DISCUSSION
QUESTIONS FOR A STUDENT-DIRECTED CLASSROOM
Education is an admirable thing, but it is well to remember from time to
time that nothing that is worth knowing can be taught. –Oscar Wilde
1)
What kinds of learning situations occur
naturally?
2)
What do you want to understand, produce, or know
how to do?
3)
How can WE (classmates/teacher) help you do
that?
4)
If what is being taught is not inherent to the
goals of the students, it will be forgotten. What are your journalism goals?
5)
How do you learn best?
6)
What is your best learning environment, and how
can we make this room/school fit everyone’s needs?
7)
Is it possible for us to have a few general
rules for all—and individual rules too?
If so, what “rules” do you need to help your productivity?
8)
Are you worried about grades? What is your
criteria for your best work? Is it reasonable to expect a person’s “best” at
all times? Hmmm….
9)
How will we deal with the reality that some kids
will put more time and energy into this class than will others?
10) What will be our interpersonal expectations?
11) Your questions:
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