Form an opinion, do you think the US government should pay for people to buy electric cars?
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Form an opinion, do you think the US government should pay for people to buy electric cars? *Remember, as you blog you should support your thinking with evidence from text and RESEARCH. Consider organzing your thoughts before blogging.
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What are your plans for this Spring Break? If you don't have anything fun planned, what would you WISH you could do?
Characteristics of a role model.
Passion and Ability to Inspire Role models show passion for their work and have the capacity to infect others with their passion. Speaking of several of his teachers, one student said, “They’re so dedicated to teaching students and helping students and empowering students. That is such a meaningful gesture. They are always trying to give back to the next generation. That really inspires me.” Clear Set of Values Role models live their values in the world. Children admire people who act in ways that support their beliefs. It helps them understand how their own values are part of who they are and how they might seek fulfilling roles as adults. For example, students spoke of many people who supported causes from education to poverty to the environment. Role models helped these students understand the underlying values that motivated people to become advocates for social change and innovation. Commitment to Community Role models are other-focused as opposed to self-focused. They are usually active in their communities, freely giving of their time and talents to benefit people. Students admired people who served on local boards, reached out to neighbors in need, voted, and were active members of community organizations. Selflessness and Acceptance of Others Related to the idea that role models show a commitment to their communities, students also admired people for their selflessness and acceptance of others who were different from them. One student spoke of her father, saying “He never saw social barriers. He saw people’s needs and acted on them, no matter what their background or circumstances. He was never afraid to get his hands dirty. His lifestyle was a type of service. My father taught me to serve.” Ability to Overcome Obstacles As Booker T. Washington once said, “Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which one has overcome.” Young people echoed this sentiment, showing how they developed the skills and abilities of initiative when they learned to overcome obstacles. Not surprisingly, they admire people who show them that success is possible.Source: http://www.rootsofaction.com/what-is-a-role-model-five-qualities-that-matter-for-role-models/ What are different ways you could be a role model in our classroom? A community can be defined as a feeling of fellowship with others, as a result of sharing common attitudes, interests, and goals. This semester are classroom goal is to nurture a healthy classroom community.
What are some key indicators of a healthy community? How will we know when we have achieved our goal? *Think about what you should SEE, HEAR and FEEL within our classroom. |
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