The chapters in this book detail the ways he believes schools fail children, the reasons schools do this, and his suggestions for improvement. This essay should have an introduction and a conclusion, and be well constructed. Read the whole book and do your own thinking about what he says. You are encouraged to visit the writing center with a draft before submitting your final essay. The essay is worth 50 points and is due on Friday, March 30 at noon in L-22.
Good interviews require some attention.
You need to ensure comfortable space and time for the interview, including a degree of privacy. The person you are interviewing should be clear before hand about the purpose of the interview and be able to commit to the time it will required. As the interviewer, you need both to be a good listener and to keep track of what you are hearing. You may use a tape recorder or take a minimum of notes during the interview and go over them immediately afterwards, making a fuller version. You can encourage the person to talk with the quality of your questions and by using such interviewing techniques as affirming behavior and paraphrase.