Research
First off, Happy Holidays! I had an awesome break and it saddens me that we have to go back to school but it must be done.
This month I really focused on my research, finding books, articles, etc. because the more I get to go to mentorship the more I get interested in child brain development and the aspects of giving a child the best possible early education.
This week I had planned to spend more time at the day care but they were also on break, so this week I focused on details from my first lesson that I missed when it comes to research. One of those details was how parents could encourage their kids in their learning adventure; I went to the County Library web page and looked for parent "handbooks" on how to improve their child's enthusiasm to learn while also teaching parents how to help said child. Along with that I also found some books on child brain development and how learning comes into play so I'm looking froward to getting those soon!
Happy Late Thanksgiving! And onward to Christmas!
Saturday, November 29, 2014
Wednesday, November 12, 2014
Blog 10: EQ
1. Confirm you have read the following:
An essential question must:
a. Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, is not a yes/no
question)
b. Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point. Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
c. Format (It is specific. The wording makes sense)
I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2. Review the following:
a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
a.1. This EQ allows an individual to research different methods that affect weight loss and
how they contribute. It allows the researcher to make a decision based on what they
found was best; allows a stance to be taken. Meets the rule of 3.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
b.1. This allows the researcher to look up previous convictions and what made them
successful, helping them answer their EQ. Once finished seeing what is successful it
allows researcher to take a stance based on the information they gathered. Meets
rule of 3.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
c.1. This EQ seems very opinionated, because it is something based on what someone may
like and what another may not; makes arguing difficult. Does not meet rule of 3.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
d.1. This EQ sets a very good research path because the researcher will be able to look up
information on anesthesiology and how it works; then they will also be able to tie it in
with what chronic pain is and how an anesthesiologist can best treat that pain, providing
different points of view. Meets rule of 3.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.
What is the most important skill a child develops in their early education that helps them best
excel academically?
An essential question must:
a. Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, is not a yes/no
question)
b. Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point. Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
c. Format (It is specific. The wording makes sense)
I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.
2. Review the following:
a. What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?
a.1. This EQ allows an individual to research different methods that affect weight loss and
how they contribute. It allows the researcher to make a decision based on what they
found was best; allows a stance to be taken. Meets the rule of 3.
b. What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?
b.1. This allows the researcher to look up previous convictions and what made them
successful, helping them answer their EQ. Once finished seeing what is successful it
allows researcher to take a stance based on the information they gathered. Meets
rule of 3.
c. What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?
c.1. This EQ seems very opinionated, because it is something based on what someone may
like and what another may not; makes arguing difficult. Does not meet rule of 3.
d. How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?
d.1. This EQ sets a very good research path because the researcher will be able to look up
information on anesthesiology and how it works; then they will also be able to tie it in
with what chronic pain is and how an anesthesiologist can best treat that pain, providing
different points of view. Meets rule of 3.
3. Based on your review of the rule of 3 and your experience with assessing four EQs, please write another draft EQ for your senior project.
What is the most important skill a child develops in their early education that helps them best
excel academically?
Monday, November 3, 2014
Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection
1. Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of the way I was able to engage my audience with my hook and the way I managed to connect it to my own experience. I feel like what gets an audience interested in what you have to say is if you connect whatever story, or information, you may have and make it your own; make it relatable.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-
assessment)?
P/AP
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component
contract.
I think I deserve this grade because I know I probably missed out on some key factors in
regards to application of research by referencing specific examples in the justification and
foundation row, but I overall think I did fine when talking about my resources and
mentorship/interview. For the "P" consideration though, I know I met the required time, was
prepared on time, had one required prop, my introduction did include audience interaction, I
cleaned up afterwards, and turned in my lesson plan at the required time.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
I think what worked for me in my Lesson 1 was that I was prepared and had a clear idea of what I wanted to say about what I have discovered and learned so far, via my mentorship experience and my research. I also think that bringing a personal visual also helped because it belongs to me, making it a little more relatable as opposed to if I would've brought a random child's work.
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
To improve my lesson I probably would have talked more about what exactly child development is and how it truly affects child education. I feel like I was a little too worried about making time that I may not have said everything I would have liked to about the different stages in development and how it correlates with the education process, or how there are certain stages when an educator has to focus on helping a child develop and enhance specific skills.
What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of the way I was able to engage my audience with my hook and the way I managed to connect it to my own experience. I feel like what gets an audience interested in what you have to say is if you connect whatever story, or information, you may have and make it your own; make it relatable.
2. Questions to Consider
a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-
assessment)?
P/AP
b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component
contract.
I think I deserve this grade because I know I probably missed out on some key factors in
regards to application of research by referencing specific examples in the justification and
foundation row, but I overall think I did fine when talking about my resources and
mentorship/interview. For the "P" consideration though, I know I met the required time, was
prepared on time, had one required prop, my introduction did include audience interaction, I
cleaned up afterwards, and turned in my lesson plan at the required time.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
I think what worked for me in my Lesson 1 was that I was prepared and had a clear idea of what I wanted to say about what I have discovered and learned so far, via my mentorship experience and my research. I also think that bringing a personal visual also helped because it belongs to me, making it a little more relatable as opposed to if I would've brought a random child's work.
4. (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
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