Instructor went over previous class activities and then lectured on power and communication. We went into communication pairs to discuss short-term conflict resolution:
separation
domination
compromise
integrative agreements
structural improvements
After that we did an exercise on "opening the door to collaboration." We wrote collaborative statements and discussed them with the group.
Students turned in their field trip and the instructor also took the media theory papers.
Students were assigned to read and complete the workbook on Chapter 12, Relationships in the Workplace.
Tuesday, April 15, 2008
Social Advocacy What Happened
We discussed where we were with various class projects.
On Thursday, the instructor will tell how to contact legislators by phone. Students will then phone their reps regarding the NJKI issue. The instructor will provide an evaluation form and students will work in pairs.
We set up speech dates. Students should bring the outline on April __ (instructor will fill in date later--is currently at another class). Instructor will return outlines on ____ and we will do the speeches on April ___.
After discussing this, we went over the grading sheet and where we were with papers, etc. The instructor also provided attendance records as this is part of the class participation grade.
The class will be watching The Great Debaters during the last two classes while the instructor does notebook evaluations.
On Thursday, the instructor will tell how to contact legislators by phone. Students will then phone their reps regarding the NJKI issue. The instructor will provide an evaluation form and students will work in pairs.
We set up speech dates. Students should bring the outline on April __ (instructor will fill in date later--is currently at another class). Instructor will return outlines on ____ and we will do the speeches on April ___.
After discussing this, we went over the grading sheet and where we were with papers, etc. The instructor also provided attendance records as this is part of the class participation grade.
The class will be watching The Great Debaters during the last two classes while the instructor does notebook evaluations.
Writing 102, Tues-Thurs, What Happened
Thursday:
We talked about drama and the instructor highlighted points from the notes.
After the drama lecture/discussion, we looked at the grade sheet and began putting it together for the final grade. The instructor explained how the student-kept grade record works. We discussed the 75/25 breakdown and almost finished with attendance but ran out of time. Instructor will provide attendance records at the next class.
Tuesday:
On Thursday we will talk about drama based on the drama handout. There will be no quiz on this date.
Today students reviewed the research papers of their colleagues. We used the grading sheet and went through the paper from the title page through the conclusion. Each student gave a paper a preliminary grade. Students are to correct their papers and bring the final to the instructor on April 27.
We talked about drama and the instructor highlighted points from the notes.
After the drama lecture/discussion, we looked at the grade sheet and began putting it together for the final grade. The instructor explained how the student-kept grade record works. We discussed the 75/25 breakdown and almost finished with attendance but ran out of time. Instructor will provide attendance records at the next class.
Tuesday:
On Thursday we will talk about drama based on the drama handout. There will be no quiz on this date.
Today students reviewed the research papers of their colleagues. We used the grading sheet and went through the paper from the title page through the conclusion. Each student gave a paper a preliminary grade. Students are to correct their papers and bring the final to the instructor on April 27.
Monday, April 14, 2008
Event Planning
Tomorrow, April 14th, we will be going to the Kean University Admissions Office where we will get a breakdown of what's to happen this coming Thursday at the Guidance Counselor Event. We will also be doing some preparation work for the conference. Students who are participating in this event should meet at the classroom tomorrow and we will head over as a group.
On Thursday, event planning students will be working their various stations, so there will be no Event Planning class on Thursday, April 17.
On Thursday, event planning students will be working their various stations, so there will be no Event Planning class on Thursday, April 17.
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Saturday Writing 102 What Happened
Next week students will bring all three points with their transitions edited in. They will also have the funnel opening and the preview which we wrote April 5. The transitions and conclusion were written on April 12.
In addition, students should go through their paper and make sure all parenthetical or internal sources are correct and that there is a corresponding mention of the source in the Annotated Bibliography.
All sources in the AB must have an abstract.
Everyone must have a pencil!
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What we did in class.
We read the transitions worksheet and did an exercise. Then students added transitions to their papers.
Next we reviewed the conclusions section of the worksheet and the conclusions in Lester. We then wrote a conclusion to the paper.
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We will read the academic titles handout next week and discuss it.
We went through the instructor's Powerpoint presentation on titles. Next week each student will put their title on the board and we will vote on the title that makes us most want to read the paper.
In addition, students should go through their paper and make sure all parenthetical or internal sources are correct and that there is a corresponding mention of the source in the Annotated Bibliography.
All sources in the AB must have an abstract.
Everyone must have a pencil!
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What we did in class.
We read the transitions worksheet and did an exercise. Then students added transitions to their papers.
Next we reviewed the conclusions section of the worksheet and the conclusions in Lester. We then wrote a conclusion to the paper.
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We will read the academic titles handout next week and discuss it.
We went through the instructor's Powerpoint presentation on titles. Next week each student will put their title on the board and we will vote on the title that makes us most want to read the paper.
Friday, April 11, 2008
Event Planning--Guidance Counselor Event
Charlotte says that students who want to participate in the event should email Tiffany Artist, who is the student host chair. Tiffany will get back to you with an assignment possibility:
artist@kean.edu
Tiffany will communication meeting information and scheduling directly with you.
You will, of course, be excused from class on Tuesday to help with preparation.
artist@kean.edu
Tiffany will communication meeting information and scheduling directly with you.
You will, of course, be excused from class on Tuesday to help with preparation.
Wednesday, April 9, 2008
Event Planning Agenda for Thurs, April 10
a) discuss Guidance Counselor Event
b) alcohol management at events (instructor lecture)
c) paired questions (review--no grade but check-off credit for doing it)
b) alcohol management at events (instructor lecture)
c) paired questions (review--no grade but check-off credit for doing it)
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