The War on Kids: American Education; Australian Research
Going about the room, please summarize what you found out about your Australian research. What are the key or important points for us to consider regarding this culture and its institutions?
After we share, please watch and respond to the film The War on Kids. As you view the film, please list key issues that the film attempts to present. How is the material presented to us? Is there a bias? What kinds of research/support are utilized by the filmmakers?
As film, how is the film visually compelling or interesting? What kinds of shots, transitions, music, and/or special effects (like animation) are used in the film to underscore key points or arguments? What viewpoints are missing from the film? Why do you think the filmmakers presented their material in the order in which they did? Which interviewees are necessary/unnecessary or thought provoking?
Furthermore, what changes in education still need to be made? What do you value in the public education you have received? Does the system work? If not, what is missing? What can we do to improve public education and how do we improve? How does education keep hegemonic groups in their place? What promises does education offer us? Explore this topic.
HOMEWORK: Please read the article handout(s) on education for Wednesday, Nov. 12. Please make sure you turn in your field trip permission forms by the end of this week! Our field trip is Thursday, Nov. 13. Coffeehouse Performance is Nov. 20--make a note!
After we share, please watch and respond to the film The War on Kids. As you view the film, please list key issues that the film attempts to present. How is the material presented to us? Is there a bias? What kinds of research/support are utilized by the filmmakers?
As film, how is the film visually compelling or interesting? What kinds of shots, transitions, music, and/or special effects (like animation) are used in the film to underscore key points or arguments? What viewpoints are missing from the film? Why do you think the filmmakers presented their material in the order in which they did? Which interviewees are necessary/unnecessary or thought provoking?
Furthermore, what changes in education still need to be made? What do you value in the public education you have received? Does the system work? If not, what is missing? What can we do to improve public education and how do we improve? How does education keep hegemonic groups in their place? What promises does education offer us? Explore this topic.
HOMEWORK: Please read the article handout(s) on education for Wednesday, Nov. 12. Please make sure you turn in your field trip permission forms by the end of this week! Our field trip is Thursday, Nov. 13. Coffeehouse Performance is Nov. 20--make a note!
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