Thursday, June 26, 2008

Module 4 Student Sample reflection

How can the creation of a student sample help me clarify unit expectations and improve my instructional design?How can I ensure students will achieve the learning objectives when creating their student projects?By completing the student sample I was able to gain a better understanding of what my students would need to know. Now I will be able to focus more on what my students will need to know. To ensure that we reach our learning objectives I will use a checklist and a rubric to go along with the brochure. This way the students will know exactly what I expect of them, and I will be able to make sure that they are reaching the objectives.


Consider how the knowledge you have gained from this module will impact your teaching and your students’ learning. Record your insights, key learnings, and questions or concerns in your reflection. Through this module I have been able to see how the internet can make a positive impact on my teaching and my students' learning. I have found some web sites that I can definitely use with my 1st grade students and I have explored a couple of different projects for them to work on. I am still concerned that making a brochure might be a little difficult for my students. I have a couple of ideas that may make this a little easier. We could work in pairs and complete the brochure together as much as possible. Another way to help would be to have my students work with an older student when making their brochure.

1 comment:

Judy said...

Creating the student sample really allows a teacher to understand what the students will need to know. I think it causes to teacher to be better prepared. I really like that you will use a checklist and a rubric as statements of expectation. Even students this age can understand.

Getting some help with the brochure is perfectly acceptable at this age. Older students or perhaps a parent could help, just as you suggested. I think you will be amazed at what the students can do. I certainly hope so.