Monday, March 10, 2008
Seating Plan
So as we all know, we're finally being put into a seating plan. Just wondering people's opinions about it. I don't know about you guys, but the group I'm sitting with right now, I work well with. I worked with them with the Othello project, and we got an A, and there was only 3 of us. Don't take this the wrong way Ms. Clifford, feel free to discuss it too. I just thought I'd put it up there.
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This reminds me of Mailer's "poo and water" speech; I choose to sit next to the people I do because I know I can work well with them. Yes, sometimes I talk, but I would talk a bit no matter who I was sitting with. I know that I can always ask my group questions if I'm lost (which is usually why I'm talking in the first place).
I agree with d-clan, i like where i'm sitting, i think that i work well with them and that(for the most part) the group i sit with is pretty good about not talking to much. I do agree though that sometimes the class gets kind of loud. and... thats all i have to say...
i also would like to add that i agree with stepanie's comment about mailer's "poo and water" speech.
I agree with d-clan, I like who I am sitting with. Though I do see why she would want to split us up, we could be just a little more quieter when she is talking.
As a class, we could do better with the whole talking thing. I think it shows a lack of respect for Ms. Clifford, and that's not on. But a seating plan would probably make us more antagonistic, to tell the truth. Seating plans usually do. And often they only make things work. Some more restraint on our part and voila! problem solved, without a seating plan.
I'd have to agree that we do trail off a lot and can become very noisy at some points. I think with a little more sternness we may shut up more often, all without having to be moved. I think it was a little bit noticeable that with the threat of the seating plan in effect we were more quiet today than others.
I appreciate your comments. Keep up the tone of today's class and I don't see it being an issue. That being said, part of the English 11 curriculum involves working in various group settings. At some point at the semester we will change things up, but with your cooperation I'm sure we can find a way to make it work. Here is some info from the Ministry that states some of the expectations of your planned leaning outcomes:
Self and Society (Working Together)
It is expected that students will use language to interact and collaborate with others to explore ideas and to accomplish goals.
It is expected that students will:
* evaluate and adjust their own roles to align with the group's purpose
* apply a variety of strategies including diplomacy and compromise to solve problems and achieve group goals
* use a variety of resources and technologies when working with others
* assess the value, limitations, and ethical issues associated with collaborative work
* develop and use criteria to evaluate group processes and their own roles in and contributions to group processes
Self and Society (Building Community)
It is expected that students will use language to help establish and maintain relationships within the school and community, to collaborate to get things done, and to value and support others.
It is expected that students will:
* interact purposefully, confidentially, and ethically in a variety of situations
* communicate to clarify their ideas, understanding, and opinions
* value and respect the diversity of language and culture in Canadian society
* demonstrate an openness to the divergent ideas and opinions expressed by classmates and others
* demonstrate an appreciation for the role of language in the organization and celebration of special events
I agree with all the people that have said that they work well with the people that they are sitting with. I don't however think that this is the reason that it is so loud. Generally speaking the talking is in fact yelling at someone across the room. I think people need to understand that you need to raise your hand to input and that there are other people in the class who do not appreciate the constant noise.
ok this is for a lack of a better word stupid!!! i think were old enough to be able to choose who we want and should sit by... i mean yeah there are a few loud attemtiom seeking people in the class but instead of making us all go through i a seating plan because of them is just stupid.. you should deal with those people and let the ones that are actually getting down to their work be and let them sit were they would like to sit
cedric, perhaps you not thoroughly read what I posted or have misinterpreted it. Let me throw it up here again:
According to the BC's Ministry of Education's curriculum under the topic heading of 'Self and Society', students are expected to,
" apply a variety of strategies including diplomacy and compromise to solve problems and achieve group goals."
Please do your best to be diplomatic in your comments and responses as per the instructions at the top of the blog. Thank-you.
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