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A Rainforest Brain in a Sea of Standardization
The article in ODE was a source of optimism for me. Thomas argues that rather than focusing on the stigmas of psychological or... My Second Semester
I *really* want to give a shot at covering news about... Resisting Temptation: Staying True to Your “Prime Directive”
In mid-January, an announcement was circulated at my university that an Associate Director position was opening in the school's Honors Academy. As at many universities, students with high GPAs are invited to take special honors courses, engage in independent research, develop deeper relationships with faculty, and, if all requirements are met, graduate with special honors. The position caught my eye in part because I like working with students on research; but if I am 100% honest, I was... Making Changes & Need Your Suggestions. Thanks!
I just had my spring break at Green Mountain College (GMC), and instead of going out, I stayed on campus. It was a rejuvenating experience, as it allowed me to focus on my work (and get crucial experience on the campus farm, Cerridwen). For my Voices of Community writing seminar this semester, I am working on a ten-page paper on a community and an issue it faces. This is the first paper I have written of that length. The community I have chosen is the higher education community. My thesis is, broadly, as follows:
*In recent times, college has come to be seen as an economic venture, with the end result being access to current, high paying jobs, and a boost for the economy.... Learning Unlimited
Posted on Aug 05, 2010 - 09:56 PM by Zuleka Irvin in Op-Education
I read two articles today that lifted and sank my heart. The first was an article in ODE Magazine ("for intelligent optimists") written by Thomas Armstrong. It was an excerpt from his book, "Neurodiversity: Exploring the Extraordinary Gifts of Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, and Other Brain Differences." The second was an education article by Our Weekly, a newspaper about current events in the African American community that circulates in my town. The title of that article is, "California's Education Transformation: New standards, programs, and funds introduced."
The article in ODE was a source of optimism for me. Thomas argues that rather than focusing on the stigmas of psychological or... My Second Semester
Posted on Dec 25, 2010 - 12:26 AM by Zuleka Irvin in Pulse
At my school, Green Mountain College, I gained acceptance into what is known as the “Progressive Program”. It is one of the opportunities at my school to “chart [my] own course of study”. At my school there are four core “environmental liberal arts” classes: Images of Nature, Voices of Community, Dimensions of Nature, and Voices of Community. These courses are meant to prepare me with a liberal arts education in the context of environmental conscientiousness. However, there are seven smaller “ELA” classes that I am no longer required to take as a Progressive Program Student (PPS). As a PPS I will keep a traditional Art major, while also incorporating studies of education, philosophy,... Reporting on EducationPosted on Jan 31, 2011 - 12:16 PM by Zuleka Irvin in Op-Education
For my "Writing for Media" course, I need to follow a "beat." Unlike general news reporting, doing a news-beat involves continuously covering a specific topic. That means an in-depth understanding is required. One beat is the minimum for my class, although I thought of two issues. The first I thought to do is coverage of my school's organic farm. I attend meetings every week where important announcements are made, and I do farm chores five times a week. I think that the farm (and its connection to the school's food system and the local community) is a topic narrow enough for me to do small (unpublished) news stories. However...I *really* want to give a shot at covering news about... Resisting Temptation: Staying True to Your “Prime Directive”
Posted on Feb 10, 2011 - 10:56 AM by Kristan Morrison in democracy.edu
I missed my January posting because I temporarily lost my vision; not literally, for I still had my eyesight, but my philosophical vision of what I am trying to do with my life in the field of education.In mid-January, an announcement was circulated at my university that an Associate Director position was opening in the school's Honors Academy. As at many universities, students with high GPAs are invited to take special honors courses, engage in independent research, develop deeper relationships with faculty, and, if all requirements are met, graduate with special honors. The position caught my eye in part because I like working with students on research; but if I am 100% honest, I was... Making Changes & Need Your Suggestions. Thanks!
Posted on Mar 14, 2011 - 11:25 AM by Zuleka Irvin in Op-Education
Hello folks,I just had my spring break at Green Mountain College (GMC), and instead of going out, I stayed on campus. It was a rejuvenating experience, as it allowed me to focus on my work (and get crucial experience on the campus farm, Cerridwen). For my Voices of Community writing seminar this semester, I am working on a ten-page paper on a community and an issue it faces. This is the first paper I have written of that length. The community I have chosen is the higher education community. My thesis is, broadly, as follows:
*In recent times, college has come to be seen as an economic venture, with the end result being access to current, high paying jobs, and a boost for the economy.... Learning Unlimited
Posted on Aug 29, 2011 - 11:39 AM by lmeier in Resources