Tuesday, January 27, 2009

Reflection 2(2.25)

This module has helped me to think about using standards, CFQ’s, or formative assessments in the following ways:With so much “standardized type testing”, our kids think that an assessment is bubbling in the correct answer to multiple choice questions. I can’t wait to include different types of assessments which are measured with a rubric, including presenting to the group and working with peers to arrive at an answer. More often learning involves working together with peers and learning from one another. Kids use language, problem solve, learn social skills, and prepare themselves for the workplace in the future when they are allowed to do units such as these. I am so happy to be a part of this E3 team!! Our kids will benefit immensely from this experience.

Tuesday, January 13, 2009

Module 1 Reflection

I need to know my standards and the needs of my students, keeping in mind age appropriate lessons. Once our team decides on a definite topic, we can begin to design our unit.