Unit+2+Sync+Point+Discussion

=Unit 2 presents the contentions that:=
 * 1) =today's students think differently* - to the extent that their brains are physiologically different; (Are their brains really different?)=
 * 2) =they experience "engagement/disengagement" issues in the classroom - with consideration given to ways teachers can avoid enraging their students and focus more on engaging them;=
 * 3) =classroom organization/management needs to be addressed to better prepare students for the 21st Century workplace; and,=
 * 4) =21st Century workplace skills involve more relevance in learning than more "traditional" curriculum models.= =[[file:21st Century Workplace Skills All Disciplines.doc]]=

==Surely, at least one of these contentions stirred your thinking and analysis of your students and/or your classroom environment. In light of the readings, your reflection and your student interviews in this unit, do you support the contention that many of today's schools (perhaps yours) are stuck in 20th Century modality?==
 * ==If so, what's the root cause and how might it be addressed in your school?==
 * ==If not, what steps were taken in your school to prevent this phenomenon from taking root?==

And, just in case you didn't "buy" this premise, a bit of controversy rages about Immigrants and Natives.

 * [[file:Immigrants.doc]]
 * - [|Are their brains really different?]