Read that title and picture me throwing my fists up in the air in celebration while I shout "FINISHED!"
I took my Principles of Human Learning midterm tonight. I feel pretty good about it overall, but more importantly.....
It's MARKED OFF THE LIST!
Wednesday, September 29, 2010
Tuesday, September 28, 2010
Major headway! Major! MAJOR, I tell you!
I have 8 questions to study for my Comps test on Oct 16. I now feel extremely confidant about one entire question and quite confidant about another entire question (yes, entire! not just part!)
I also finished reading about the awfulness that was our nation's beginning. (I'm being sarcastic...I mean I'm not, because that's what I had to read about...but the fact that the author (and thus the professor for choosing this book) are painting it to the extreme would be an understatement indeed.) The fact that I have zero respect for my professor (outside of the fact she is in the position of controling my grade)...
I still have two chapters to read about how Anglo-Protestants are at fault for everything our nation has ever done badly. Then I am to write a letter to the State Board of Education proposing changes to the Social Studies curriculum...changes from this reading! Lord, help! (He already has...I'm planning to quote Pastor Gregg from Sunday's sermon!)
Buuuuut, I steered off topic. I read one chapter (almost 50 pages) and prepared for two essay questions. Success!
Now, I'm off to bed!
I have 8 questions to study for my Comps test on Oct 16. I now feel extremely confidant about one entire question and quite confidant about another entire question (yes, entire! not just part!)
I also finished reading about the awfulness that was our nation's beginning. (I'm being sarcastic...I mean I'm not, because that's what I had to read about...but the fact that the author (and thus the professor for choosing this book) are painting it to the extreme would be an understatement indeed.) The fact that I have zero respect for my professor (outside of the fact she is in the position of controling my grade)...
I still have two chapters to read about how Anglo-Protestants are at fault for everything our nation has ever done badly. Then I am to write a letter to the State Board of Education proposing changes to the Social Studies curriculum...changes from this reading! Lord, help! (He already has...I'm planning to quote Pastor Gregg from Sunday's sermon!)
Buuuuut, I steered off topic. I read one chapter (almost 50 pages) and prepared for two essay questions. Success!
Now, I'm off to bed!
Monday, September 27, 2010
Thank you, Lord!
I just emailed my pysch professor and asked if my thesis outline could be turned in Oct 20 instead of Oct 13. (My comps test is Oct 16) and she said that would be fine! I almost didn't ask...because I didn't want her to think I don't think her class is important...but she was pretty supportive when the Comps test came up last week in class and I just decided to go for it. Praise the Lord!
It means the weekend of Comps will be the test and then working on my thesis outline...but it means I can take that totally off my plate until after the test!!!!
Praising Him!!!
It means the weekend of Comps will be the test and then working on my thesis outline...but it means I can take that totally off my plate until after the test!!!!
Praising Him!!!
Power Outage
We lost power at school on Friday. Children enjoy hearing themselves squeal when lights barely flicker, much less go out altogether! At first, the power was out for about five minutes. They just barely came back on before they went off again...this time for close to an hour! It was after lunch, but not quite dismissal time. We do have windows, but due to the rain, it certainly wasn't sunny out. The students did a great job of completing the assignment we were on, then we had fun by cleaning out our desks and our totes. Children LOVE cleaning things! It's amazing to me, because you know they don't like cleaning at home...but they absolutely love cleaning things at school. We threw away old papers, wiped out desks, put books in their proper places, etc.
All in all, they did great, but it was sure an interesting afternoon!
All in all, they did great, but it was sure an interesting afternoon!
Sunday, September 26, 2010
Bunko Fun
We had a ladies' event at my house last night. Sheri, Dawn and Meredith did an awesome job planning it! I was asked to provide the location and didn't have to do any of the other prep work...it was fantastic!
I really do need to get better at taking pictures! =(
We had 15 girls by the end of the night. Most were new to Bunko, but it's an easy game and all picked up on the rules quickly. Sheri had planned 'get to know you' questions to ask before each round, so it was a great way for all of us to get to know each other. Paradigm is growing so quickly that many people didn't know each other. "If you found a $100 bill, what is the first thing you would spend it on?" and "If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?" are fun questions with short answers...and then the head table's bell would ring and everyone was focused on those die!
