Learning Curve

In my second ethnography project, students were required to interview a Thai elder about education in their village. I wanted my students to learn how Thai schools, teaching methods, and classroom equipment have changed over the decades. I followed up this activity by having students make “then and now” comparisons. This list is comprised of the best 10 reports (as paraphrased and summarized by me).

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Why does a destructive act happen at one fraternity while not at another? How does male bonding differ between a model fraternity and one where violent hazing takes place? What is the nature of female bonding at sororities and how does the dynamic of power and hierarchy play out inside these female-run households? How are the rituals at sororities different than at fraternities? More research needs to be done to answer these questions. (more…)