Weekly+Issue+Response+4

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)**

**Are incentives for kids, cash or otherwise, an appropriate way to improve student learning and achievement?** **In formulating your response and position, you may wish to consider the following two quotes that depict two different schools of thought on the issue:**
 * Is Cash the Answer?**

//"Kids should learn for the love of learning....but they're not, so what shall we do?"//

//"Whatever happened to the intrinsic love of learning and the school's responsibility to inspire it?"//