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EDUC 224Ivy Tech Community College – Central Indiana

STEP 1 – Download this document to your hard drive or portable storage device. You will revise this SAME document TWO additional times during the course. For the first assignment, you will only complete the areas labeled as “beginning”. For the second assignment, you will only complete the areas labeled as “middle”. For the final assignment, you will only complete the areas labeled as “end”.

STEP 2 – Copy and Paste each bullet point to your answer pane. Rate each bullet point as to how you are feeling at this point in the course. The rating will either be Confident, Somewhat Confident, or Not Confident/Don’t Understand.

STEP 3 –Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time.

STEP 4 – Submit your assignment. Please make sure that you save this document as you will revise this SAME document two additional times during the course.

EDUC 224 What I am Thinking Now – Curriculum Vision

Vision for Curriculum Together we will work toward: Type your answer in the text box.1. Richness

Developing an awareness that there are layers of meaning to an idea/concept; openness to finding patterns and connections and exploring the multiple possibilities and interpretations

Tapping into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum Asking questions throughout an investigative process to continually deepen our understanding Being comfortable with “not knowing” or not having the “correct answer”

EXAMPLE:


I am confident in finding patterns and making connections with scientific concepts. I enjoy working with the unknown and trying to create my own understanding by linking it to things I have already experienced or learned in the classroom.

Tapping into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculumI am not confident about allowing natural curiosity and questions to drive the curriculum. I’m the type of person who likes to have specific assignments with specific answers. It is difficult for me to trust that all things will get covered by allowing the students to drive the curriculum.

Assignment developed by IU School of Education at Indianapolis (IUPUI) faculty.


EDUC 224 What I am Thinking Now – Curriculum Vision

Vision for Curriculum Together we will work toward: Type your answer in the text box.1. Richness


Tapping into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum Asking questions throughout an investigative process to continually deepen our understanding Being comfortable with “not knowing” or not having the “correct answer”

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking at this time.


I am somewhat confident to try to find patterns and make connection to what I have already know. Besides, I am also somewhat confident enough to explore the multiple possibilities and interpretations of the ideas/concepts.

Tapping into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum

I am not confident to tap into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum because I realized that there are still so many things that I do not know and understand about the world. At this point, I do not know how to question about the world to drive the curriculum. I would prefer specific assignments with specific answers.

Asking questions throughout an investigative process to continually deepen our understanding.

I am not confident to ask the questions because I am not good as asking the right question. I cannot ask something straightforward. Whenever, I was going to ask about something to someone, I would have to give a few examples to get make people understand my question.

Being comfortable with “not knowing” or not having the “correct answer”

I am confident enough of being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer because I know that everyone is still learning and we do not know everything. If we know everything, there is no reason to be in this class.

Middle: Explain things that are confirmed or changed or confusing.




I am confident to try to find patterns and make connection to what I have already know. Besides, I am also confident enough to explore the multiple possibilities and interpretations of the ideas/concepts. I realized that some of the ideas/concepts that I learned before taking this class, I knew it superficially.


I am somewhat confident to tap into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum because I realized that even though there are still so many things that I do not know and understand about the world. By the middle of this class, I somewhat know how to question about the world to drive the curriculum. I would still prefer specific assignments with specific answers.


I am somewhat confident to ask the questions even though I am not good as asking the right question. However, I am learning to ask the right questions to get to the big idea


I am confident enough of being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer because I know that everyone is still learning and we do not know everything. If we know everything, there is no reason to be in this class.

End: Explain why your ideas changed or didn’t change as a result of this class


I am confident to try to find patterns and make connection to what I have already know. Besides, I am still confident enough to explore the multiple possibilities and interpretations of the ideas/concepts. I realized that some of the ideas/concepts that I learned before taking this class, I knew it superficially. By taking this class, I have learnt how to explore and to discover new thing to expand my knowledge.


I am somewhat confident to tap into natural curiosity and questions about the world to drive the curriculum because I realized that there are still so many things that I do not know and do not understand about the world. By the middle of this class, I somewhat know how to question about the world to drive the curriculum. I would still prefer specific assignments with specific answers.


I am confident to ask the questions even though I am not good as asking the right question. I used to be very shy to ask the question. However, in order to understand what I am doing, I learnt how to ask the question with my self-confident. Meanwhile, I am learning to ask the right questions to get to the big idea




I am confident enough of being comfortable with not knowing or not having the correct answer because I know that everyone is still learning and we do not know everything. If we know everything, there is no reason to be in this class. However, even though I am comfortable with not knowing what to do or not having the correct answer, I do not stay still. I will always look for the answer by asking others or searching from online.



