Assessment

Assessment:the process by which information is collected in order to help plan an individual students' strengths, weaknesses, needs and wants.Assessment is also used to help an instructor understand where a student is level wise.
One example of Authentic Assessment would be a sheet like we filled out in class today. On an assessment that is authentic everything is geared for relevancy for the student that is being assessed. One such assessment would be an all about me page assessnment.

Another Authentic Assessment would an interest survey, in which the students makes the instructor aware of the things they enjoy. This can be an awesome tool when planning lessons and grouping people who have similair interesta as well asto know how to set up Heterogenous groups with students that do not find the same things interesting to give them achance to find some common ground on uncharted territory.

An essential Authentic Assessment would also into a family questionaire. This information will help teachers to be in touch and understand the student's culture or way of life. This will help with planning and building a good partnership with the family with the best interest of the student in mind.

Persuasive Vs Informative Writing Oct 8

When I think of informative writing I think of pamphlets available at clinics and hospitals to help make the waiting a little more bearable. I would more than likely distribute pamphlets to my secondary kids about the risks of promiscuous sexual behavior or drug and alcohol abuse.

Persuasive Writing is used to do just that, persuade a person or a group of people to share a view with the writer. In my class I would assign a writing assignment to the kids to think about one thing they would enjoy in class. I would them explain to them that in order for that thing to be granted to them they would have to persuade the principal to think the way they do and to then give them their request. I think that making it clear to the students that they cannot have the request unless they write a persuasive paper written well enough to convince their Principal, it would be an incentive for them to put forth their best work.

Writing is a... PROCESS :)

OK I started off Friday in TOTAL DARKNESS.( WE had a Blackouit and my room has noooo windows!) After that the whole day was like I was walking in a fog. I think it all led to me forgetting my blog! THe kids were late to school for picture day, I had to deal with my mother and her errand running for the month. I got so caught up in pleasing everybody under the sun, I forgot about everything else. I came home exhausted from the heat and remembered I had to go right back out into it. I forgot to pay my bills. Long story short, I forgot to blog... Here goes with apologies for my forgetfullness.

Writing is a process There are five steps named in the writing process. I like to remember them by the acronym PDREP I guess it is easier for me to remember that way.

The P stands for Prewriting which usually consists of Brainstorming. Idea webs and basic ideas you may or may not want to include in your writing. The D stands for Draft the first writing that is done after collecting the ideas and deciding what you are going to write about,and what will be included. The R is for Revising which is going through and taking out or adding what you want in your writing. The E is for the mechanics of it all. This is when the concerns for mispellings,rewording and punctuation come into the paper it is at that time when editing occurs.Finally the P stands for Publish that means you turn it in or put it up on the wall when the process is completed. So to sum this up Writing is a Process and I think if you think about it as PDREP remebering it will come a lot easier. :)

Am I a good reader?

The question is kind of a loaded one... I guess I have the potential to be a good reader,the only problem is that I have not yet quite exercised it. The potential I mean. It is definitely something I would like to be but I think life has kind of prevented me from it. Picture (if you will) yours truly sitting in a quiet room with no noise and no one. The minute I pick up a book whether for assignment's sake or just a leisurely read. The door flies open and I am suddenly bombarded by: Mom Can I? Mom He did this, Mom can I have? and My all time favorite Mom He wont stop touching me! Ha HA I know it sounds comical but unfortunately after all of that occurs, I find that I put the book down and am now so distracted, I don't pick it up again. I guess what I'm going to have to do is only read when my kids are miles away otherwise it seems like a moot point. I end up more frustrated and forget what I have attempted to read in the first place. On the other hand, sometimes I am just too wound up on life. I have a lot of concerns just like any other red blooded human being. The unfortunate part is that I allow all of the day to day stuff interfere with My reading performance. Now this is not to say that I don't ever read, I guess what I am trying to convey is that when I do read, rarely do I allow myself to enjoy it.I decided when I was in Mrs. Pickett's class that I am going to develop at least a like for reading. I guess I've accomplished that much, but I don't think I'll ever be able to love to read. I do however love to act and I' am going to try to put on the best performance for my students, so that they will be able to develop a love for reading, that has seemed to have eluded me.

Games to motivate

Well I have to say today in class was alot of fun. I especially enjoyed Twister. It was like we were having an early birthday celebration. It was awesome. I also enjoyed having the opportunity to come up with ideas for games. I think we are all creative when we set our minds to it, and I think opportunities like today help us all as future teachers to tap into that and gives us an outlet. I plan on using games. In my past field experience, I've always tried to incorporate some type of game in all of my lessons. If it wasn't an actual game I would always try to have the students role play, whether it would be a character in a book or film, or even a Peanut Butter and Jelly sandwich. lol I know it sounds funny, but in the Life Skills class I was in for field experience, all of the students loved putting on the costumes while they learned how to make a sandwich. One of the games I am most proud of is one I called Syllable Soup, This game gave the students a chance to spell words from the story. In order to spell the words, different students would be given syllable cards, they would hurry to the front of the room and the students would stand side by side to spell out the word that was recalled from the story. There would be an elimination table so that after the cards were used,they would be placed there. If it turned out some of the syllables were not available,the student would try to go through the discard file to find the missing part. This of course would all be set to music,to help them enjoy themselves and maybe even move to the beat.

What is Motivation? Sept 9, 2010

Ok... So I found my old blog I'm going to have to get with someone who is well versed on blogging to help me to bring this up to date. I need to delete some of my followers and the ones I follow.For todays posting... What is Motivation ? in general Motivation is to be eager to get something done and having the energy and enthusiasm in doing it. My personal motivation is to get a degree. I want to prove to some of the nay sayers in my family that I can do this. I can become successful. I also want to make my Husband and children proud of me. Another type of motivation for me personally is to make a difference in the lives of my students. I want to help them develop a love for learning.Generally speaking again. I think you have to be motivated to go to school to make all of the above come top pass. On days when I just don't seem to have any get up and go I say I'm not motivated enough. I think there are several ways to describe motivation. These are just a few of my personal feelings that are motivating me to blog this... :)

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This is the last blog I am going to do for this class. I want to say that I have enjoyed this class. I feel I've learned alot of useful information to use when I become a teacher.Thank You Professor Pickett. I hope you enjoy your holiday vacation!
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!