Teach-Ins > Spring 2016

recycling flyer

Our 3rd Student Teach-In discussing “Recycling on Maui” will be held Monday April 18th.  It will take place in Ka’a’ike #105 from 4 to 5 pm.  I encourage all to attend!  

Student Teach-In #3 – Spring 2016

Recycling on Maui

What is a Teach-In?

A “Teach-In” is an extended session, as on a college or university campus, for lectures and discussions on an important, usually controversial issue.

Synopsis

This teach-in was inspired by the History in the Making current events assignment I have implemented in my classes to keep students up-to-date on the happenings occurring around the world.  Through these discussions, students from my three World Civilization courses tackle a pressing local issue facing our island.  I have provided each class with one question that they must research and analyze.

Questions

#1        How did we get here?

  • Provide a detailed explanation of the history behind the issue.
  • How long have recycling services been available on Maui?
  • How can knowing the history help us today with this issue?

#2        Why are we talking about it?

  • Why is it an issue now?
  • Which local groups/organizations are tackling this issue?
  • Has the information been presented to the public in a fair and ethical way?

#3        What needs to be done to resolve it?

  • What can be done in the short term to solve this problem?
  • What can be done in the long term to solve this problem?
  • Who has taken the lead to resolve this issue?
  • What role has government played in helping to solve this issue?
  • How can we spread awareness of this issue?

Remember that these questions should be used as a jumping off point in your research.  You should also be formulating your own questions.

Class Breakdown for Teach-In

The following is a breakdown of each of the classes participating in this upcoming teach-in discussing “Recycling on Maui.”  Each class will tackle one of the questions outlined above.  For example, if you are a student in my HIST 152 class on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon you will be answering Question #3.

I will be accepting volunteers to facilitate for this teach-in.  These facilitators will gain, not only extra credit points, but valuable experience and knowledge involving critical thinking, research and communication skills, as well as a clearer understanding of an issue that confronts all of us as citizens of Maui.

HIST 152:

MW 12 – 1:15                  Question #3

MW 1:30 – 2:45               Question #1

MW 4:30 – 5:45               Question #2

HIST 282:

TTH 12 – 1:15                   Question #2

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Student Teach-In #2_Energy on Maui

Our 2nd Student Teach-In discussing “Energy on Maui” will be held Monday March 14th.  It will take place in Ka’a’ike #105 from 4 to 5 pm.  I encourage all to attend!  

Student Teach #2 – Spring 2016

Energy on Maui

 

 

 

What is a Teach-In? 

A “Teach-In” is an extended session, as on a college or university campus, for lectures and discussions on an important, usually controversial issue.

Synopsis

This teach-in was inspired by the History in the Making current events assignment I have implemented in my classes to keep students up-to-date on the happenings occurring around the world.  Through these discussions, students from my three World Civilization courses tackle a pressing local issue facing our island.  I have provided each class with one question that they must research and analyze.

Questions

#1        How did we get here?

  • Provide a detailed explanation of the history of both NextEra Energy and Maui Electric.
  • How has this industry been connected to the economic growth of Maui?
  • How has Maui Electric adapted over the years to the needs of the community as a whole?

#2        Why are we talking about it?

  • Why is this merger happening now?
  • Which local groups or organizations are tackling this issue?
  • Has the information been presented to the public in a fair and ethical way?

#3        What needs to be done to resolve it?

  • What can be done in the short term to solve this problem?
  • What can be done in the long term to solve this problem?
  • Who has taken the lead to resolve this issue?
  • What role has government played in helping to solve this issue?
  • How can we spread awareness of this issue?

Remember that these questions should be used as a jumping off point in your research.  You should also be formulating your own questions.

Class Breakdown for Teach-In

The following is a breakdown of each of the classes participating in this upcoming teach-in discussing “Energy on Maui.”  Each class will tackle one of the questions outlined above.  For example, if you are a student in my HIST 152 class on Mondays and Wednesdays at noon you will be answering Question #2. 

 I will be accepting volunteers to facilitate for this teach-in.  These facilitators will gain, not only extra credit points, but valuable experience and knowledge involving critical thinking, research and communication skills, as well as a clearer understanding of an issue that confronts all of us as citizens of Maui.

 HIST 152:

 MW 12 – 1:15                    Question #2

 MW 1:30 – 2:45                 Question #3

 MW 4:30 – 5:45                 Question #1

 HIST 282:

 TTH 12 – 1:15                     Question #1

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Our first “Teach-In” of spring semester 2016 covered the closure of HC&S.  It took place on Thursday, February 4th from 3 to 4 pm in Ka’a’ike #105

Student teach-in HC&S

 

 

 

 

 

Student Teach #1 – Spring 2016

HC&S:  What’s Next?

What is a Teach-In?    

A “Teach-In” is an extended session, as on a college or university campus, for lectures and discussions on an important, usually controversial issue.

Synopsis

This teach-in was inspired by the History in the Making current events assignment I have implemented in my classes to keep students up-to-date on the happenings occurring around the world.  Through these discussions, students from my three World Civilization courses tackle a pressing local issue facing our island.  I have provided each class with one question that they must research and analyze.

Questions

#1        How did we get here? 

  • Provide a detailed explanation of the history of HC&S and the land.
  • How long as the land been used for growing sugar?
  • What was it used for before the growing of sugar?

#2        Why are we talking about it?

  • Why is HC&S closing now?
  • Which local groups or organizations are tackling this issue?
  • Has the information been presented to the public in a fair and ethical way?

#3        What needs to be done to resolve it?

  • What can be done in the short term to solve this problem?
  • What can be done in the long term to solve this problem?
  • Who has taken the lead to resolve this issue?
  • What role has government played in helping to solve this issue?
  • How can we spread awareness of this issue?

Remember that these questions should be used as a jumping off point in your research.  You should also be formulating your own questions.

Class Breakdown for Teach-In

HIST 152:

MW 12 – 1:15               Question #1

MW 1:30 – 2:45           Question #2

MW 4:30 – 5:45          Question #3

 HIST 282:

TTH 12 – 1:15               Question #3

 I am still looking for facilitators for questions #2 and #3.  Facilitators receive 3 extra credit points on top of the 5 points earned for attendance.  Don’t miss out on this early opportunity to gain extra points!!  Message me through Laulima if you are interested!!

Here is a link to a Hawaii State Legislature Bill regarding agriculture and the closing of HC&S:

HC&S bill — HB 2553