Friday, January 28, 2011
The Next Step
So, I asked Susan, who's in charge of the curriculum, how to add something to the curriculum. In order to get my class taught here, it would have to be added to the curriculum and scheduled in. Basically, it has to chewed up and spit out by the system. I have to write an outline of the class, telling everything about it, and answer almost every question that someone might have about it. Susan would then take my outline, which would also be my proposal, to the board and they would debate it. I think if I can make my project coherent, I have a pretty good chance. Let's get started!
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James I think that you have A very good idea and 'it has the potential to become a reality. In order for that to happen you have to make sure this letter/proposal to the board is spic and span.Leave no room for them to poke holes in it, so look at it from every angle, every point of view and make it as detailed as possible. Leave no room for question. Good Luck.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Chassidy. My plan was to look at my project from the point of view of someone who knows nothing about it and is prejudiced against it, and then write a proposal in which I inform the reader about every question that could pop into my head and try to convince the reader that the program is worth it. It probably won't be easy, but I know it's definitely possible. Thanks again for the support.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Chassidy. I also think that you should take into consideration the amount of students who would want to take this course. Would it be all of high school? How about just juniors or seniors?
ReplyDeleteMaybe a lot of people would want to join this class, and it could compete with other electives such as art or ceramics.
I hope that your proposal goes in with a lot of thoroughness. I know that it's quite difficult since this is something new, but I know that you can deliver the package real well. Goodluck
I agree with Marcos. Make sure you outline with specific details and add the pros and cons on your project. It's an interesting idea if it does come through, but be ready to meet strong opposition from the Board. I suggest you get people to help you out from the Board or even outside of school.
ReplyDeleteWell, I am pretty sure that if the class could be offered here at the school, many students would be glad for the opportunity to take the class and free up time on the weekends. It's convenient, and even if students weren't excited, their parents might pressure them into it. It would be offered to everyone who can legally take Driver's Education, which is pretty much everyone in high school. Thanks for the good wishes!
ReplyDeletePerhaps you should get someone to play the devil's advocate to your proposal because it is going to be a pain to think about every single loophole there can be and then countering it without creating another. I do think this is manageable though and I wish you well.
ReplyDeleteActually, that's a great idea, Elber. I really would like someone to bounce ideas off of. This is an open invite to anyone reading the blog. I need someone to be the Devil's Advocate. Will anyone volunteer?
ReplyDeleteIf you would like to, I'd be willing to take a look at what you have already and see if I can tear it apart somehow,if I can, then you will know what to work on...
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