Our next Socratic Seminar, which will be held next Monday, will be on the broad, highly complex topic of human migration. This topic involves a wide array of issues, some very positive, some unbelievably negative. I have tried to gather sources for your analysis that uncover many of these dynamics.
In class, we will watch two Ted Talks, one of international migrants and remittances, and one on human trafficking.
You must also read/view, take notes on, and develop arguments and questions in relation to the following:
The emphasis is on reaching deep understanding through critically comparing and contrasting the different topics and perspectives, synthesizing information, creating reasoned, evidence-based arguments, and developing effective questions (minimum of 5) for seminar discussion.
Your Thinking Moves organizer must be submitted in Google Drive before class on Monday. You must bring to class a set of detailed notes, including your main arguments and questions for discussion. Refer again to the Socratic Seminar Rubric (below) and re-read your previous feedback so you can focus on what do to well on again and/or improve on this time around.
In class, we will watch two Ted Talks, one of international migrants and remittances, and one on human trafficking.
You must also read/view, take notes on, and develop arguments and questions in relation to the following:
- UNHCR Global Campaign to End Statelessness. There is a document you must read under "Assignments" on Google Drive (also available below). At the end, you will also be directed to go to a link and watch two of three videos.
- BBC News: "Why are so many children trying to cross the US border?"
- East Asia Forum: "Can immigration reform really save Japan?"
- The Telegraph: "Shouting about the economic benefits of immigration is not the way to persuade people"
The emphasis is on reaching deep understanding through critically comparing and contrasting the different topics and perspectives, synthesizing information, creating reasoned, evidence-based arguments, and developing effective questions (minimum of 5) for seminar discussion.
Your Thinking Moves organizer must be submitted in Google Drive before class on Monday. You must bring to class a set of detailed notes, including your main arguments and questions for discussion. Refer again to the Socratic Seminar Rubric (below) and re-read your previous feedback so you can focus on what do to well on again and/or improve on this time around.
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