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.