I’m getting increasingly interested in activities that require a discussion of values, community, and society. Related issues are generally ripe discussion topics. The following is from today’s news in Taiwan, and I’m wondering how such a variety of crimes (or otherwise objectionable actions) could serve as the basis for an activity. Can a group be [...]
Posts from ‘February, 2010’
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Here’s a timely article that will remain timely in the sense that technology use will continue to change at an increasingly fast pace. A number of lessons could be based on this article, from simple reading and discussion to a class creating and taking its own survey. It would also make a good listening activity [...]
How do you gradually stop executing people?
I had to laugh when I read this headline. How do you gradually stop executing people? The short straw loses? Rock-paper-scissors? Taipei Times – archives Capital punishment to be abolished gradually: Wang By Shelley Huang STAFF REPORTER Tuesday, Feb 02, 2010, Page 3 Minister of Justice Wang Ching-feng (王清峰) said yesterday the ministry would take [...]