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Artifact # 2 |
These
were weekly reflections
and a formal paper on democracy and education.
These are selected reflections that I choose from my correspondence with Dr. M. Hale, professor for CI 3100 Teaching High School Social Science course. They were generated by myself during the Spring semester (January-May 2002) while I was enrolled in course. These assignments enhanced my perspectives on myself as learner and teacher. These assignments allowed me to share thoughts that I was wrestling with in relation to my teaching philosophy, career, experiences, peers, and course work with an experienced educator who was able provide feedback. By writing the reflections I was given an outlet for my confusion, frustration and questions. The paper provided a space for me to explore a topic that I was interested in and share my finding with my classmates. This continuous evaluation of myself and my surroundings resulted in a document that meets an INTASC Principle (#9). This document is testament that I evaluate the effects of my choices and actions and actively seek opportunities to grow professionally. My e-mail reflections also meet an ISTE technology requirement (VA, VB). These show that I am able to reflect, as a professional, to make informed decision regarding the use of technology in support of student learning. By communicating through e-mail with my professor and joining on-line journals and newsletters, such as the Coalition for Essential Schools, I have used technology resources to engage in ongoing professional development and linear learning.
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