TACTics Journal

A Publication for and by TOC for Education Practitioners

May 12, 2000

CONTENTS

            SECONDARY TACTICS

                 (1)           An Alternative to Hazing, Doug Roby

            POOGI POOL

                 (2)            Learning from Our Students, Warren Foster

            CONNECTIONS

                 (3)            4th Annual TOC for Education International Conference

            QUOTE

                 (4)            Roberto Chene'

            EDITORS’ NOTE

                        (5)            Kay Buckner-Seal and Cheryl Edwards 

SECONDARY TACTICS

(1)      An Alternative to Hazing

From Doug Roby, Student Assistant Coordinator, Grosse Pointe, MI USA

 

hazing vt.,  to initiate or discipline (freshman, newcomers, etc.) by forcing to do ridiculous, humiliating, or painful things.

 

This cloud came from a group intervention I did with about 20 senior girls on hazing.  I explained the concept of the cloud to the students, had them raise assumptions on only one side of the cloud and then identify injections.  Here is one example...It took about 30 minutes to get to injections.

 

A:         Learn/be prepared for my future

B          Authority/power

D          Haze other students

C:         Safety

D':        Not haze other students

 

Assumptions:

In order to have authority/power I must haze other students because:

           It makes me look important.

           It happened to us.

           We are seniors and need to show our authority.

           It is a tradition.

           It makes them feel scared.

 

Injection:             As seniors we already have seniority.  I could introduce myself to the freshman and help them find their way around the building.  We should be the people they look up to and admire, not run away from.

POOGI  POOL

(2)            Learning from Our Students

Warren Foster, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA

 

Warren Foster teaches TACT to students (ages 12-19) at his church.  The following is a brief description of the lesson and the results of a student evaluation of that lesson. 

 

The objective of the lesson was to teach the use of the cloud through dramatic play.  The main characters in the play were a young lady and her father.  They were in a serious conflict over whether she should be seeing a certain young man.  When the father feels that she blatantly lied to him, he confronts her. 

 

After the play, the students were guided in defining the problem by constructing an evaporating cloud with the wants, needs, and common objective of both the father and daughter.  Then, they were guided in finding a solution by raising assumptions and identifying any they felt were faulty or could be made wrong.  From there, they used the faulty assumptions to create an injection.

 

Warren then asked students to rate the following components of the lesson on a scale of 1-10; 10 is the highest rating:

 

Lesson Component

Student Rating

The script, the actors, and the student’s enjoyment of the lesson including their involvement.

 

6.1-7.2

The process of defining the problem and solving the problem.

 

8.1

Their learning and the materials, including the cloud graphic.

 

9.1-9.6

 

What did the students see as the real strengths of this lesson?  What are the implications for instruction?  Send us your responses.  See “Editors’ Notes” for addresses.

CONNECTIONS

(3)      4th Annual TOC for Education International Conference

Sheraton Ambassador Hotel

Monterrey, Mexico

August 9-12, 2000

 

Lodging: (*Room rates are based on single OR double occupancy.)

Classic room—                $86(+tax)            For more than two people to a room, there is a $15.00 charge for each extra person.

Executive room—            $116(+tax)            For more than two people to a room there is a $25.00 charge for each extra person.

 

Registration Deadline: (for Conference Rates) July 25.

Make reservations directly with the hotel and identify yourself as a member of TOC for Education.

 

            To make reservations from:

                Mexico — (direct to the hotel)            1.800.832.8400 

                        USA & Canada— (central reservation)            1.800.325.3535

            Nations outside of North America—(switchboard)            1.528.380.7000

 

Airport in Monterrey, Mexico:

            Gen. Mariano Escobedo International Airport (Code is MTY). 

Transportation from Airport to hotel: Cab $15.

Departure Tax: $10.00

 

Passports/Visas are not required of U.S. citizens for tourist/transit who stay up to 90 days.  A Tourist card is required.  Tourist cards are valid 3 months and for single entry up to 180 days.  There is no charge for a tourist card but it requires proof of U.S. citizenship, photo identification, and proof of sufficient funds.  Tourist cards may be obtained in advance from the Consulate Tourism Office, and at most airlines serving Mexico upon arrival. 

 

U.S. citizens will need documentary evidence of their U.S. citizenship and identity.  Proof of U.S. citizenship includes an expired U.S. passport, a certified (original) birth certificate, Certificate of Naturalization, Certificate of Citizenship, or Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States.  To prove identity, a valid driver's license or government identification card are acceptable provided they identify you by physical description or photograph.  However, for travel overseas and to facilitate reentry into the U.S., a valid U.S. passport is the best documentation.

 

Returning to the United States: Caution!  Make certain that you can return to the United States with the proof of citizenship that you take with you. U.S. law requires that you document both your U.S. citizenship and identity when you reenter the United States.

QUOTE

(4)      “Fear of conflict creates conflict rooted in hurt.” Roberto Chene'

EDITORS' NOTE

(5)        We would like to thank Doug Roby for sharing the cloud on hazing.  It would be interesting to hear the results of this group intervention activity.

 

We would also like to thank Warren for his contribution to this week’s TACTics.  Asking students for an evaluation of a lesson shows courage and dedication to POOGI in our profession.  Sharing the results gives us another opportunity to learn.  Warren’s first lesson, “Wisdom Tools,” was shared in TACTics, 3/10/2000.  He is willing to share it upon request.

 

To our entire TOCFE Family, we would really love to hear your comments, examples and concerns.  Please continue to share so that we all may maintain our POOGI. 

 

Send HYPERLINK to:    bucknek@resa.net

                                    redwards@sault.com  NEW E-MAIL ADDRESS!

 

Send mail to:    Cheryl A. Edwards

                        2253 S. Hill Island Road

                        Cedarville, MI 49719 USA