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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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 #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: