Wednesday, November 30, 2011

Homework 11/30/11

Periods 4 and 5 
1. Complete or Fix your essay using the peer edits you have received.
2. Extra Credit: Email me a 2 paragraph (minimum) reaction to today's presentation/discussion.
Questions to consider: 
How did the presentation relate to you?
Do you think that learning this information changed your perspective or did it reinforce previous notions?
How do you think we could get students to be liberally educated students? What would have to change in order to make sure that students were liberally educated?
Which characteristics do you think you already possess? Which characteristics would you like to work on specifically or first?


10 Characteristics 
1. They listen and hear
2. They read and understand
3. They can talk with anyone.
4. They can write clearly, persuasively and movingly.
5. They can solve puzzles and problems
6. They respect rigor as a way of seeking truth
7. They practice humility, tolerance, and self-criticism.
8.  They understand how to get things done.
9. They nurture and empower people around them.
10. They seek connections. 

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