Friday, February 19, 2010

Chapter 6

#1. Mychal Wynn makes the statement, "The catch-all phrase used by those who teach in high-poverty schools to explain the abysmally low level of student achievement is, 'A high percentage of our students are on free or reduced lunch.'  "  Talk about your feelings on that deficit-focused statement.



#2. Discuss ways we might become asset-focused rather than deficit-focused.

Monday, February 1, 2010

Chapter 5

1. What core value or words best defines your current school-wide climate and culture? Why did you chooses these values?


2. What core value or words best defines each of the following relationships:

a. teacher-student
b. teacher-parent
c. teacher-teacher
d. staff- administrator