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Education 224 What I am Thinking Now Curriculum Vision Vision for Curriculum
Together we will work toward: Type your answer in the text box. 1. Richness Developing an awareness that there are layers of meaning to an idea/concept; openness to finding patterns and connections and exploring the multiple possibilities and interpretations Tapping into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum Asking questions throughout an investigative process to continually deepen our understanding Being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time.

I am somewhat confident in my abilities to understand in depth ideas and concepts. Depending on the set, I am able to find patterns and connections quickly and easily in other instances it is more difficult. I am not at all confident in tapping into the natural curiosity to drive the curriculum but I desire to learn this trait to become an effective teacher. When it comes to asking questions throughout an investigative process I am very confident because I am able to develop a broader spectrum of viewpoints. Another area of confidence is being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer, I consider those times experiences for learning.

Middle:

Explain things that are confirmed or changed or confusing.

I am confident in my abilities to understand in depth ideas and concepts. I am able to think further out of the box; along with being patient to ask the right question to find patterns that I would not have seen before. I am confident in tapping into the natural. I have learned that to use my imagination more and find interesting features and facts about things I would not have had an interest before. I have also learned that the first step to deeper knowledge is to develop curiosities. When it comes to asking questions throughout an investigative process I am very confident. I have learned even develop concise questions and how to analysis evidence more effectively. I am confident in being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer, I consider those times experiences for learning; however I am not content with not knowing. This experience is teaching me to dig deeper and that is what I want to develop the disciplines to do.

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End:

Explain why your ideas changed or didnt change as a result of this class

I am confident in my abilities to understand in depth ideas and concepts. I am able to think further out of the box; along with being patient to ask the right question to find patterns that I would not have seen before. I am confident in tapping into the natural. I have learned that to use my imagination more and find interesting features and facts about things I would not have had an interest before. I have also learned that the first step to deeper knowledge is to develop curiosities. When it comes to asking questions throughout an investigative process I am very confident. I have learned even develop concise questions and how to analysis evidence more effectively. I am confident in being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer, I consider those times experiences for learning; however I am not content with not knowing. This experience is teaching me to dig deeper and that is what I want to develop the disciplines to do. These positions has not changed since the midterm of this course.

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2.

Recursion Re-examine scientific words and phrases that you remember, read, or hear from others. What meaning do these words really have to you? Recording your learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding Referring to those reflections and examining what you understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time.

I am confident with re-examining scientific words and phrases that I have come across. I like to learn its significance to intellectually understand and discuss what I have learned. I am confident recording my learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. I think it is a good practice to understand and acknowledge areas of change. I am also confident referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at the time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to question and problems. I think it is a healthy practice to take and inventory of thought process so one would know what process is more effective to the circumstance.

Middle:

Explain things that are confirmed or changed or confusing.

I am confident with re-examining scientific words and phrases that I have come across. I like to learn its significance to intellectually understand and discuss what I have learned. This position has not changed. I am confident recording my learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. I think it is a good practice to understand and acknowledge areas of change. What I have learned this semester so far only confirms my position on detailed data, and reflection on the information. I am also confident referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at the time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to question and problems. I think it is a healthy practice to take and inventory of thought process so one would know what process is more effective to the circumstance. This position has not changed. End: Explain why your ideas changed or didnt change as a result of this class.

I am confident with re-examining scientific words and phrases that I have come across. I like to learn its significance to intellectually understand and discuss what I have learned. This position has not changed. I am confident recording my learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. I think it is a good practice to understand and acknowledge areas of change. What I have learned this semester so far only confirms my position on detailed data, and reflection on the information. I am also confident referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at the time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to question and problems. I think it is a healthy practice to take and inventory of thought process so one would know
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what process is more effective to the circumstance. These positions has not changed.

3. Relations Engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding learning involves the community of learners Reflecting on how you are making sense of your learning process and science content both individually and as group Sharing your ideas (i.e. questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc.) openly with others in group and class discussions so group thinking can occur Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time. I am somewhat confident engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understandinglearning does involve the community of learns; however, in certain matters I am more informed while listening to learn before engaging in the dialogue. I am confident reflecting on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content individually and as a group. Through reflection I am to rehears and review what I have learned and fill in the gaps of information that I may have missed. I am somewhat confident sharing my ideas openly with others in group and class discussions so group thinking can occur. The only thing that I have to learn for this process to become more open-minded and less critical of any other ideas. The reason it was more appropriate to put somewhat confident is there are area in group work that I need to have developed. The main thing is the importance of the understand of it being a group effort (a personal note to self). Middle: Explain things that are confirmed or changed or confusing.

I am somewhat confident engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understandinglearning does involve the community of learns; however, in certain matters I am more informed while listening to learn before engaging in the dialogue; however I am aware that I need to work on my communications and to read social queues from the ones around me. I need to become more aware of being more sensitive of those with whom I am working. I am confident reflecting on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content individually and as a group. Through reflection I aim to rehears and review what I have learned and fill in the gaps of information that I may have missed. This position has not changed, from this course only affirmed. I am more confident with sharing my ideas openly with other in group and class discussion so group think can accrue. I do need to work on my person interaction skills. End: Explain why your ideas changed or didnt change as a result of this class.

