I keep seeming to get amazed by everything I learn in this program, each module has been more informative as I go on. Learning about standards, backwards mapping, and objectives has been the most enlightening portion of this program. I am excited to reflect on what I have learned and why I think this will be beneficial for me.
Unit one consisted of looking at local, county, state, and other standards. We were instructed to unpack these standards. I chose to look at the Washington State Standards because even though I may be student teaching in Mount Vernon I could be anywhere in the state. The Washington State Standards are very easy to read and in turn made very convenient to unpack. I am looking to teach secondary education in social sciences. One standard I chose was "identifies major world regions and understands their cultural regions". I thought this was a very important standard to unpack, it gives the students a deeper understanding of different cultures around the world. It is also easily put into projects, papers, presentations. Finally it relates to events such as the presidential election.
Unit two was really informative and I actually thought backwards mapping was much more helpful then I thought it was going to be. It helped me organize my thoughts through assessments, proficiency, and learning experiments. It made me look at the standards all over again which was helpful in analyzing what I need to do to help my students understand the concept. It really helped me ponder what lessons I should use.
Finally unit three was helpful and stressful all in one. I thought the smart objectives were very intriguing and challenging but I believe I got a good first grasp on it. This is where I feel like I really got a grasp on what I need to do to get the material across. I think one of the most aggravating part of this assignment was trying to hit all aspects of the smart objectives. However I think I was able to get a better grasp on lesson plans.
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