Responses to the Guiding Questions by Victoria Parlatore https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd PLEASE POST YOUR RESPONSES TO THE GUIDING QUESTIONS (please only make one post per response & indicate which you are responding to using 1, 2 or 3): 1. What factors do you think are important to consider when analyzing policies? 2. According to your personal experience, what do you think you could add or modify to the current curriculum? 3. Post your reflection on how your framing of the experience you had with a student at risk changed after looking at them through a critical lens. en-us 2019-11-05 20:08:40 UTC 2019-11-07 02:28:15 UTC hello@padlet.com 1. Before reading, I was thinking who made the policy, what purpose or outcome would be important when analyzing changeling365 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407781544 2019-11-06 22:06:38 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407781544 Guba (1982) https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407781944 Factors important to consider when analyzing policies?
- date/year
- stakeholders 
- goals
- purpose
- impact 
- outcomes]]> 2019-11-06 22:07:58 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407781944 Guba https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782148 who the policy affects?
what policies were in place before?
common issues or drawbacks of policy?
what about the policy is currently working well?


]]> 2019-11-06 22:08:33 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782148 Guba Who is/has been/ will be affected by the policy and in what ways?- Who are the stakeholders? How is the power distributed amongst them?- What are we defining as efficiency? How can me measure what is or is not working?- What was the intention of the policy and how has it been put into practice? https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782217 2019-11-06 22:08:44 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782217 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782324 1. Review functions of the policy, who it is for, and what is being asked of those involved. Also: is it still relevant?  Needs modification? Reflective of context? ]]> 2019-11-06 22:09:02 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782324 Bascia (2014) https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782406 Modify or add? Needs to all be updated. Takes too long, we teach out-of-date and irrelevant content for too many years. 

]]> 2019-11-06 22:09:15 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782406 Portelli, Shields, & Vibert (2007) https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782814
Part A:
Working with the Portuguese Community through Working Women Community Centre - On Your Mark Tutoring Program. Portuguese speaking students deemed "At Risk" for drop-out prevention and low graduation rates. ]]> 2019-11-06 22:10:26 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782814 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782827 2.  Representation is missing in a lot of curriculum.  Actually, it's not so much the curriculum as it is resource choices in, let's say, English classes for example.  The lack of relatable characters through representation is problematic.]]> 2019-11-06 22:10:29 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782827 Bascia https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782859 -incorporate ideas for simple activities  that could be built on within grade level and course being taught
-specific examples or ways . to include PBL in grades/course/units
-curriculum is often vague and does not suggest how teachers can accomplish the goal
s/offer best practice]]> 2019-11-06 22:10:36 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407782859 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783144 I think that some of the biggest factors to consider when analyzing policies are: understanding who these policies are being made for, when these policies were created, and why these policies are important for our education system. ]]> 2019-11-06 22:11:20 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783144 Guba - Policy analysis (Prerana) https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783158 -       Stakeholder coordination / multiple voices and perspectives
-       Context and care for the implementers
-       Know the target audience – policy for whom, in whose interest
-       Bottom up approaches 
-       Will the policy be implemented as intended?
]]> 2019-11-06 22:11:23 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783158 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783161 1.  Who does it serve?]]> 2019-11-06 22:11:24 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783161 1.Guba (1982) mpoulin2 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783406 The purpose of the policy. For example, some policies are guidelines and some are rules, decisions decided by high level agents such as the government are distant from the point of action.]]> 2019-11-06 22:12:06 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783406 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783529 2. I don’t have much in class experience working with the curriculum, therefore this question was tough for me to answer. Maybe some curriculum aspects need to be updated/changed due to the fact that these curriculum guidelines were implemented a long time ago. ]]> 2019-11-06 22:12:28 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783529 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783712 2. Add courses like sex education, traditional culture  and critical thinking course in China.]]> 2019-11-06 22:12:47 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783712 Question #1 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783717 Important factors to consider when analyzing policy
- who created the policy
- what evidence/ research was used to create the policy
- who was the policy created for (stakeholders involved)
- what was the purpose of creating the policy]]> 2019-11-06 22:12:48 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783717 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783805 Question 1
1. Who does this policy serve? Who is left out?
2. What practical "problem" is this policy meant to address? What political constituency is appeased?
3. Where's the money? Resources go toward what is valued. Follow the money to discover what is valued by policy makers.
4. Is there any real attempt to develop policy that will be enacted? Is there a plan for implementation?
5. Who are the framers? What stake do they have in the outcome? Are they disproportionately represented?
6. Is this a courageous policy that actually addresses urgent critical needs or one that cynically maintains the status quo?
7. Who was consulted? How were they consulted? Was the consultation transparent? Is the policy reflective of the consultation?]]> 2019-11-06 22:13:04 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783805 2. https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783811 -more simplified 
-too many expectations
-either has to be a few broad expectations with more teacher autonomy or very specific expectations with little autonomy 
-right now it's in between
-overwhelming amount of content to cover in the time given
-teachers focus on different areas]]> 2019-11-06 22:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783811 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783846 1. Factors important to consider when analyzing, policy: what voices are involved in creating policy ]]> 2019-11-06 22:13:09 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407783846 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784152 2. More meaningful thematic connections to encourage cross curricular lessons, meaningful inclusion of technology, reflective of 21st C society and cultures, inclusive of different learning approaches and success models ]]> 2019-11-06 22:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784152 2. Bascia, Carr-Harris, Fine-Meyer, & Zurzola (2014) mpoulin2 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784154 -Financial litteracy (accounting, money management, taxes, build and keep good credit)
-Politics and government 
-Career classes (to help them pick the right career) 
-Classes to develop social skills 
]]> 2019-11-06 22:14:13 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784154 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784207 1. Guba
How do you analyze the policy from the perspective of the students themselves ?]]> 2019-11-06 22:14:23 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784207 Bascia et al. (Prerana) https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784342 -       In the context of India, teachers need more opportunities to include their ideas for them to become policies
-       more application based knowledge / examples for students to connect and use what they learn in the real world 
-       History should be taught from multiple perspectives 
-       Spaces for discussing uncomfortable issues of identity, race, gender
-       Incorporate an arts integrated curriculum 
]]> 2019-11-06 22:14:46 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784342 3. mpoulin2 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784594 A- One of my students shows difficulties to write and read in French. His parents don’t speak French and he doesn’t show much interest in learning the language (doesn’t participate or ask questions). His lack of motivation are caused by his difficulties. This impacts on other subjects like math, when he has to do problem-solving.

B-I defined at risk with the official educational discourse: The risk is a compatibility problem between the curriculum expectations and the learner. 

“a student at risk is one whose past or present characteristics or conditions are associated with a higher probability of failing to complete high school”

The critical discourse offers “a pedagogy of hope and possibility through which teachers, administrators, students, and communities can use their power to become positive agents of change.”
 “Students and communities that struggle are not constructed as deficient, but as resourceful and agentic.
]]> 2019-11-06 22:15:13 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784594 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784666 Considering the second question，I think that our current curriculum should provide more practical knowledge for students，for instance，support a place-based lesson for students to get in touch with the nature，media education that is useful for future career.]]> 2019-11-06 22:15:26 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407784666 https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407785172 Question #2
What could you add to current curriculum?
- not an expert on this topic, but when I was thinking about this question, I thought that there should be teacher agency towards a STEAM or technology curriculum that somewhat regulates what is being taught/ how STEAM is being taught in each division ]]> 2019-11-06 22:17:02 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407785172 hi https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407790355 2019-11-06 22:33:27 UTC https://padlet.com/victoriaparlatore/zwbeqj8ajfzd/wish/407790355