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I am confident engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding-learning does involve the community of learns; however, in certain matters I am more informed while listening to learn before engaging in the dialogue; however I am aware that I need to work on my communications and to read social queues from the ones around me. I am more becoming more sensitiveof those with whom I am working. I am confident reflecting on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content individually and as a group. Through reflection I aim to rehears and review what I have learned and fill in the gaps of information that I may have missed. This position has not changed, from this course only affirmed. I am more confident with sharing my ideas openly with other in group and class discussion so group think can accrue.

4. Rigor Becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely at this Finding some resolution to an I-need-to-know question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept Making inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with your understanding at that time. Developing working explanations that synthesize what you are thinking, evidence from your investigations, and ideas from others Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time. I am very confident in becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely. Our learning is not confide to the space that we have together but also continues outside the hours of our class time. Answers will probably be answered, just not in a timely manner. I am confident finding some resolution to an I-need-to-know question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I understand that an answer to a question is just a bit and little pieces of a big puzzle. To grasp a concept requires depth much deeper than a quick fix answer. I am confident making inferences bases on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with my understanding at that time. I will also keep in mind that information changes also with it could be my original inference. I am confident developing working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from investigation

Middle:

Explain things that are confirmed or changed or confusing.

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I am very confident in becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely. Our learning is not confide to the space that we have together but also continues outside the hours of our class time. Answers will probably be answered, just not in a timely manner. This is something that I have found that I did not have an understanding before as I do now. I now understand that learning is a process that happens over time and requires patients. I am confident finding some resolution to an I-need-to-know question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I understand that an answer to a question is just a bit and little pieces of a big puzzle. To grasp a concept requires depth much deeper than a quick fix answer. This position has not changed; at this point I learning to be comfortable with finding a stopping point in the investigative process. I have developed somewhat of an obsession for further information that projects that Ive started. I am confident making inferences bases on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with my understanding at that time. I will also keep in mind that information changes also with it could be my original inference. This position has not changed. I only understand more of the importance clarifying the multiple observations. I am confident developing working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from investigation. Beyond this I understand that it is a working explanation; therefore I am comfortable with the idea that my explanations may change due to the depth of understanding. I understand that I can have misconceptions and that it is ok. End: Explain why your ideas changed or didnt change as a result of this class.

I am very confident in becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely. Our learning is not confide to the space that we have together but also continues outside the hours of our class time. Answers will probably be answered, just not in a timely manner. This is something that I have found that I did not have an understanding before as I do now. I now understand that learning is a process that happens over time and requires patients. I am confident finding some resolution to an I-need-to-know question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I understand that an answer to a question is just a bit and little pieces of a big puzzle. To grasp a concept requires depth much deeper than a quick fix answer. This position has not changed; at this point I learning to be comfortable with finding a stopping point in the investigative process. I have developed somewhat of an obsession for further information that projects that Ive started. I am confident making inferences bases on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with my understanding at that time. I will also keep in mind that information changes also with it could be my original inference. This position has not changed. I only understand more of the importance clarifying the multiple observations. I am confident developing working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from investigation. Beyond this I understand that it is a working explanation; therefore I am comfortable with the idea that my explanations may change due to the depth of understanding. I understand that I can have misconceptions and that it is ok. These positions also has not changed since midterm.

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EDUC 224 What I am Thinking Now - Expectations Class Expectations:

1. Attend all class sessions. Notify instructor of absence by email and take responsibility to learn about missed experiences from your group. In class credit cannot be made up. Absences may lower your final grade because class activities require participation to earn points. See syllabus.

Beginning: If you dont think you will be able to attend class on time and/or regularly, explain the difficult you foresee so we can discuss it.
I am confident and understand that I will notify my instructor of my absences by email and I will take responsibility for learn about missed experiences from my group.

Middle:

Explain your attendance pattern to date and whether you need to modify it for the rest of the class.

I am confident and understand that I will notify my instructor of my absences by email and I will take responsibility for learn about missed experiences from my group. Until this point, I felt as though I started on the wrong foot. Being ill at the start of this class caused me to miss a day. I have not missed any other day since, and I am on time other than once. I plan ahead and believe that attendance is one of the most important aspects of course completion. It shows respect for the instructor, my classmates, and more importantly myself.

End:

If you had problems with attendance this semester, explain your situation here.

The only problem that I had with attendance this semester was the first day. I was ill. Afterwards I came to class, come hell or high water, even with strep throat.

2. Participate fully in all class sessions by working collaboratively with peers, asking questions and taking responsibility for developing your "scientific self".

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time.

I will confidently participate in all class sessions by working collaboratively with peers, asking question and taking responsibility for developing my scientific self.

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Middle:

How are you doing in this regard? Look at the Participation Sheet.

I will confidently participate in all class sessions by working collaboratively with peers, asking question and taking responsibility for developing my scientific self. This is one area that I need to work on the most. I am willing to try different things to learn to adjust to different environments and personalities. I feel that adjusting in this deficiency will also be useful in future endeavors.

