Seating Chart Challenge:
Line up in alphabetical order by the name you like to be called. Use last names and then middle names as tie-breakers. Then divide yourselves in half, each half sitting on opposite sides of the table arrangement (still in alphabetical order). When all are seated, the last student raises his or her hand and reports that the class is ready.
Get out your annotated reading and review some of the passages you annotated.
"The Function of Education": Spirit Read
1. Everyone participates at least once. You can speak more than once.
2. Read a word, phrase, or sentence.
3. No commentary or opinions.
4. When possible, try to connect with what was just read.
5. Give all voices a chance.
6. Pauses can be powerful.
7. Repeating words and phrases is fine.
What is Socratic Seminar?
Seminar Questions from “The Function of Education” by Krishnamurti
- What does Krishnamurti argue the function of education is? What is the THESIS of his essay?
- What ideas/beliefs/values that seem core to our lives as Americans does he call into question or challenge? Why?
- Do you agree that these things should be questioned/challenged/changed? What alternatives does he propose? What alternatives do you propose?
- What push backs/challenges do you have for the author? With which ideas do you disagree or find problematic?
- What does it look like in a school environment where Krishnamurti’s ideas are possible?
- Is Krishnamurti’s vision of education even desirable? What should we be aspiring to in the #21C?What do YOU believe is the function of education?
Seminar Self-Assessment
On the rubric, circle the participation moves you believe you made. What grade would you deserve for this seminar? Briefly explain why you would give yourself that grade. What do you want to improve on for next time? Write your name on the rubric and turn it in!
Seminar Reflection
Write 1-2 paragraphs synthesizing your own personal takeaways from our seminar. It may help you to answer one or more of the following questions:
- What did you learn from this seminar? What new ideas do you have now that you didn’t have before?
- What do you believe the function of education is?
- What do you want out of your own education?
- What do you want this year to be like for you and our class?
If time: Roses and Thorns from Week 1 of high school:)
