November 11…The Smartest Kids in the World, pt. 2

As we discussed, one interesting feature of this documentary is how it sought to make us rethink how we do schooling in the U.S by showing us that some of the things we take for granted could be otherwise. What is something (or are some things) that you learned about education in the U.S. from seeing schooling elsewhere. Note: this will likely come from the film, but feel free to include anything you have learned from your own experiences.

November 18…Thoughts About Documentaries…

Please blog a bit about documentaries as an art form/mode of teaching and learning. You can write about whatever you choose…some possibilities: the documentarian’s role in shaping the presentation of reality, their potential to create social change, their relationship to other forms of pop culture.

December 2…New Kid

Does it surprise you to learn that New Kid has been embroiled in a book banning controversy? Why or why not? 

December 7…Circling Back to Education’s Purposes

So where does all of this leave you with regard to how you think about schooling, education, and their purposes? Note: I am particularly interested in how/whether this course has helped you to think about where your ideas about school and education come from.