Group109a

A. The author states (p.5), "//Ironically our system of rewarding students for academic achievement devalues the very thing we say we want: learning.//" Do you agree?
 * Chapter 1 & 2:**

B. How is the traditional system of rewarding students for academic achievement counterproductive if our goal is to inspire a love of learning?

1. Read and "mark-up" the text...chapters 1 & 2 of the book "Activating the Desire To Learn". Highlight interesting points, write comments and questions in the margins. 2. Continuing the discussion from September 12th 2007, use the **discussion tab** above to pose questions to YOUR group. 3. Comment on each other's questions. 4. Read other groups comments. (optional)
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