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Geography as a Profession
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You are expected to come to class prepared. For each reading discussion,
each student will be assigned one of the following roles:
Content Connector,
Literary Luminary, or
Discussion Director. You must fill-out
the form linked above for the role you are assigned.
Periodically,
you will complete a self-assessment based on your assigned role.
If you are not present in class on the day of discussion, you cannot
earn reading points. University sanctioned absences are the exception. In
that case, your online submissions will be used to determine points. |
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Your
Job |
Generate and contribute to discussion
regarding themes found in the assigned readings. |
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Purpose |
To
help you make connections between the differing themes or theories of
geography. |
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Scope |
You will participate weekly in group
discussions of the reading selections. You will submit your written response
after class discussion. |
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Format |
You will be expected to generate questions
related to readings and class discussions. Each week you will be assigned a
different discussion role including literacy luminary, discussion director,
and content connector. |
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Due
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Weekly. |
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The following elements may be used
to evaluate your participation |
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Is the student prepared for discussion?
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Does the student use the text to share
passages? To support ideas and opinions? How effectively?
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Does the student listen actively to
others?
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Does the student ask questions? Are they
relevant?
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Do the questions get a thoughtful
response? Does the student contribute thoughtful ideas?
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Does the student build on other people’s
comments?
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Does the student keep the group on task?
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Does the student make appropriate
connections to other books, authors and experiences?
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Does the student demonstrate critical
thinking skills when discussing concepts?
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