Class Summary 9.27.12

Yesterday, September 26, 2012, we had our first Ed Cafe! There were 5 groups, each assigned one part of the first amendment; freedom of speech, freedom of religion, freedom of press, right to peacefully assemble, and freedom to petition. The members of each group then dispersed and joined with one student from each of the other groups. Depending on which freedom is being discussed, the person with that right leads an eight minute discussion on that topic. I found it to be a very educational experience as I consider peer discussion of of the most valuable learning tools. Throughout the discussion countries like China, Japan, and North Korea, and ones in the Middle East played a major role as they give us an example of the opposite end of the spectrum as their rights severely differ from ours. We got into many great discussions about how important these freedoms are to us and what life would be like without them, if that would even be possible for your country. Overall it was a very educational experience and I'm looking forward to the next one.