2. Recursion Re-examine “scientific words and phrases” that you remember, read, or hear from others. What

meaning do these words really have to you? Recording your learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding Referring to those reflections and examining what you understood at that time while looking for

connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems


Re-examine “scientific words and phrases” that you remember, read, or hear from others. What meaning do these words really have to you?

Currently, I am somewhat confident to some of the scientific words such as hypothesis, theory, and law. I realized that these are the words that I will hear a lot in this class because they will be involved in the process of scientific inquiry.

Recording your learning experiences for the purpose of reflection and further understanding

I am not confident in recording my learning experience for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. That is because I am not good at reflecting in what I learnt.

Referring to those reflections and examining what you understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems

I am not confident in referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems. The reason is that I am usually afraid that I might not make the right connection between what I am learning and what I have learnt.



Currently, I am confident to some of the scientific words such as hypothesis, theory, law, observation, testing, data, evidence, research, and inquiry. I realized that these are the words that I hear a lot in this class because they involve in the process of scientific inquiry.


I am somewhat confident in recording my learning experience for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. By adding the notes in the scientific journal, I can reflect on what I have leant from this class.

Referring to those reflections and examining what you understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions



and problems

I am somewhat confident in referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems. Even though I am usually afraid that I might not make the right connection between what I am learning and what I have learnt, I now realized that by completing the reading response journal each week, I could come to many connection that I want to share either text-to-self, text-to-world, or text-t-text. I have learnt that making connection is not something difficult.

End: Explain why your ideas changed or didn’t change as a result of this class.


Currently, I am confident to some of the scientific words such as hypothesis, theory, law, observation, testing, data, evidence, research, scientific concept, and inquiry. I realized that these are the words that I have heard a lot in this class because they involve in the process of scientific inquiry.


I am confident in recording my learning experience for the purpose of reflection and further understanding. By adding the notes in the scientific journal, I can reflect on what I have leant from this class.

Referring to those reflections and examining what you understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems

I am confident in referring to those reflections and examining what I understood at that time while looking for connections to newly constructed knowledge and applying this new understanding to questions and problems. Even though I am usually afraid that I might not make the right connection between what I am learning and what I have learnt, I now realized that by completing the reading response journal each week, I could come to many connection that I want to share either text-to-self, text-to-world, or text-t-text. I have learnt that making connection is not something difficult.



3. Relations Engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding – learning

involves the community of learners Reflecting on how you are making sense of your learning process and science content both

individually and as group Sharing your ideas (i.e. questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc.) openly with others in

group and class discussions so group thinking can occur


Engaging in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding – learning involves the community of learners

I am somewhat confident to engage in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding--learning involves the community of learners. In order to enhance to my knowledge and skills, I am always ready to participate in any group activity. But sometimes, I do not feel confident in the way I speak because of my accent. I am afraid that people will not understand what I try to say.

Reflecting on how you are making sense of your learning process and science content both individually and as group

I am not confident enough to reflect on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content both individually and as group. Individually, I am not good at science so I do not know how to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning. But as a group, with some advices and suggestions of the group members, I might be able to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning.

Sharing your ideas (i.e. questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc.) openly with others in group and class discussions so group thinking can occur

I am somewhat confident to share my ideas because as an eager learner I am sure that I will have questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc for my group members. I do not want to be a useless person in my group.



I am confident to engage in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding--learning involves the community of learners. In order to enhance my knowledge and skills, I am always ready to participate in any group activity. But occasionally, I still do not feel comfortable to share my thought because I am afraid that my group member will not understand what I try to say. Overall, I like to work in any group that I was assigned to join.




I am somewhat confident enough to reflect on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content both individually and as group. Individually, I am not good at science so I do not know how to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning. But as a group, with some advices and suggestions of the group members, I am able to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning.


I am somewhat confident to share my ideas because as an eager learner I am sure that I will have questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc for my group members. I do not want to be a useless person in my group. Occasionally, I am confused with what we are doing in the group, but since I do not want to be behind in the class, I will usually share my ideas, thought, and concern among the group members.



I am confident to engage in dialogue with others as we work together to deepen understanding--learning involves the community of learners. In order to enhance my knowledge and skills, I am always ready to participate in any group activity. But occasionally, I still do not feel comfortable to share my thought because I am afraid that my group member will not understand what I try to say. Overall, I like to work in any group that I was assigned to join. With my final project, I do not feel like I was afraid to talk or to ask the question in my group anymore. I feel comfortable to talk in the group so that the project could be done successfully.


