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Current Event. Search, Find, and Discuss!
Completed by 20 learners
Ages 14-18
Live Group Class
Average rating:
4.8
Number of reviews:(6 reviews)
Live video meetings
1x per week
1-4 learners per class
60 min
What's included
1 live meeting
1 in-class hours per weekHomework
1 hour per week. A current event article that the student can read to the class for discussion is required for each class.Grading
This class is all about participation. If your student is not participating or if they are being disrespectful I will inform the parents. Other than that there is no way to fail this class.Class Experience
US Grade 9 - 12
The most important part of this class is learning how to check the creditability of the media resource. Open discussion will be encouraged with time divided between students to each read their articles. The topics that are approved for this class are: * Any new, current inventions *Any new, current science / space / archology *New issues concerning Earth. For example: earthquakes, flooding, Tornadoes, Tsunamis/ Geology news. *National News Pieces must be fact based, and not biased. (This is not a debate class, and students will not be taught about politics or religions, but may encounter articles based on events such as elections, or holidays) I will redirect discussion about political parties.
Learning Goals
Students will learn how to check for credibility by understanding how to site a source. Students will be able to research the media sources. For example knowing the difference between a published article and a blog. All current event articles will be excepted. However, if it is inappropriate due to graphic content, or if it is political/religious and (Not from an Unbiased standpoint), I will redirect the topic to a new discussion. All political and religious discussions must come from a non bias standpoint, and only be related to the article. This is not a place to discuss religious or political view points. Politics are part of current events and articles may inevitably include political or religious information. We will not expand upon those ideas. Instead we will discuss the result of the event that took place in the article.Other Details
Parental Guidance
This class may discuss topics that can be sensitive subjects, such as war, or other Global catastrophes. Students will not be allowed to point fingers at any political parties. This is also not a class meant to incite fear. It is meant to discuss the current events and to share thoughts about it. Students can contribute ideas about how to solve problems. Students who bring news about inventions, space, or scientific findings are free to discuss how those articles will impacts the future.
Supply List
A media article that the student can read to the class for discussion is required for each class.
Sources
Students can use all outlets to find articles they would like to bring to class. Part of the class will be to help them understand if the article is a valid, based on provable facts, or opinion pieces.
Meet the teacher
Joined November, 2020
4.8
6reviews
Teacher expertise and credentials
"I have taught globally and in diverse classrooms throughout my entire career. It is important for students to feel comfortable in my classroom so that they can be actively involved. Teaching students to communicate with each other, no matter the cultural differences or language barriers, is a skill that I have fine-tuned over the years.Reviews
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