Addressing+Educational+Inequality


 * // __Wiki Assignment #4:__ //**
 * // Addressing Educational Inequality //**

1). Identify a barrier to educational equality 2). Use theory to develop an __effective__ and __feasible__ method of solving the problem 3). Convince an audience that your idea is capable of solving the problem
 * __Learning Goals:__** This assignment will offer students the opportunity to use their sociological imaginations to solve a real world problem. The goal is to convince a seasoned educator that your idea is an __effective__ and __feasible__ method of solving one aspect of educational inequality. Specifically, students will

As with past assignments, student groups will be assigned a theory (structural-functionalism, social conflict, symbolic interactionsim). They will use their theory, the powerpoint, the textbook, and Professor Ramsey’s lecture to identify a barrier to educational inequality. Once this barrier is identified they will develop a talking points memo to be delivered to **class** on 04/08. There are a few differences between this wiki and others we have completed. They are listed below: 1) There is no external literature to review … just read the text and review the power point 2) There is no written assignment, just a powerpoint presentation 3) Your grades will be determined by Professor Ramsey and will be based on your success at completing the following tasks

Develop a solution that is specific, detailed, effective and feasible. ||  ||   ||   ||
 * **Task** || **Does Not Meet Expectations** || **Meets Expectations** || **Exceeds Expectations** ||
 * __Identify a problem:__ Convince the audience that the problem you have chosen is a significant barrier to educational inequality ||  ||   ||   ||
 * __Explain the problem:__ Use theory to explain why the problem is significant and why it is deserving of our attention ||  ||   ||   ||
 * __Present a Solution:__

1). Use your theory! 2). Be convincing 3). Be creative 4). Be specific … think through the potential pitfalls of your solution and fix them! 5). Make your solution both effective and feasible
 * Keys to Success:**

Your presentation will be 5-7 minutes in length with 3-4 minutes of questioning by Professor Ramsey. Please prepare a powerpoint and dress appropriately for a professional presentation.
 * Details:**

Bridgette Mantia Valerie Gonzales Sarah Russell Mary Loosbrock Lauren McDermed Amy Peredo Taylor Hindman Beth LeDuc Katie Desme Peter Gomer Ana Taylor Brad Lorang Ashley DiStefano Kim White Katie Lynch Rebecca Mahon Carly Goenner Ashley Burke Alicia Garoutte Christina Reischl Greg Buergler Ben Gilmore Casey Smith Alicia Blaschke Shelbee Hernandez Keegan Park Seth Rosebaugh Kathryn Wright Maggie Cook Charlie Baumstark Andrew Leathers Josh Burgoon Aaron Kranz Dylan Meisenheimer
 * __Group One – Structural Functionalism__ **
 * __Group Two – Social Conflict__ **
 * __Group Three – Symbolic Interactionism__ **
 * __Group Four – Structural Functionalism__ **
 * __Group Five – Social Conflict__ **
 * __Group Six – Symbolic Interactionsim__ **

10:50: Marissa Lueger Raquel Kato Zach Telepak Patty Prudhomme Shannon Parks Sachi Hakuba Mary Pat Alyssa Elmenhurst Maria Mancinelli Katherine Medow Coy Blake Zach McKnight Angela Licausi Christine Steele Kelly Turntine Markus McKinney Nesha Newton Hannah Lackey Katie Brady Maria McDonough Kelley Cofield Phillip Kaiserski Claire Dille Nicole Tepper Jessica McGinty Josie Pence Teresa Zienkewicz Kelsey Anderson Greg Keller Jimmy Bender Justin Steele Jaymee Highcock Alyssa Poarch Maddie McCormick Brit Bruner Morgan Bradley Jeff Forman
 * __Group Seven – Structural Functionalism__ **
 * __Group Eight – Social Conflict__ **
 * __Group Nine – Symbolic Interactionism__ **
 * __Group Ten – Structural Functionalism__ **
 * __Group Eleven – Symbolic Interactionsim__ **
 * __Group Twelve – Social Conflict__ **