant: in my definition of intelligence, adapting is being able to conform to something new without difficulty.
No, because if a person is required to adapt to new things in their job, then that may require formal education which may be difficult.
Reason: because a major part of intelligence is being able to analyze, break down and understand, certain things they encountering their job.
Warrant: my definition of analytical skills is being able to break down what is given to you.
No, sometimes breaking down a problem too far will result in a negative outcome.
Claim #2: Johnny had a fight with his girlfriend and in order to solve the problem, he talked to her and worked it out immediately.
Reason: because when growing up in his home, when problems arose, the correct way to handle them was to work it out right away.
Warrant: My definition of common sense is that it is a natural thing and learned from experience in home life and other relationships.
No, because if the child were to grow up in an unstable home, he/she would do things that are common sense to him, but society will believe that the person has no common sense at all.
Claim #3: Johnny adapted to the new car he bought without difficulty.
Reason: because he bought a new car, he had to adapt to the changes in the car he was driving.
Warrant: in my definition of intelligence, adapting is being able to conform to something new without difficulty.
No, because if a person is required to adapt to new things in their job, then that may require formal education which may be difficult.
Monday, November 7, 2011
Online Classwork for Monday, November 7
1. a) I can talk in greater detail of how earning a baccalaureate degree doesn't make someone intelligent.
b) I can give personal examples rather than examples of someone else to show that I know what I am talking about.
c) Earning a baccalaureate degree does not signify someone as being intelligent, nor does not having that degree make someone unintelligent. Intelligence cannot be learned in a book, rather by experience and life lessons.
A very close friend of mine, who never went to college and only received a high school diploma, has told me countless times that he has learned more working the job he is working now than he has ever learned in school. Now, learning through life experiences like that make a person intelligent because intelligence isn't something learned in a book.
2. a) I'm not sure of the answer to put here, but I reviewed pages 4 and 5.
b) I think that my topic sentences all reflect what is going to be talked about in the paragraph. I don't plan on changing them.
3. a) Certain cultures do not recognize any form of degree as a sign of intelligence. In some foreign countries, people do not have the privilege to go to school and earn a degree if they want. They identify intelligent people by judging how they make a living with what they have, such as being able to feed their families, keep them safe and clothed and protecting them. When they learn those things, they are considered intelligent people. Degree's, which are earned from books, are not acknowledged in other countries, therefore, they are not a deal breaker on whether someone is intelligent.
b) I could give more examples of what these people do to make a living. I could identify who these "people" are and where they live. I could go into more detail of the countries and their cultures to give the reader a better understanding.
4. a) I haven't gotten around to making the old and new rebuttals, but the one I have made up is
"It is a fact that people who receive a formal education have a better chance of succeeding in life than someone who has not., but it all depends on the attitude and effort put forth by the person in order to succeed. If a person is determined enough to become a success, then they will find a way to make it happen."
b) I can give personal examples rather than examples of someone else to show that I know what I am talking about.
c) Earning a baccalaureate degree does not signify someone as being intelligent, nor does not having that degree make someone unintelligent. Intelligence cannot be learned in a book, rather by experience and life lessons.
A very close friend of mine, who never went to college and only received a high school diploma, has told me countless times that he has learned more working the job he is working now than he has ever learned in school. Now, learning through life experiences like that make a person intelligent because intelligence isn't something learned in a book.
2. a) I'm not sure of the answer to put here, but I reviewed pages 4 and 5.
b) I think that my topic sentences all reflect what is going to be talked about in the paragraph. I don't plan on changing them.
3. a) Certain cultures do not recognize any form of degree as a sign of intelligence. In some foreign countries, people do not have the privilege to go to school and earn a degree if they want. They identify intelligent people by judging how they make a living with what they have, such as being able to feed their families, keep them safe and clothed and protecting them. When they learn those things, they are considered intelligent people. Degree's, which are earned from books, are not acknowledged in other countries, therefore, they are not a deal breaker on whether someone is intelligent.
b) I could give more examples of what these people do to make a living. I could identify who these "people" are and where they live. I could go into more detail of the countries and their cultures to give the reader a better understanding.
4. a) I haven't gotten around to making the old and new rebuttals, but the one I have made up is
"It is a fact that people who receive a formal education have a better chance of succeeding in life than someone who has not., but it all depends on the attitude and effort put forth by the person in order to succeed. If a person is determined enough to become a success, then they will find a way to make it happen."
Wednesday, November 2, 2011
WEEK TEN: GROUP BRAINSTORM SESSION
Claim - An employer looking for a person with "good problem solving skills" is looking for someone with common sense and analytical skills.
Reason – Having analytical skills is being able to break down a problem and understanding material and evidence. Common sense is natural and innate and sometimes learned through life experience by being observant and perceptive, which gives you “street smarts” and makes a person able to apply analytical skills to any situation.
Warrant – The fact that they compliment each other means that you need both to have good problem solving skills.
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