tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075405416945902.post4927585762791134657..comments2009-05-13T07:45:10.989-07:00Comments on Professional Certification Cohort: Online Assignment # 1 Megan AckermanJulianahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01832782987548818349noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075405416945902.post-36399788753100293782009-03-05T10:29:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:29:00.000-08:00Hi Megan, Nice job! I really enjoyed reading your...Hi Megan,<BR/> <BR/>Nice job! I really enjoyed reading your response - mainly becasue you and I have a lot of similar plans for our students in terms of assessment and family involvement. Our two differences are that you teach 4th grade and I teach 2nd grade and that you are focusing on literacy and I am focusing on math. You and I are both going to have our students set goals for their learning and encourage students to share their goals with their families. Have you thought of anyway to track the discussions students are having with their families about their learning goals? I thought about providing discussion questions however I am interested in your thoughts. <BR/> <BR/>I also really like how you are going to post the learning objective for your students at the beginning of each lesson. What a great way to focus students' attention on the main goal. I think I will add that into my Teaching and Learning Plan. I wonder too, if we can refer back to the objective at the end of the lesson and discuss whether students met it or not? We can discuss what learning strategies worked and what students might want ot try in the future.<BR/> <BR/>Megan, you have given me a great deal to think about, thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7075405416945902.post-7872278680197159692009-03-05T10:26:00.000-08:002009-03-05T10:26:00.000-08:00View As Web PageHello Megan,You have chosen really...View As Web Page<BR/><BR/>Hello Megan,<BR/><BR/>You have chosen really great goals for your professional growth. By including your students in the assessment process you give them a personal investment into their work. This move for a student focused learning environment is part of my professional growth plan as well. Using pen pals, writing organizations and students from other schools is a really excellent idea. Getting feedback from your students on what worked and what needs work is really bold, but will empower your students. Giving your students the opportunity to become culturally caring students will definitely be a place to start in order to make the world more livable and honest. I believe you will have great success with your professional growth plan. Great job!<BR/><BR/>DarrenAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com