Bayan Using Inferences to write about Race
- 1. Partner Talk 1. What expectations did you have about being a college student? 2. What are you finding out about what it means for you to be in college?
- 2. What are you beginning to find about being a college student? 1 I have more freedom and choice than I had before. I'm not used to so much freedom. 2 I’m starting to realize my priorities. So I’m learning to say “no” to others. 3 It’s getting hard to manage my time and priorities. 4 I find myself using campus resources that I didn’t know could help me. 5 My level of motivation is beginning to drop. I have so much to do.
- 3. What are you beginning to realize about being in college? • I see how I . . . • I find that . . . • I notice that I . . . • It’s clear that I . . . • I’m becoming aware that I . . . • I am starting to realize (see, find) . . .
- 4. New college students often find it difficult to stay as motivated as they were when they started college. • If so, their professors (or counselors) . . . • If so, supportive parents of college students . . . • If so, relationships with peers . . . Can, Could, May, Might, Should
- 5. New college students may get overwhelmed because they aren’t sure what their professors expect. • If so, their professors (or counselors) . . . • If so, college students . . . • If so, administrators at college . . . Can, Could, May, Might, Should
- 6. 1 • Observation 2 • Inference* 1 •Observation 2 •Missing Link! 3 •Inference* *Remember, “inferences” are basically conclusions, right?
- 7. 1 • I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started college. 2 • Missing Link! 3 • This means I need to get to the root. I need to go back to the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place. 1. I act like I have no purpose. 2. Being motivation requires having a clear “why”. 3. Loss of motivation is related to lack of purpose. 4. My counselor often urges his students to focus on their “why”.
- 8. 1 • I’m learning to say “no” to others because I need to put myself first. 2 • Missing Link! 3 • This means I prioritize my work so I can breathe before saying no. 1. I often say “yes” to socializing right away before thinking it through. 2. Many times, I regret saying “yes” too quickly to friends. 3. I need to use time management strategies, like making “to do” lists. 4. It’s like I somehow forget what’s important.
- 9. 1 • I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started college. 2 • Purpose promotes motivation. 3 • This means I need take myself back the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place 2 • I used to think I knew why I am going to college. But lately, I act like I have no purpose, which drives motivation. 3 • I need take myself back the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place 1 • Maybe reflecting on my purpose will solve my motivation problem.
- 10. 1 • I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started college. 2 • Purpose promotes motivation. 3 • This means I need take myself back the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place 3 • It’s time for me to remember my mindset at the beginning of the semester to get back in touch with why I started college in the first place 1 • I say this because I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started. 2 • And this problem with motivation, is in part, due to lack of purpose, about forgetting my “why”.
- 11. 1,2,3 • I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started college. I act like I have no purpose. This means I need take myself back the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place 2,3,1 • I used to think I knew why I am going to college. But lately, I act like I have no purpose. I need take myself back the beginning of the semester to remind myself why I started college in the first place. Maybe this reflection will solve my motivation problem. 3,1,2 • It’s time for me to remember my mindset at the beginning of the semester to get back in touch with why I started college in the first place. I say this because I find it difficult to stay motivated as I was when I first started. And this problem with motivation, is in part, due to lack of purpose, about forgetting my “why”.
- 12. •Define a Term/Concept •Tell a Story/Anecdote •Give an Example •Make an Illustrative list •State Cause or Effect •Provide Explanation •State Significance •State how you know •Quote an Expert 1 •Item 2 •Item 3 •Item
- 13. Partner Talk Prior to BAYAN, what were your thoughts and feelings about talking about own race and racial identity? Given our time together, what are you thoughts and feelings about these topics now?
- 14. What are your current thoughts or feelings about racial identity or colonial mentality (pick one!)? 1 I now see . . . 2 I coming to realize . . . 3 I’m becoming aware that . . . 4 I’m more conscious about . . . 5 I’m relearning that . . .
- 15. Statement Stems • I now see • I’m coming to believe • I’m more aware that • I’m concerned about • I’m relearning . . . Inference Stems • This means I . . . • If my thoughts can be generalized, it means K-12 educators . . . • If observations are valid, it follows that colleges . . . • If what I say holds true for others, Filipinos . . .
- 16. 1 • Observation 2 • Missing Link! 3 • Inference 2 • Missing link! 3 • Inference 1 • Observation 3 • inference 1 • Observation 2 • Missing Link