Weekly+Issue+Response+2

Students will utilize the class Wiki page to post a response/reflection to designated topics that have been discussed in class. The post is an opportunity for students to synthesize their ideas and to articulate a personal opinion on the designated issue based upon readings and in-class discussion. __The response should be two to three well-developed paragraphs and demonstrate the student’s understanding of the issue and rationale to support his/her position.__ The posting must be done prior to the next class meeting. Students are to read other posts by their classmates and __ **comment on at least one of them.** __ The instructor will make the assignment for the Weekly Issue Response five time during the semester.
 * Weekly Issue Response – 50 points (5 responses @ 10 points each)**


 * MERIT PAY **
 * Consider your position on merit pay. Do you believe that merit pay could be an effective way to improve the current state of public education? Would merit pay.... **
 * ** Motivate teachers to do more or better work **
 * ** Attract higher caliber people to the profession **
 * ** Retain excellent teachers **
 * ** Encourage excellent people to accept assignments in challenging settings **
 * Consider whether or not YOU would want to work in a system where merit pay was offered instead of the traditional model of teacher compensation that we discussed in class. **