Tuesday, February 13, 2007

Classroom Comments and Participation

Things you can say in class that will get my attention and positive participation notes ...

- "You know, that position sounds a lot like what Poole said but it is different because ..."

- "I like what you said but that is not consistent with todays reading because ..."

- "But if what Polkinghorne says is true than both Poole and Brooke must be wrong when they said ..."

Things you can do in class that will get my attention and negative participation marks ...

- never refer to the readings but instead dominate discussion with personal assertions

- transcribe the class discussion as your journal entry for the reading (yes, I do see you doing that)

- put your head down on your journal with your eyes closed and drool

- deliberately sing the opening hymn off-key or to the tune of "Oh Canada"

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