Blog 24 - Last Presentation Reflection

(1) Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

I am most proud of putting the whole presentation together and how I executed it well. Everyone seemed to enjoy it and I really enjoyed talking about it. 

(2) Questions to Consider

a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation?  Use the component contract to defend that assessment.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

I would give myself an AE because I did meet every requirement on the component contract. I thought my presentation went really well. I wouldn't do anything differently. 
b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project? Use the component contract to defend that assessment.

AE       P          AP       CR       NC

I would give myself an P. I was always on time with every single deadline. I didn't always put in my 100% effort but I was never lazy either. It was an enjoyable experience for me and I'm glad we had the opportunity to do this.

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

My mentorship worked really well in my project, as well as my topic in general. There was always endless amount of sources I could go after for information.
(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project?

I wouldn't have changed anything besides maybe choosing a different second independent component. I was hoping that babysitting would have counted(I don't get paid) because that gives me a lot of valuable experience.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

My senior project has kind of led me towards what I want as a career path. I now really enjoy spending time with kids and learning more about them, so I would hopefully like to become a social worker. 

Blog 18 - Answer 2

1. What is your EQ?

My EQ is, "How can a caretaker best ensure the proper development of a child under the age of five?"

2. What is your first answer?

One of the best ways to educate a child is by using visual and verbal communication.

3. What is your second answer?

Nurture and understand the child to ensure they're receiving the best possible guidance.

4. List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.

• The toddler ages(2-5) is when it is imperative for them to receive the most attention and care.

• Don't just meet the child's needs when they're missing something. Provide them with different opportunities for learning.

• Help them reach their milestones by providing the resources necessary. Get on their level so they don't feel alone and give them guidance.

5. What printed source best supports your answer?

• This article: Planning for Positive Guidance: Powerful Interactions Make a Difference

6. What other source support your answer?

There are many sources from research check that have helped me come to this answer, then there's also some influence from my Interview 3.

7. Tie this together with a concluding thought.

My second answer, Nurture and understand the child to ensure they're receiving the best possible guidance, was influenced from my interview, research, and experience. Toddlers need guidance but also need to be allowed the freedom to explore for themselves. There isn't always a right or wrong way on how to do certain things, but the best things a caretaker can do to help with their development will be answered in the final presentation.

Lesson 2 Reflection

1. What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 presentation and why?

I am most proud of my whole lesson in general. The hook went better than I expected, as well as the activity. Everyone seemed to be really into it. I felt like I did a good job at projecting myself.

2. a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation?

I would give myself an AE

    b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.

I believe I deserve an AE because I have met all of the P requirements. I used a lot of examples from my mentorship and from research. I don't think I had a problem with presenting, my speaking time was around 12 minutes and from the feedback I've gotten from my peers everyone heard me clearly. My activity really engaged everyone into working effectively and it related to my Answer 1.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?

What really worked for me in my Lesson 2 was the feedback from my Lesson 1. It taught me what to do properly and what not to do. I didn't have a hard time with my enunciation and I didn't get as nervous.

4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?

I don't think I would have changed anything. Everything went as planned and I was very proud of it.

5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?

I don't have any sort of thought put into it right now, but as I do more research and talk to several people that I know have studied Child Development I will have a solid answer.

Blog 11 - Lesson 1 Reflection

1. What are you most proud of in your lesson, and why?

I am most proud of my hook activity because it really engaged the audience into the lesson.

2. What assessment would you give yourself on your lesson? Explain why you earned that grade using evidence from the component contract.

I would give myself an AE. I felt like I did a good job at presenting the topic and I didn't stutter too much how I normally would. The hook activity was well within the two minutes and my lecture had enough content with real life scenarios about Child Development.

3. If you could go back, what would you change about your lesson?  How can you use that knowledge to give a better Lesson 2?

I would probably bring in more props that the audience can interact with. That would help my Lesson 2 in keeping the audience more interested.