A little late (journal 8)

Before going on break we discussed a multicutural project that we will be working on, for mostly the remainder of the semester. For my project I picked Lao. I chose Lao becuase this past summer I met a girl and she was eating some food, and it looked and smelled really good. So I asked her what it was. I don't remember what it was but I tried it and liked it. I then asked her about her ethnicity and since then I've been intrigued. She was the first person I met of the Lao culture and since then she has been the only one so I decided to do my project on Lao.

While over break I had to gather information reguarding my culture project. Its sort of hard trying to find information on this country because its small and it used to be apart of another country. But since I'm really interested in it, I'll just have to find as much as I can and expand upon it.

In class we talked about dynamics. Its important to teach dynamics no matter what lesson you're teaching because if the whole class is talking loudly, me as the teacher won't know who is yelling what answer and whether its the right answer.

Literature Project (journal 9)

This past week we discussed our children's literature project. This project is a way for us to implement a class subject through literature. The example discussed in class was the listening walk. The book is good for the type of class whose learning what sounds different objects can make. It also sparks the creativity a child can have by finding different ways to make these sounds with different body parts. So for our lesson we have to find a book that teaches science, language, social skills and studies.

I believe that this is a great unit to begin discussing. I've noticed that students have an easier time learning something that they may not realize they're learning. Its almost like the learning is subliminal. Along with what is being taught, there can also be things in the reading that the student can refresh their memory.

After looking at blackboard and seeing what group I was placed it, I found it quite interesting and shocking that I was part of the science group. Its funny because with my elementary education major, I wanted to have a science endorsement. So with this experience in this class I maybe able to take this and use it in my future science class.

Thhe Test (journal 7)

On friday we took our first test of the semester. I feel confident in my test score. I tried to study as often as possible. For the most part of the test, it was all review. Becuase of my previous music experience I didn't have to worry to much about that portion. What I did have to worry about was the article we had to read about. I took some time for me to really come to a conclusion as to whether music can be used as therapy and does certain genres of music provoke a certain attitude. My presentation helped my remember the figuring of the recorder so I hope I do well on the portion. I like drawing so I'm excited to see what we have to do for the pictorial icon.
Overall I try not too worry about test becuase often time when you worry too much, when its time to actually take the test your mnd can draw a blank. I'm really excited to see what my test score is and I hope I did as well as I think.