I've filled out this Learning Plan Template as best I can, but it's still pretty incomplete. I don't know how to take my elevator pitch and turn it into a smaller goal. My pitch seems like it is my goal. I'm also very unsure of how I will use my time at the institute after tomorrow. I know that there are two modules that I'd like to complete tomorrow, but then what? How will I spend my time? I don't really know in part because I'm still pretty confused about the expectations for the institute. I don't really understand what I need produce in order to earn credit.
The second part of this blog is supposed to address the question, "How has my thinking change today?" I'm not really sure how to answer this. My thinking hasn't really changed. I've spent a considerable amount of time this year taking three of the classes needed to earn the Middle Level endorsement, and I came in wondering how this institute would help add to what I have already learned. After today, I'm still wondering that.
Hi Matt. I'm sorry that today was a bit trying for you and that you don't feel like you have a good sense of expectations yet. We will spend tomorrow (Tuesday) morning specifically reviewing the assessment criteria. MGI can be a tough transition for first-timers as it's really different from other forms of coursework. We view it as professional development more than an academic course. Thus, we try to focus on helping individuals explore their own personals goals through the strand themes.
ReplyDeleteThat all being said, I'm going to ask you to complete and provide evidence of your learning from seven of the organization models. All of these modules ask you to document specific evidence on your PLP. In addition to that, after reading each module I would like you to note in your blog how you can use what you learned from the module to change something in your practice. The modules are: Introduction to Middle Grades Concept; Interdisciplinary teaming; Advising programs; Flexible scheduling, flexible grouping, family engagement, and transitions. I'm confident that working through these 7 modules will help you to redefine your goals. Let's talk tomorrow morning during the first work session about this to make sure everything is clear.