How did it feel to create a quiz, to create a crossword, and to consider how you were assessing their learning and abilities? What would you do differently now, if you could? Why peer assess (creating and implementing)? Answer each question!
Now that you have done a couple of different types of assessments, weigh in on why formative assessment is better than summative (good time to google if you're not sure of the difference). Note that formative assessment is generally created with student learning in mind and summative assessments are written with teachers and grades in mind. Blog by
For my DLU the topic I picked was bullying. I picked this because I wanted to focus on topics that counselors normally pop in class rooms to talk about. I never was bulled but I remember counselors talking about this topic because all of the bullying events in the media, so I would say that I'm tied to this topic professionally. This unit was a little challenging for me though because normally counselors don't come in for units, but just for one lesson here or there so I had to pretend for most of it. However, my lessons are teaching what bullying is, the different types of bullying, and ways to prevent it. Also my unit has a mixture of individual work, group work, papers, projects, and discussion. This unit has a mix of fun but also seriousness and I think any high school student would enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteBullying is a great topic to focus on because it is always happening no matter what. Most of the time no one knows that it's occurring. I bet this was a little tough for you because I can remember like you said counselors only came in for one lesson. Good luck and GO CARDS!
DeleteThis sounds like a very useful topic. You never know about the lesson thing though! At my elementary school, the counselor only came into the class once a week, but she also had special "groups" that parents could sign their kids into. For example there was a group for kids of divorced parents, kids who were bullied, and a bunch more that I can't really remember. They were usually small, 1-10 students, and they met like 1-3 times a week. Your lesson plans could be useful if you get hired at school that has any sort of program like this :)
DeleteMy DLU topic I picked was over wiffle ball. I picked this because I am a huge fan of baseball and wiffle ball is what we usually played in pe. I feel like there is a lot to teach about wiffle ball and it could be a very informative unit. There is batting, fielding, catching, throwing, teamwork/sportsmanship, rules, terminology, etc. When I graduate I want to also want to become a baseball coach so teaching this unit could also possibly help my coaching skills.
ReplyDeleteI like your topic! Knowing how much you like baseball, GO ROYALS, I think this is a good topic for you that I could really see you teaching. I also like how you can break it up into different lessons so easily.. We don't often think of sports and other things we do on a daily to be something you can break into multiple lessons so easily. I also like how you are making it personal by trying to increase your coaching skills! Hope it's going good for you!
DeleteOh this sounds like a lot of fun!! A lot of kids used to hate the beginning of a new unit and having to listen to all of the rules etc, but i rather enjoyed it because then I could go home and play a new game with my siblings and neighbors :)
DeleteMy topic is For English Language learners, and it is a unit on weather. They will be learning lots of vocabulary as well as a few grammatical rules that are helpful when talking about weather such as present continuous and future simple. I chose this because it was relevant to what I want to do in life and because I am currently teaching english so I can use it with my classes here
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