I wanted to say something about out leading discussions today, my group was remarkable. I learned a lot from my peers today, and I didn’t really realize it at the time. I went to work after and told everyone at work the French phrase I learned “Je suis petite cocktail”, as well as all about Spiderman physics, global warming and media perceptions with the article I read about Olympic athletes’ immigration.
For my presentation it made me feel 100% better about our mini lesson on Monday, with some great feedback to make it even better. I really enjoyed today’s lesson, thanks group.
skip to main |
skip to sidebar
Day 16 Thursday July 24
Q & A period *blog readback due – hand it in to Leanna
Day 17 Friday July 25
Eportfolio sharing & honouring
Here is a space for us to continue to explore issues related to education. With limited class time, a blog can allow us freedom to think and write when we are able and ready. A blog can also help us create and explore with a community of learners. Looking forward to the dialogue!
New journeys
Blog Archive
Helpful Links
3 week course overview
Day 16 Thursday July 24
Q & A period *blog readback due – hand it in to Leanna
Day 17 Friday July 25
Eportfolio sharing & honouring
“If you wait to do everything until you're sure it's right, you'll probably never do much of anything.” Win Borden
4 comments:
Thanks for this post Eliza. I heartily second the sentiment.
It really felt like it was going to be a test for me - trying to get 2 socials people & 2 languages people to discuss physics principles... Kind of what I'm expecting out of some high school students who are taking the class because they have to, rather than because they want to. But everyone was very receptive and willing to get involved, and not just on my discussion, but all of them.
I'm just glad no one wanted to talk about why the Hulk's pants still stay on when he transforms... I'm still baffled by that one ;-)
That was my next question!
I want to thank my group for the constructive criticisms. I was worried about attempting to lead a discussion and as soon as we started I realized I had the most receptive and willing participants I'll ever have.
Every member had a different angle, handout, or activity, which really inspired me to work that much harder for my lesson plan on Monday. Great ideas, great execution, great group!
Hahahaha...Donal, I too am baffled by that.
I agree with the post; I think that the group discussion was an awesome experience. I was VERY hesitant about trying to talk about poetry with three socials and one math teacher, but they surprised me. I decided to discuss poetry and thankfully, they didn't groan.
We all got very involved and we could have gone on for ours talking about all of the topics presented. Thanks to Brian, Ciaran, Erik, and Lana for teaching me so much in 20 minutes and being such an awesome group to work with!
Wow I've never thought about the hulk's pants so much! I guess that goes along with why does donald duck wear a towel around his waist when he gets out of the shower when he doesn't wear pants any other time. hehe.
I think this discussion activity was fantastic! I was pretty nervous about leading one but it was very interesting to see how each topic was supported. I loved how everyone was able to contribute some of their previous knowledge and background. There were some great leading ideas that I will definitely have to borrow for when I'm teaching. Very imaginative!
Post a Comment