Exactly. I found out a long time ago that if I "waste" 15 minutes
on a meaningful idea like this, it gives double impact to the next
month of class time. It's that old idea of sharpening the axe
before you chop the tree.

Steve

On 11/06/09, Tom wrote:
> OK. You take 15 minutes out of class time to address personal
> development, support, responsibility, and social awareness.
>
> Are you sure your name isn't "Tom"?
>
> :-)
>
> PS: Ever heard of IALAC (I Am Lovable And Capable)? It's a
> similar theme, with students physicalizing the "water in the
> bucket" vis a vis a sheet of paper hanging from each
> student's neck. I don't think IALAC had the student being
> able to add to their own "self-esteem," however. That's a
> valuable addition, and could easily be added to the IALAC
> activity, then giving you a way to physicalize the whole
> thing. (Students tear or tape bits of paper onto other
> people's IALAC sheets ... and they could do the same to their
> own.)

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