I am confident enough to reflect on how I am making sense of my learning process and science content both individually and as group. Individually, I am not good at science so I do not know how to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning. But as a group, with some advices and suggestions of the group members, I am able to reflect on how to make sense of what I am learning.


I am confident to share my ideas because as an eager learner I am sure that I always have questions, thoughts, concerns, confusion, etc for my group members. I do not want to be a useless person in my group. I always want to be part of the team. Occasionally, I am confused with what we are doing in the group, but since I do not want to be behind in the class, I will usually share my ideas, thought, and concern among the group members.



4. Rigor Becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have

more questions than we can answer completely at this Finding some resolution to an “I-need-to-know” question while aware that there is always more

to be learned about the concept Making inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with

your understanding at that time. Developing ‘working explanations’ that synthesize what you are thinking, evidence from your

investigations, and ideas from others


Becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely at this

I am somewhat confident of becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely at this. I realized that the more people learn, the more the questions they have. Furthermore, it even makes people want to know more.

Finding some resolution to an “I-need-to-know” question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept

I am not confident to find some resolution to an "I-need-to-know" question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I am not sure if I will be able to get the reliable resources to help me find the resolution.

Making inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with your understanding at that time.

I am somewhat confident to make inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with my understanding at that time. I feel like at least there will be some sort of information for me to read and to observe. Then, I believe that people can have difference inferences based on one observation. People interpret things differently. Therefore, I do not have afraid that my inferences will be wrong.

Developing ‘working explanations’ that synthesize what you are thinking, evidence from your investigations, and ideas from others

I am not confident enough to develop working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from my investigations, and ideas from others. That is because I am afraid that I might not have gathered the right and appropriated information to support my explanations.





I am confident of becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely at this. I realized that the more people learn, the more the questions they have. Furthermore, it even makes people want to know more and be curious in their learning.


I am somewhat confident to find some resolution to an "I-need-to-know" question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I am quite sure that I can get the reliable resources (college library) to help me find the resolution.


I am still somewhat confident to make inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in accordance with my understanding at that time. I feel like at least there will be some sort of information for me to read and to observe. I believe that people can have difference inferences based on one observation since they are from different background. People interpret things differently. Therefore, I am not worried that my inferences will be wrong.


I am somewhat confident enough to develop working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from my investigations, and ideas from others. That is because with the research that I did in each inquiry, it will help to support my explanations.



I am confident of becoming aware that learning is a complex multi-dimensional process and that we will have more questions than we can answer completely at this. I realized that the more people learn, the more the questions they have. The more they look into something, the more they see. Furthermore, it even makes people want to know more and be curious in their learning.


I am confident to find some resolution to an "I-need-to-know" question while aware that there is always more to be learned about the concept. I am quite sure that I can get the reliable resources (college library), colleagues, instructor, and professors to help me find the resolution.


I am confident to make inferences based on multiple observations and checking their viability in



accordance with my understanding at that time. I feel like at least there will be some sort of information for me to read and to observe. I believe that people can have difference inferences based on one observation since they are from different background. People interpret things differently. Therefore, I am not worried that my inferences will be wrong.


I am still somewhat confident to develop working explanations that synthesize what I am thinking, evidence from my investigations, and ideas from others. That is because with the research that I did in each inquiry, it will help to support my explanations.

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EDUC 224What I am Thinking Now - Expectations

Class Expectations:

1. Attend all class sessions. Notify instructor of absence by email and take responsibility to learn about missed experiences from your group. In class credit cannot be made up. Absences may lower your final grade because class activities require participation to earn points. See syllabus.

Beginning: If you don’t think you will be able to attend class on time and/or regularly, explain the difficult you foresee so we can discuss it.

As of Monday September 2nd, 2013, I will start working with 1st and 2nd grade students at Spring Mill elementary school. This is an after school program. This program will be run from Monday to Thursday, 3:45 p.m. to 5:50 p.m. I have accepted to work with the students from Monday to Thursday. I told the program coordinator that on Tuesday, since I have class at 5:30 p.m., I can stay until 5:00 p.m. She agreed with that. I think I will make it to class by 5:30 p.m. But sometimes, I am afraid that I might run a few minutes late because of traffic situation in the evening. However, I will try to arrive on time.

Middle: Explain your attendance pattern to date and whether you need to modify it for the rest of the class.

