The Smartest Kids in the World Part I

You should have completed the first part of the book study chapters one - four.  What did you think about what you read?

What was your opinion of the different types of schools in the three countries?  

Finland

South Korea

Poland

Which type of education model do you think would be best for the U.S.?

Click here and listen to an interview from NPR with Amanda Ripley

As always, use the rubric for best results.

Due - Monday April 27

Revolution or Evolution?

An Educational Revolution?

Using headphones, listen to this YouTube Video.

You should blog about your thoughts and ideas after listening to this video.  What do you think will revolutionize education?  In your opinion, what is the most important ingredient to the learning formula?  Is it the teacher, technology, class size, the student, the parents....

You must think in order to write this blog.  Think outside the box.  This blog should include your opinion, but it should be well thought out.  Remember the writing rubric.  It needs to hold the readers attention, be informative and reflective.

Blog is due on Monday, April 13 by the end of class.