October+23rd+2013


 * Reviewing Tchudi:** The biggest takeaway that I took from the Tchudi readings is the motivational factor of units and themes done right. It seemed especially so with themes. I don't mean that you can throw out a theme and it will instantly make the kids want to know about it but as suggested if one does the advance work to know what is relevant to the kids then it will enable the students to find the sort of relevancy in the assignment that encourages them not only to participate but become invested in the material.


 * Andrews Exploration: Wicked, Groovy, Rad.**


 * What it is?, the Tops, What's the haps?, That's your boy, Are you down?, solid.**


 * 1. Most of them were learned socially at school, with friends just hanging out, going out and meeting new people. You hear them in context and come to appreciate their meaning.**


 * 2. Etiquette. You have to have a certain level of expected decorum in certain situations.**


 * 3. You keep an ear to the conversation of people and listen to what they say and see what is in and out.**


 * 4. I am not sure who determines it exactly but I guess the more prestige and power you have the more influence you have.**