End:

If you had problems with participation this semester, explain your situation here.

This semester I have not had any problems with participation. Probably with the pick-in dinner for lack of funds.

3. Type or word process all major assignments (double space,12 pt font, see guidelines in syllabus) and submit documents as instructed.

Beginning: Explain if this is a problem.

I will type all major assignments.

Middle:

How are you doing?

I will type all major assignments. I am doing well, I do however, need to work on my written English.

End:

If you had problems with requirement this semester, explain your situation here.

I have not had and problems meeting course requirements; however, I will be tutoring more so that I can work towards perfecting my written American English with fewer grammatical errors.

4. Give each assignment enough time to apply your best thinking and writing skills. I assume that what you submit is your best work and grade it accordingly.

Beginning: If you think there will be a problem, let me know here and talk with me.

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I will give each assignment enough time to apply my best thinking and writing skills.

Middle:

How are you doing?

I will give each assignment enough time to apply my best thinking and writing skills. I need to learn more to manage time and develop a system to speed up my reading the thinking process to that I am not rushed to complete written work.

End: If you had problems with doing your best this semester, explain your situation here.
I need to manage time more effectively to allow myself adequate time to proof read and revise my final work.

5. Submit all work on due date. See the syllabus for the late policy and assignment submission instructions.

Beginning: Explain if this is a problem.

I will submit all work on the due date.

Middle:

How are you doing?

I will submit all work on the due date. This area can use a lot of work.

End:

If you had problems with getting assignments in on time this semester, explain your situation here.

I have had a few problems getting assignments in on time, first because of lack of planning and secondly, because I do not have internet access at home.

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Name: EDUC 224 What I am Thinking Now Preferences in Ways of Learning Preferences in Ways of Learning Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred) 1. Beg I like to learn by: Mid End

2 1 3 4

3 4 2 1

3 4 2 1

having the information presented by an instructor and/or a book and my job is to learn what is presented. reading and listening to explanations but also by asking questions during class and working to make sense of the material. figuring out answers on my own by doing my own investigations and research. working with a group to do investigations, discuss what we are doing, and work together to understand new or different ideas or results. other (type statement here)

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking

I do enjoy independent working however; I think it is best for me to utilize collaborative thinking.

Middle:

Explain why your preferences have or have not changed at this time.

I still enjoy independent working however; I think it is best for me to utilize collaborative thinking. I have learned that it is healthy to work collaboratively. It is a major function in the inquiry process.

End: Summarize your thinking about this section related to this course. How might this experience influence you in the future?

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I still enjoy independent working however; I think it is best for me to utilize collaborative thinking. I have learned that it is healthy to work collaboratively. It is a major function in the inquiry process. Actively seeking counsel I have learn can help guide the outcome of the inquiry process to gain perspective and broaden unknown options. The person in limited by the options and perspectives of their ability; seeking and collaborating with others only increases the availability of other valuable resources.

2. Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred). Each statement must have a rating. I like to be graded by: Beg Mid End

3 2 2 1 4

3 1 5 5 2

3 2 1 5 4

Individual work (papers, lab reports, or assignments) that I do by myself. Group projects where we get a group grade. Group projects where we learn together but we get graded on our own work. Taking quizzes and tests. Writing about what Im doing, thinking, questioning, and/or feeling and why. other (type statement here)

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking

I think taking constant inventory of what I am thinking and feeling is important. While thinking on these things will be rehearsing the information learned making me more prepared for quizzes and test.

Middle:

Explain why your preferences have or have not changed at this time.

With the mindset of there is no wrong answer, I think the concept behind the learning is the most important. Also when doing group work, there are roles that could develop. One job may be different that another but all are equally vital.

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End: Summarize your thinking about this section related to this course. How might this experience influence you in the future?
With the mindset of there is no wrong answer, I think the concept behind the learning is the most important. Also when doing group work, there are roles that could develop. One job may be different that another but all are equally vital.

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3. Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred). Each statement must have a rating. I like to take part in class by: Beg Mid End

4 3 2 1 1

2 1 3 4 3

2 1 4 6 5 3

mainly listening to others; I dont like to talk in class occasionally talking with one person or in a small group asking questions, sharing ideas, and working in a small group. asking questions, sharing ideas, and providing leadership in a small group asking questions and sharing ideas in large group discussions presenting my ideas to the whole class

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking

At times I am extremely introverted and develop more ideas while listening to others.

Middle:

Explain why your preferences have or have not changed at this time.

I am learning the importance of listening. I am trying to find the balance of the two.

End: Summarize your thinking about this section related to this course. How might this experience influence you in the future?
While finding the balance of listening and my level of verbal participation, I have found that if I listen before I speak I could gain insight that would assist in my development of idea or could broaden the scope of my thinking. By nature I am a curious person. I will constantly ask questions to understand with others are thinking.

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4. If there is anything about how you learn or something that might impact your work in this class, add it here.

Make sure you save a WORD document with your name in the document name for instance Mechelle what am I thinking beginning.doc (or docx) .

When complete, submit in Blackboard Assignment button for the correct time in the course - What I am Thinking Now as a Word document.

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