Blog 23: Senior Project Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?
I am proud of the way I presented myself and my information, and I made time.

(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?
  I would give myself a p because I presented myself well and I hit all of the points I needed to. I followed all of the rubric points and my class was entertained throughout the presentations.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
I would also give myself a p because throughout the year I put in effort into every assignment and it showed in my work.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?
   If I could go back in time I would take my time with my presentation and execute my activity in a smoother way. 

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

The senior project taught me a great deal about being a parent and what to expect from my children. I also realized how hard teachers work to do what they do and that they have to give their all for the job. Presenting for an hour also helped me feel more comfortable in my ability to present and feel confident about the things that I learned.

Answer 2

1.  What is your EQ?
      How can a parent best give their 3-5 year old a strong cognitive foundation?
2.  What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
       A parent can best help their child exceed cognitively by placing them in a standard preschool on a part time              basis.
3.  What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
       By allowing a child to stay home with their primary caregiver or a close relative, a parent is                giving a child strong emotional connections that will later improve overall development                      including cognitive.
4.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.

• Daycare can make children aggressive therefore staying home will prevent this.
• A child that doesn't spend a lot of time in the company of strangers will create a more solid connection with their parents.
• A dedicated parent can teach most things a preschool teacher can.

5.  What printed source best supports your answer?
       Child Care in America Fact Sheet
       How a mothers love can change a child's brain
6.  What other source supports your answer?
      Peers, Social Skills, & Stress
7.  Tie this together with a  concluding thought
       So many moms and dads work full time to support their children that not having a child in                  daycare can seem impossible. But having a child stay with family or a parent if possible will                allow them to form closer bonds with those around them.

Blog 9: Lesson 1 Reflection

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
    I am proud  of the fact that I was reading to go and that I knew all of my information. I consider myself very knowledgeable in my topic and I made good points.

2. Questions to Consider
       a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation (self-assessment)?
                 I would give myself a P.

       b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 component contract.
                I deserve  P because I met all of the criteria for a P. I had a prop (Adrians drawings), my 
                lesson plan was accurate and on time, and I turned in this on time. I gave examples of my                     research and I cited specific articles. Adrian was also my mentor ship reference.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
             For my lesson one I think my information was good and I felt confident about what I was 
            saying.

4.  (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
       If I could go back I would practice more. I had alot of information that I wanted to say but I feel like maybe I        was to detailed with certain things but not detailed enough in others. I would also make note cards to keep          me on track with the topics I want to cover.