1 Sponge Bob Group

[A. Trevor]

Use this discussion to tell your team what you have been doing on the
group paper:

[Nat]

yesterday i went to the university and went down the library to get
some more sources

and also i found these links and think that some useful basic
information about thailand secondary education could be found

http://www.wes.org/eWENR/05mar/practical.htm << basic structure of
thai's school system

http://www.adb.org/Documents/News/2003/nr2003113.asp << an interesting
article, 2003 though

by the way, just wanna let you guys know that it's freaking hard to
post the massages onto the thread
so just keep trying and work hard

[Nat]

alright, i've figured out how can you post in the threads

first, if you are using firefox then change it into Internet Explorer
or IE

then, when you enter google group, make sure you use google.com
instead of google.co.th

and this should solve the problem of the error thinggy !

Peace

[ming]

Ok...

people i've found 3 sources for our research paper...
one of 'em is about the problems in Secondary school Education in US
eg. ( high schools need to start treating their students with yhe same
respect colleges do.) However the one we need is the Secondary school
Educatio in Thailand ayte? ...i guess this article may help as an
example... but i dunno

the other one is about IB program....
this goes under the topic of ( C.Teaching and grading methods and
D.Effects on students’ academic performance )

the last one i've found is like the definition and explanation of
secondary education in the U.S .....this goes under the topic of
( the US’s current upper secondary school system; Historical
background )

i hope these articles work..... i hope....

Captain: one question what is due
on thurs.....i need to get on track...been away to koh chang really
push me behinddddddddddddddddddd

- when do we start on our notecard???now?

cuz i got da source but haven't done the notecard yet. but i scan read
it already so writing notecards is not a problem...

well..... update me too ppl!
thx :) and happy belate birthday na vip! have a nice one

[Ahm]

As a Resource Coordinator, I am trying to accumulate all sources
available from both library and high way info. collected within
Spongbobbers. Once, I have them fetched, I will try numbering so they
won't get mixed up, and next step would be matching each of them with
its note card. I know we have a lot to do, but get going people!

[Vip]

Right, make sure that you each have at least 10 notecards ready for
tomorrow morning. And if at all possible, find three more sources. As
your team captain I must beseech you to fulfil your individual
obligations. Please note that this entails you being punctual and
pedantic (arguably one of the key qualities you'll need to develop in
order to survive this course, as well as a possible future career as a
corporate clerk).

And keep in mind that whatever sins you decide to commit will
inevitably result in my being put up against the wall and summarily
shot.

[ming]

thankyou for reminding na vip
updates:
I've done 10 notecards already
we need to focus on the outline main point! tmr let cover some left
out points
ahm internet doesn't work... == well su su na ahm!

gd luck everyone\

On Feb 3, 5:23 pm, "A. Trevor" <trevorran...@gmail.com> wrote:

[Vip]

Completed my note cards, only to realise that the research I've done
so far has been alarmingly inadequate - most of the sources I've
managed to unearth bear little actual relevance to our thesis. As an
example, it turned out that upon closer inspection the Steven &
Stigler book is no less useless than one would assume by merely
glancing at its cover. Crumbs! Here's hoping you lot've fared better.

Can't sit around doing nothing though, so I'll be dropping by the
library over at the SocSci faculty sometime... let me look at the time
first... oh... today.

Cripes, I can't seem to access www.unescobkk.org! Naturally, such
lacklustre incompetence on the part of the UN is only to expected, but
still, the site contains a number of downloadable articles probably
worth checking out.

Also, it's of the utmost importance that the cards are done correctly
- those ignorant of the proper formatting can turn to pages 25-26 in
the handbook for examples. In fact, I order you all to them correctly.
Because if you don't, then it'll be me who'll be facing the firing
squad at dawn.

See you all at uni.

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[Ahm]

Having a thorough examination on our pile of note cards, I found that
we have an inadequacy of information to fulfill and defend our thesis
(which I personally found pretty wishy-washy), as most likely, there
is a tendency that we have to and should establish a new (and more
practical) thesis in accordance with the available sources of info. As
of now, we all have quite a similar strain of information, most of
which have to do with the quality of teachers, teaching method, and
the like. We scarcely have anything about curriculum of either
system.

Meanwhile, as our captain suggested on Friday, each of us should find
as much info related to our ‘original’ thesis as possible (preferably
3 sources each?)- also see if there is any fresh info we can deal with
in our paper. Monday, we should then come and discuss further
regarding our final thesis. Many of the remaining note cards might be
fated to toss off :/

PS: Any found info from the websites is to be sent to MING for e-
bibliography. :P

[Nat]

Ola !

Hey everybody, Is anybody done thinking about the general slugs that
will be use in our paper ?

well, bring them to the university tomorrow so we can pick which one
do we want !


ps. the curry restaurant named ''CoCoichibanya" or sth like that which
just opened at Central Changwattana is so awesome. great taste with
reasonable price. you guys should give it a try !

[Nat]

Sponge Bobbers !

I have found one useful link that might relate to our new thesis. it's
about the advantage that American HS have over Thai Secondary Schools

http://www.gatech.edu/newsroom/release.html?id=266

yeah !

[Nat]

Hey Hey Hey !

I've found this site, truly interesting

in the site, there are more sub article about many perspective of the
American Highschool which we could bring some of them to be a model or
support our thesis

http://muse.jhu.edu/journals/high_school_journal/toc/hsj85.3.html

Cheers !

[Vip]

It certainly warms my heart to know that Comrade Nat is doing his bit.
At least someone doesn't want to see me executed tomorrow. Well done!

Now, don't forget to prepare ten more note cards for tomorrow.
Additional source cards would also be great.

I'll see you guys at uni.

[Ahm]

Just rose from my evening nap, I realize that I should spread this:

http://eric.ed.gov:80/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED041271&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED041271

Above contains a pdf. file (ERIC Full Text) I find very useful for our
paper considering a soon-to-be -altered thesis. It could be a backbone
for our source of information - available in both Thai and English.
Another found earlier about overview of Thai secondary school, which I
will later distribute in papers to you all.

From the pdf., I would ideally have everyone read and later we can
split into parts for our note-takings and future obligation. Well, I
guess we wait for a command from our team captain as soon as we have
our thesis sorted out soon.


PS: Thanks for the recommendation Sir Nath. It could be a nice bet!

[sirn...@gmail.com]

Hey yall !

hope everybody is still alive since we barely have time to sleep : p
As a diarist, if anybody wants some hands or is there anything i can
help, just lemme know na !



anyway, The Sponge Bobbers Great Facist Leader just repeat his command
to me that everybody has to bring their sources and notes tomorrow,
dont forget !

PS. how come every of my reply got only 1 star !?!?!?!?!?!?!

[Vip]

Right, I've done my bit and am done with the note cards. Ming should
already have the interview questions prepared by now; nevertheless
I've taken the precaution of preparing my own version in case
something goes awry. We're scheduled to meet with the Lord of that
dark, forbidding realm that is room 316 (is it room 316?) at 12:15,
which means that we'll have ample time to sort out any last minute
hurdles.

And please don't forget that you each need to have five source cards
for your indy papers.

I'm convinced that the appalling ratings our thread's incurred are due
to the nefarious machinations of the very same anti-fascist elements
that not only continually threaten our cause, but also steal my
cigarettes during the afternoon breaks. Fear not though, for I've
taken steps to neutralise said elements - hello Mr. Bossino!

Sponge Bob prevails.

[Vip]

Regarding the proposed alteration of the current thesis, it is the
Great Fascist Leader's "opinion" that a final and thorough review of
each and every one of our note cards be made. He would also like to
point out that the current thesis is broad and flexible enough to
afford us some leeway to dither for the moment... the outline really
is in little need of tweaking.

Strength through Unity, Unity through Strength

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[Ahm]

Hail Spongbobbers for the remark of being "the best organized
team" ???
And another toss for a faithful self-rating!!! lol

Rest assure our Great Fascist leader. I, the holder of the note cards,
will surely bring them for a review tomorrow. We need to step up to
the next level and, at the same time, try keeping our remark intact.
Not being to primed, but do notice that we have an intimidating week
followed with 40 note takings for each of our Indy research. So better
have some done early.

For now.., have a good night!

[sirn...@gmail.com]

whats up everybody

the 20 indy notecards are due tomorrow and don't forget to read hard
on American Society

peace out !

[sirn...@gmail.com]

I don't know why the page doesn't show my nickname anymore ? ? ?

[Ahm]

I'm stating up late, reviewing interview questions for tomorrow. See
you guy at noon at the campus, then we're all gonna take Ming's car to
ISB

See you tom.

[ming]

Hello ppl haven't ppost anything on lately.so tmr we'll do our draft
after all the research we've done. So tmr after school cya all

[Ahm]

Hope Mr Trevor did check my Indy outline sent via his gmail instead of
had it deleted, since non-related-first-(group)-draft attachments will
clutter his inbox, and I was troubled finalizing my printed
outline...

May God have a mercy!

To my fellow Bobbers.., keep working on your Indy paper. Tomorrow has
yet to come.

PEACE xD

[sirn...@gmail.com]

Hail Vip!, the great facist leader. i thank him for many great advices
on the indy paper. today is not a bad day for everybory, right ?

[sirn...@gmail.com]

Ola

seems like I'm the one who still survive is this tread. anyway, dont
4get to get full sleep and prepare for next week drinking lol

[Ahm]

I'm excited with the new yelow layout...

Guys, I'm now back to south to fulfill my military obligation (I'm 21
this year), and as well to pay a visit to my unwell grandmother. I'll
be seeing you guys after SongKran. Please do me a favor and keep me
updated with class work. You all have a grand week and enjoy the
water.

Your fella.

[Vip]

Well, the Great Fascist Leader is back, and is quite surprised to see
that no one attempted a putsch during his prolonged absence. Hurrah
for sponge fascism.

I'm glad to see that with everyone's participation the final draft is
steadily coming along; hopefully we'll be able to have it done on
time. Also, please get that bibliography done (properly, too!). And I
hereby designate Comrade Nat my ideological spokesman. Hello, Minister
of Propaganda!

Strength through Unity, Unity through Strength

[sirn...@gmail.com]

For the leader !


Hail Vip !

[Ahm]

Dannnn dannnn!