Slide 1:1 "Diverse Models of Sociological Practice” Positive Deviant Practice A Spontaneous, Thematic Model of Sociological Practice Li-chin (Crystal) Huang Social Science Dept. UW-Stout


Slide 2:2 One learns to know only what one loves (or what is relevant to one’s life,) and the deeper and fuller the knowledge is to be, the more powerful and vivid must be the love, (the relevance of learning,) indeed the passion. –Goethe; LCH


Slide 3:Visual Elements Vocal Communication Spoken words Linstrone and love, 1997


Slide 4:4 Rationales The Creation of a Spontaneous, Thematic Pedagogy 1.Teaching and learning through connecting to the current and emerging issues 2. Understanding theories and practice through minds-on and hands-on projects 3. Integrate macro and micro approaches and critique issues from multiple perspectives 4. Fully utilize macro/hyper media technology through E-community communications


Slide 5:5 Positive Deviant Practice in Intro Sociology Sep 11. 2001 Chap 19 Religion and Society Chap 17. Politics & Government-Focusing on Terrorism & Wars Chap 3 Culture Chap 5 Socialization Chap 8 Deviance Chap 10 Social Stratification Chap 12 Global Stratification The Creation of a Spontaneous, Thematic Pedagogy History-Middle East Geography-Middle East International Relationship American Government and Politics Direct sources; Indirect sources


Slide 6:6 Positive Deviant Practice in Intro Sociology School shooting & teen violenceColumbine; Santee CA, 2001;King’s brothers FL2002 Chap 18 Family Chap 5. Socialization Chap 3 Culture Chap 16/ 22Works and Economy, Population and urbanization Chap 8 Deviance Chap 10 Social Stratification Chap 20 Education The Creation of a Spontaneous, Thematic Pedagogy Early Childhood Juvenile Delinquency Human Development and Family Education Psychology


7 :7 Positive Deviant Practice in Intro Sociology March 20, 2003 Showdown Iraq Chap 19 Religion and Society Chap 17. Politics & Government-Focusing on Terrorism & Wars Chap 3 Culture Chap 5 Socialization Chap 8 Deviance Chap 10 Social Stratification Chap 12 Global Stratification The Creation of a Spontaneous, Thematic Pedagogy History-Middle East Geography-Middle East International Relationship American Government and Politics 7


Slide 8:8 Positive Deviance Practice Implementation:by the instructor Explore available information technology-sharing URLs. Video clips, reading, magazine and journals. Teacher collaborates with students in designing course contents Track on the Blackboard forum and threading discussions Create Situational themes Opening class sessions with discussion of the “News of the day”


Slide 9:9 Positive Deviance Practice Implementation:by students Compete between groups Competewith or challenge the Instructor Construct portfolios/keep journals or logs. Cooperatewithin group (Support structure) Fully involve in electronic communities(resource links)


Slide 10:10 Cyclical Nature of Spontaneous Thematic Action Evaluation/Research Create Thematic focus Collect relevant and applicable information Analyze and interpret collected info and data Take Action (classroom activities) Instructor’s self Reflection from Students’ comprehension Modify /Continue 1.Students’ Critiques on readings, 2.Analytical writings. 3.Blackboard/ classroom discussions 4.Research projects. 5.Journals and portfolios 6.Quizzes and exams. Sources of Self-evaluation:


Slide 11:11 Thank You!