How do things appear?  Many times, how things “appear” may simply be one person’s opinion.  Is the reality of things the same as how they “appear”? Do we set unrealistic expectations for those around us and those inflated goals leave us believing that others simply “appear” not to care?

Here’s how things “appear” to me:  A lot of your attitudes are changing and some of you just don’t appear to care, don’t appear to think you really need to do anything, don’t appear to care if you complete work on time, don’t appear to care how horribly you treat others, etc

Some of you “appear” to care when you finally complete your work and expect an immediate grade on an assignment that you turned in late.  Some of you “appear” to care when there are repercussions for your lack of ability to hand in work, behave in class, leave classmates alone, etc.

Some of you “appear” to believe that you don’t need to work in this class, and from what I see, in many of your classes.  That ends now!  Your lack of follow-through and discipline,  your disrespectful and disruptive behavior will have consequences.

Your turn:

What do I need to do differently to affect change in the culture of this class? Daily assignments, lecture, notes, tests, book work etc. More direct instruction, additional class rules, seating chart, behavior contract with consequences? Daily points for being on task and following the expectations of the class?

What CAN and WILL you do differently to affect positive change to the culture of our class?

You should be able to see that I am giving YOU a chance and a say in how WE can TOGETHER improve the culture of this class.  If you appreciate that opportunity and ownership in this class; then it’s time to act like it.

Reflect on all of this on your blog.  Your post is due today, January 28, 2020 at 1:50 p.m.