Class on Wednesday, May 3rd

During class on Wednesday, May 3rd we went over the beginnings of what our class would look like, how it would run (on Blackboard Collaborate and D2L), and the details of our future assignments. At first, I felt a little overwhelmed with all of the information, but towards the middle of class we were able to take a small break, where I was able to soak it all in. Ha! Overall though, I would say Mrs. Steffes had a pretty great handle on the introduction of our course, and an even better method of organization for the course. 

I was able to write a few things down to "Take Away" for my later use when I am certified. One, was that I will use the ten questions to influence and include in my lesson plan. I have had one profess instruct me about the Madeline Hunter lesson plan format, and she never really went over that in detail. So, when Mrs. Steffes mentioned the questions, how to use them, and how beneficial they are, I was very relieved. I didn't want to miss out on the tid bit when I will be graduating next year. 

Another "Take Away" I was able to jot down was the point of the Scope and Sequence. I was only just instructed in the Early Spring session to write a Scope and Sequence for my plans to teach during a school year. To be honest, this professor tried her best, but she never put it in perspective for me like Mrs. Steffes did. I never realized what the point of the (assignment) Scope and Sequence was and how it can benefit me overall. By writing a Scope and Sequence I can plan effectively for lesson throughout the year. 

All in all, I would say a very efficient and informing class period for Education 337 - Teaching Language Arts! :)