I found tonight's class to be particularly intriguing and rewarding. Watching the examples of Ed's students was truly impressive. It makes me want to teach older kids for a while until I remember my high school teaching experiences! After watching his videos, we watched a kindergarten's class project on what their grandparents and parents recalled about kindergarten. I enjoyed seeing an in-depth project that young students were able to achieve! It gave me hope for this unit project.
While the assessment presentation was interesting, it was pretty much review. As a teacher in a Professional Learning Communities school, I have been assessed to death in the last year. Good information - but somewhat redundant from my classroom experiences.
The most valuable part of the evening was having the opportunity to work on our projects and ask questions. I often find assignment directions to be vague or confusing. Having the opportunity to muddle through it and ask questions was invaluable. It saved many frantic e-mails amongst our study team members! Thank you!
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Kate-I sometimes think it would be interesting to switch with a middel school teacher for a week. I wouldn't want to remember my experiences in middle school, very bad in Tosa, but I'd like to understand what it is really like "up there." (Middle school is on the second floor of our school.)
If we ever have time I would like to learn more about how you are assessed and what tools tosa uses. I had no idea I was a parent of a professional learning community.
I am very sorry I missed collaboration time on Wednesday. I'm going to check your wiki and see what your plan is. Hanson
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