Discussion #6 - Happiness

Part ONE -- Consider this: Life is a quest for happiness. (Regardless of how you define happiness.)

Do you agree with this statement? Why? Why not? Explain.

Part TWO -- What do you need in order to be happy?

(Don’t just think hypothetically, think reality, think practically, think pragmatically.)

 

 

Discussion #5 - Evil Article

Read the handout given in class "What Do We Mean By Evil?" and provide a thoughtful response. Remember you will be graded on the 2 main points:

1. Evidence of strong reflective thought pertaining to personal perspectives and the growth development of the student. Reflective statements go beyond what takes place in a classroom and includes evidence of outside thought.

2. Displays an excellent understanding of the course materials and the underlying concept being discussed. Uses class discussions/materials and other information to support important points.

Discussion #4 -- Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde

In what genre would you classify this novel (Jekyll and Hyde) — crime, mystery, suspense, thriller, other? What qualities of the novel support your answer? Then consider, what genre would you classify your own life story.

Discussion #3 - TED.COM

After watching Ken Robinson's TED.com video (Schools Kill Creativity) answer the following questions:
1. What has your education taught you?
2. What could the educational system do better?
3. If you could change something(s) specific about education what would it be?
4. Any other comments that you've thought about since watching the video.
If you would like to watch the video again click here. 

Update: Here are 2 pictures of the board from today's discussion: