Readings: Sessions 21 and 22

Please read #12 for next Tuesday, Session 21 and #13 for next Thursday, Session 22.  NOTE THAT THIS IS A CHANGE FROM WHAT IS PRINTED IN THE SYLLABUS.

Local vs. Global Science (Reading #12)

• What is local science/indigenous knowledge?
• What is global science/knowledge?
• What are the similarities and differences between local and global science?
• Why is local science important to agriculture?  To education?
• Does local science always clash with global science?
• Can you think of an example of local science/indigenous knowledge in your own life?

Diffusion of Innovations (Reading #13)

• What is diffusion?
• How does diffusion relate to education?
• How did diffusion of innovations begin?
• Can diffusion be harmful?
• consider the examples in the chapter.  why are some instances of diffusion more successful than others?
• Make sure that you can define all the main terms highlighted in the chapter.

Case Study Sign-ups

Can't remember which country case study you signed up for?  Here's the list:

Senegal - M. Rider

Ghana - Matt

Uganda - Mary

Kenya - Cara

India 1 - Rachel

India 2 - Nate

Bangladesh - Silvia

Malawi - Mike

Burkina Faso - Addie

Ecuador - Samantha

Change in reading assignments

For Tuesday, March 17, please read #8 and #10.  For #10, read the case study that you signed up for in class.

On Tuesday, March 17, bring two copies of the following: a 250 word abstract summarizing the case study and a detailed SWOT analysis.  One copy will be turned in at the beginning of class in place of your reading quiz and the second copy will be for sharing in class.

Note: reading #9 is optional.

Global Learning Plan

Before coming to the Global Learning Plan Workshop on Thursday, make sure to review Reading #7 (SMART goals) posted on ANGEL.

Practice writing at least two SMART goals before coming to class.  Check your work to make sure that you have included all of the criteria of a SMART goal.