Blog 15: Independent Component 1

Literal

(a) I, Ligia Guerra , affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

(b) I completed a basic course A of Psychology, in this class various types of worksheets, projects, tests and quizzes were done. Which were all kept by the teacher.

Interpretive

The class required 62.5 hours in hours in order to receive credit for it, which I did. Each day I could I sign in through a log the teachers always kept and asked for to check in and check out which verified the total of hours which were done.

Applied

The class though me the n=basic psychology of children. The way their mind is step through each stage, which helped me better understand how each child learns differently.

Grading Criteria

- In order to pass the class you needed 62.5 hours 

Blog 14: Presentation Rough Draft

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1EcaUCBuCUzRcgN-ponJ2CAf4f2VkDUiAMwLzCW9-yFM/edit

Blog 13: Senior Project 2-Hour House Meeting #1

Answer: The first answer to my EQ is adopting a the Multiple Intelligences Theory.

Evidence: The more I talked to Ms. Watschke, kindergarten teacher in Kellogg Elementary, she kept repeating how teaching styles and techniques were important in the classroom. So I did more research and found the Multiple Intelligences Theory by Howard Gardner which said there are 8 different types of learners. Depending on the person you were weaker or stronger in the 8 different intelligences.
As well the book Educational Psychology by Robert E Slavin gave some evidence that teacher must adapt their way of teaching according to their students.

Resources: Articles on Multiple Intelligences Theory, and the book Educational Psychology by Robert E. Slavin.

Blog 12: Service Learning

-I have two places where I am doing my service learning. One is with a kindergarten teacher at Kellogg Elementary and the second one is with a third grade teacher from Asuza district.

- Peggy Harris (626) 633-8624 (third grade teacher)

-With Ms. Harris there isn't really any requirement to complete the service learning. I work at my leisure to help her with anything she needs and shadow her as well.

-So far I have only the 10 hours required 

Blog 11: Third Interview Questions

1.What is the best way to become a kindergarten teacher?

2. Is the same teaching method used everyday?

3. Is there different techniques used depending on the child?

4. How can a child with special needs be thaught?

5. What can a teacher do to make the child feel comfortable enough to learn?

6. Are there any factors that can interupt a childs learning?

7. Does the attitude of the teacher change anything?

8. What can a teacher do to keep a constant level of learning?

9. Should a teachers be lenient or harsh when it comes to punishment?

10. What should be the connection between the teacher and the parents?

TITLE:  Independent Component 1 Plan Approval

LABEL: Independent Component

DUE DATE: TUESDAY October 18th at 8AM

CONTENT:

 (1) Write a description of what you plan on doing for your independent study component.

(2) Describe in detail how you think your plan will meet the 30 hours work requirement.

(3) How does your independent study component relate to your EQ?   

Independent Component Contract:

The independent component is an opportunity for you top select a direction and create your own component.  Each component must demonstrate 30 hours of work.  On the due dates, please turn in the following

·     Log of hours on a calendar

·     Evidence of the 30 hours of work (e.g. transcript, essays, tests, art work, photographs)

·     LIA

Literal

(a) Statement saying: “I, student name, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.” 

(b) Explanation of what you completed.

Interpretive

Defend your work and explain how the significant parts of your component and how it demonstrates 30 hours of work.

Applied

How did it help you answer your EQ?  Be specific and use examples.

Grading Criteria (rule of 3)

·     Log on a calendar

·     Evidence of 30 hours of work

           LIA submitted to blog

Technical 

·       Activity log maintained

·       Margin note research and add it to your working bibliography

·       Each component is 30 hours, there are two components, so 60 hours

Blog 10: Self-Reflection

1) How do you think you are doing so far in your senior project and why?
P because I feel I've meet all the necessary requirements asked for.

2)What is one thing you think you have well on and why?
So far I feel I did my best on my independent component one because I already completed it and since it was a psychlogy class I successfully passed it with a B average.

3)What is one thing you would like to improve on and why?
There are a few things I wish to improve on but the most important one would be on my research. I feel that I can do a better job in the quality and amount of my research since it is the main foundation on the Senior project.