For the past seven weeks, I have never missed any classes. Most of the time, I will be on time for the class to begin. However, as I am still working with 1st and 2nd grade on Tuesday until 5:00 P.M at Spring Mill elementary school for ASA, I might run a few minutes late because of the traffic situation in the evening. But, I will try to arrive on time for the class to begin.

End: If you had problems with attendance this semester, explain your situation here.

I did not have any problem with my attendance for this semester. I believe that I arrive to class late for two times (5 minutes late). I was late for class because I got out from work at 5:00 PM, then it took me 30 minutes to drive down to class. Overall, I got perfect attendance.



2. Participate fully in all class sessions by working collaboratively with peers, asking questions and taking responsibility for developing your "scientific self".


I believe that in order to enhance my knowledge in this class, it is very important to participate fully in all class sessions. I like group discussion because by sharing ideas and interact with others, I have a chance to learn new things from my peers (two heads are better than one).

Middle: How are you doing in this regard? Look at the Participation Sheet.

I think I am doing okay so far. As I am a slow note taker, I asked the question a lot in my group because I want to make sure that I do not miss anything that was discussed in the group. I will always offer help among my group member. Overall, I participate and cooperate well with my group members.

End: If you had problems with participation this semester, explain your situation here.

I think I did not have any problem with class participation for this semester. I got involve with every class activities and get along with my group member well in group work.



3. Type or word process all major assignments (double space,12 pt font, see guidelines in syllabus) and submit documents as instructed.

Beginning: Explain if this is a problem.

I do not think that it is an issue for me. That is because I have taken some English classes and other educational classes that help to me to be able to format my paper. Sometimes, if I forgot how to format my paper, I will visit http://owl.english.purdue.edu/owl/ to further instruction.

Middle: How are you doing?

I think I am on the right track so far. But occasionally, I might forget to add the references in my paper. This does not mean that I do not know how to do it, but sometimes, I am such a forgetful person. I do not like myself at all when I forget to do such an important thing in the paper.

End: If you had problems with requirement this semester, explain your situation here.

I think I am doing great with the requirement of this semester. With paper requirement, since I had been taken several English classes, I am familiar with the format of the paper.



4. Give each assignment enough time to apply your best thinking and writing skills. I assume that what you submit is your best work and grade it accordingly.

Beginning: If you think there will be a problem, let me know here and talk with me.

I do not think that there will be a problem for each assignment to be finished with best thinking and writing skills. First, I have set enough time for to finish each assignment for this class. Then, if I have any concern with my writing, I can utilize the writing lab at Learning Center or I can email my professor ahead of time for her to check my paper content or grammar usage.


By the middle of this class, I think I am doing well in this class. As I mention at the beginning of this class, I do not think that there will be a problem for each assignment to be finished with best thinking and writing skills. However, there is one thing that I have to admit that I do not spend enough time for my myth buster assignment because I took pretty long time to decided which video clip I should use. Then, with the conflict schedule of my other class assignment due, I just do not have enough time to do more research on my myth buster assignment.

End: If you had problems with doing your best this semester, explain your situation here.

I believe that I have done my personal best with all of my classes during this semester. Most of my assignment, I have put enough effort to complete them. However, there are a few of them that I did not have enough time work on it due to my other obligations in life. Overall, I have done my best with all of my classes.



5. Submit all work on due date. See the syllabus for the late policy and assignment submission instructions.

Beginning: Explain if this is a problem.

With clear due date on the class calendar, I believe that I can submit all work on due date. (It is very important for me not to forget these due date). I am a person who like to work ahead of time, but if I do not submit my work before the due date, that means I just completely forget to do it.


I do not have any problem with submitting all work on due date. I usually submit it two or three days before class time.

End: If you had problems with getting assignments in on time this semester, explain your situation here.

As I mentioned at the beginning and in the middle of this semester, I do not have any problem submitting all of my assignment on due date. I always make a note to myself regarding to an assignment due date.

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Name: EDUC 224

What I am Thinking Now – Preferences in Ways of Learning

Preferences in Ways of Learning

Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred)

1. I like to learn by:

Beg Mid End

4 4 4 having the information presented by an instructor and/or a book and my job is to learn what is presented.

3 3 3 reading and listening to explanations but also by asking questions during class and working to make sense of the material.

1 2 3 figuring out answers on my own by doing my own investigations and research.

