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Over the past year and a half, I have had the opportunity to receive valuable research which has been impactful on my instruction and assessment of student data. To gather an idea of coursework which I selected, please feel free to browse this annotated transcript.
Spring 2017
Accommodating Differences in Literacy Learners
TE 846 Instructor: Dawnmario Ezzo
During this course, I was able to focus on assessment techniques in the areas of reading and writing. Through a case study of a third grade student, I was able to make observations from his reading and writing. Next, I analyzed his strengths and weaknesses in order to modify instruction based on his needs. While gathering more research based techniques, I was able to design specific lessons to meet the specific needs of my students’ diverse and linguistic backgrounds.
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Teaching Subject Matter with Technology
TE 831 Instructor: Doug Hartman
Technology intertwines with all aspects of our learning. This course presented critical perspectives on technology use in the school setting. Perhaps most helpful for me, this class provided opportunities to explore and use technologies which one may be used within their classroom. While exploring, providing written responses of use and constraints, and sharing with peers, I was able to gather many resources. In addition, integrating these technologies while teaching subject matter allowed me to differentiate instruction for my diverse learners. Opportunities to create and use sites such as Jing, Glogster, Chatterbox and more provided a means to expand my teaching as I applied them to use with my students.
Summer 2017
Action Research in K12 Science/Math Classroom
TE 861A Instructor: Meenakshi Sharma
This six week course revolved around teaching science for understanding. I was introduced to using the ambitious science teaching framework with “big ideas” using discourse in order to create student understanding of concepts. While being exposed to this new framework, I was also able to expand my knowledge of the Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS). Ultimately, I created a unit on matter which incorporated phenomena and discourse activities. While gathering input from peers and instructional feedback, I was able to finalize a unit which I could apply within the classroom setting
Elementary Reading Assessment and Instruction
TE 842 Instructor: Laura Tortorelli
Effective reading assessment and instruction was the focus of this course. Understanding characteristics and observations of errors within reading patterns was presented and then analyzed. Based on this information, research was gathered in order to provide effective reading instruction. My greatest takeaway from this course came from the multiple perspectives regarding errors from peers. This reminded me of the benefits of multiple views in order to assist with helping our students grow. Cumulating this course, I prepared an essay regarding the analysis of three student reading assessments and prepared instruction based on research.
Fall 2017
Language Diversity and Literacy Instruction Assessment
TE 845 Instructor: Patricia Edwards
This course addressed language acquisition of literacy by minority students. In order to develop a sense of connection, I was encouraged to study my family tree which demonstrated the acquisition of English by my family. From that point, understanding of the challenges our English Second Language families face was evident. Coursework provided suggestions on how to develop connections with our minority students, make assessments based on learning vs language barriers, along with research based strategies for assistance. Cumulating the course, I was able to create a powerpoint professional development presentation on how to assist our students of diverse backgrounds.
Engaging Diverse Students and Families
EAD 822 Instructor: Rebecca Jacobsen
Coursework was centered around interaction within a broad view of social, cultural and linguistic contexts in school settings. During this semester, dialogue and research addressed social problems, policies, and practice in the educational realm. Addressing the necessity to build relationships for engagement within families, community and school contexts was a major take away which I hope to address within my environment. Activities such as interviewing English Second Language families, analyzing parent support programs, cultural influences, parental interviews, school of choice and letters to administration were among samples of evidence throughout this classwork. Building on research and policy understanding from this class, I hope to address needs within my context.
Spring 2018
Action Research in K12 Science/Math Classroom Teaching School Mathematics
TE861C Instructor: Andrea Varricchione
During this course, I was provided the opportunity to participate in an action research proposal plan. The focus was to have the opportunity to improve our inquiry lens and skill set while addressing either curriculum, planning, teacher learning, assessment, student need or a combination of any of the above themes. Based on the context of your environment, one was provided the opportunity to engage with colleagues regarding the issue. Using research, along with insight of peers, I was able to create this math action proposal plan which I then applied the research to assist my struggling mathematicians.
Educational Inquiry
ED800 Instructors: Steven Weiland, Aaron Einfeld
This self paced course familiarized one with the essential domains of educational inquiry and life long learning. During these six units, I was given the opportunity to discover the variety of styles through many resources such as hypermedia, text, and artistic formats. After researching an inquiry, an essay was written to persuade the reader of understanding that version with evidence to support via the readings. One focus of this section was recognizing that perceptions can be impacted by many factions, such as experience, age, cultural, and social influences. Finally, I discovered multiple ways to continue to be a lifelong learner.
Summer 2018
Electronic Assessment for Teaching and Learning
CEP 813 Instructors: Sarah Keenan-Lechel, Spencer Greenhalgh
This course is introducing key concepts in assessment and evaluation of student online learning. As we are moving to a blended classroom setting, I am finding this information to be extremely helpful. While using the “Understanding by Design” framework, a formative assessment is being created with the use of digital tools. Modules present research to support effective feedback, assumptions, targeted learning goals, and digital tools. Based on ongoing revision of a formative assessment design, I have been able to incorporate themes introduced in the modules to create an effective formative assessment.
Capstone
ED 870 Instructors: Dr. Matthew Koehler, Spencer Greenhalgh,
Sarah Keenan-Lechel, Sukanya Moudgalya
This course provides an opportunity of summative learning during the graduate experience at Michigan State University. Over this course, a showcase of growth will be created utilizing evidence acquired during the Master of Arts in Education (MAED) program. In order to display this work, a professional digital website will be designed. In addition, webpages will be created to provide basic knowledge of myself, my professional experiences with resume, along with resources for my parents and students.