4 4 4 working with a group to do investigations, discuss what we are doing, and work together to understand new or different ideas or results.

other (type statement here)

Beginning: Explain the thinking behind your ranking

I usually prefer the instructor presents the information with some examples because by reading the text alone and trying to figure out the answers by myself, it will take me too long to synthesize the information by myself. I also like to work in group to do investigations even though I sometimes do not feel comfortable with my English speaking skill. However, I realized that by working in group, I can learn more from my peers.

Middle: Explain why your preferences have or have not changed at this time.

My preferences have not changed much. I still prefer the instructor presents the information with some real life example. But I start to like to figure out the answers on my own by doing my own research because I realized that I have learnt more by doing the research. Most of the time, the instructor does not provide the students with all information that they need to know. Therefore, doing a research is one of the way students can enhance their knowledge. Working with a group is something that I prefer in this class because I realized that this class requires more discussion.



End: Summarize your thinking about this section related to this course. How might this experience influence you in the future?

Again my preferences have not much changed. The only thing that has changed from the beginning to the end is figuring out answers on my own by doing my own investigations and research. Sometimes, I felt like I need to challenge myself by doing my own investigations and research to explore more knowledge.

2. Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred). Each statement must have a rating.

I like to be graded by:

Beg Mid End

4 4 4 individual work (papers, lab reports, or assignments) that I do by myself.

3 4 4 group projects where we get a group grade.

3 4 4 group projects where we learn together but we get graded on our own work.

2 2 2 taking quizzes and tests.

3 3 4 writing about what I’m doing, thinking, questioning, and/or feeling and why.

other (type statement here)


Actually, I like group project, but I do not have a good experience of group work. I remember one of the group projects that I ended up have to finish it alone. It was not a fun project at all. Therefore, I would prefer individual work or group work but get graded on our own work. I do not want to take any advantage of others. Meanwhile, I do not want others to take any advantage of me. It does not matter to me whether my score will be low or high. The most matter for me is how hard I try and how hard I dedicate in the project.

I would also prefer to be graded by writing about what I am doing, thinking, questioning, and/or feeling and why. That is because I get an opportunity to take sometimes to look into my progress of the course.



I do not prefer to be graded by taking quizzes and tests because I am not a good test taker. I always have an anxiety during the test.


I would still prefer to be graded individually regarding to the report, paper, or lab. That is because I do not want to take an advantage of anyone. My writing is poor, but I try my best in each paper.

I start to have a feeling like I will like a group project in this class. It seems to me that everyone in this class is professional and reliable.

As I have mentioned at the beginning regarding to the quizzes and test, I still do not prefer to be graded by those because I am not a good test taker. I am not good at time management during the test or quiz. I always have an anxiety during the test.

I would also prefer to be graded by writing about what I am doing, thinking, questioning, and/or feeling and why. That is because I get an opportunity to take sometimes to look into my progress of the course.


My preferences from the middle to the end have not changed much. But I realized that working in group help me to build more self confident. It gives me an opportunity to express my though and idea is small group.



3. Rate each statement below with 4 (most preferred) 3, 2, 1 (least preferred). Each statement must have a rating.

I like to take part in class by:

Beg Mid End

3 3 3 mainly listening to others; I don’t like to talk in class

3 4 4 occasionally talking with one person or in a small group

4 4 4 asking questions, sharing ideas, and working in a small group.

1 1 3 asking questions, sharing ideas, and providing leadership in a small group

2 2 2 asking questions and sharing ideas in large group discussions

1 1 2 presenting my ideas to the whole class


I like to listen to others, but occasionally, I like to talk with others in a small group, not in a large group. I am not good at talking or presenting my idea in the large group. I will be very nervous if I have to present my ideas to the whole class and provide leadership even in a small group.


I am a good listener. Meanwhile, I prefer to share my ideas and thoughts in a small group, but not the whole class. I am always nervous when I have to present my idea to the whole class. I just do not know why. I think I was born with this. I do not prefer to lead the group because I felt like there are more responsibility to do. I am afraid that I would not be able to fulfill the group member expectation.


Being a good listener help me to take other ideas to generate my own thought. However, the only thing that has not changed from the beginning to the end is that I do not prefer to lead the group. That is my



strong weakness.



4. If there is anything about how you learn or something that might impact your work in this class, add it here.

I am a visual learner. I learn better when I see some examples or pictures of what is being discuss about. Besides, I am a hand on learner. I learn and understand things better when I get to do some experiment.

Make sure you save a WORD document with your name in the document name – for instance Mechelle what am I thinking beginning.doc (or docx) .

When complete, submit in Blackboard Assignment button for the correct time in the course - “What I am Thinking Now” as a Word document.


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