We had lots of laughter and many talked about getting together for future game nights!
I really do need to get better at taking pictures! =(
We had 15 girls by the end of the night. Most were new to Bunko, but it's an easy game and all picked up on the rules quickly. Sheri had planned 'get to know you' questions to ask before each round, so it was a great way for all of us to get to know each other. Paradigm is growing so quickly that many people didn't know each other. "If you found a $100 bill, what is the first thing you would spend it on?" and "If you could travel anywhere in the world, where would you go?" are fun questions with short answers...and then the head table's bell would ring and everyone was focused on those die!
We had lots of laughter and many talked about getting together for future game nights!
Saturday, September 25, 2010
I know I've already written about being overwhelmed, but as that is my life right now and this is my blog, I'm going to write about it again.
My Principles of Human Learning midterm is Wednesday.
I have a major paper due on October 4 in Cultural Foundations of American Education. I am to write a letter to the State Board of Education proposing changes to the Texas Social Studies Curriculum. So far I've read about how Columbus was really a mass murderer in one book and in another I've read about how we should go back to our Anglo-Protestant roots as that is clearly the only people group the founding fathers wanted to give freedom. Oh, let me tell you. (I hate it when conservatives are portrayed as being idiots...one man does not speak for us all.)
On October 13, I need to turn in a title, references and outline for a thesis paper within my Principles of Human Learning class. I am researching Vocabulary Instruction with English Language Learners. I never write outlines for papers. I just start writing...and usually do pretty well. This will be an extra step and while I appreciate the fact that it makes me stay on top of the research, it is something else on my plate.
October 16 is my Comps Test. I have a packet to study with 8 questions. There will be 3 on the test. Here is just a sampling:
"Develop a list of 6 books that you consider "The Best of Children's Literature" (this does not necessarily mean 'old' books like Black Beauty). Select two realistic fiction novels, two historical fiction novels, and two fantasy novels. Defend your choices and include in your rationale specific ways that these books meet the criteria for excellence in each genre. What age or grade level does each book seem best suited for, or does it defy such boundaries? What is it that places each of these books head and shoulders above the hundreds of other juvenile books that are available?"
Breaking it down...I have to choose 6 books (out of thousands). I have to know and understand the criteria for each genre. I have to be discerning with age and grade appropriate materials and be able to identify why these books are 'head and shoulders above the rest.' This is hours of work. This is only one question. There are seven others.
I am not a person that can usually say 'no' when asked to do something. So far I have said no to two different things. Yes, I'm actually proud of myself, thank you. (And the people I said 'no' to were very understanding and supportive about it!)
Morale is really down at work right now. Really down. I won't go in to details because this post has been long enough, but it's another thing weighing on me.
Looking over a calendar...well, I can understand why I'm overwhelmed. I just want October 16 to be over.
My Principles of Human Learning midterm is Wednesday.
I have a major paper due on October 4 in Cultural Foundations of American Education. I am to write a letter to the State Board of Education proposing changes to the Texas Social Studies Curriculum. So far I've read about how Columbus was really a mass murderer in one book and in another I've read about how we should go back to our Anglo-Protestant roots as that is clearly the only people group the founding fathers wanted to give freedom. Oh, let me tell you. (I hate it when conservatives are portrayed as being idiots...one man does not speak for us all.)
On October 13, I need to turn in a title, references and outline for a thesis paper within my Principles of Human Learning class. I am researching Vocabulary Instruction with English Language Learners. I never write outlines for papers. I just start writing...and usually do pretty well. This will be an extra step and while I appreciate the fact that it makes me stay on top of the research, it is something else on my plate.
October 16 is my Comps Test. I have a packet to study with 8 questions. There will be 3 on the test. Here is just a sampling:
"Develop a list of 6 books that you consider "The Best of Children's Literature" (this does not necessarily mean 'old' books like Black Beauty). Select two realistic fiction novels, two historical fiction novels, and two fantasy novels. Defend your choices and include in your rationale specific ways that these books meet the criteria for excellence in each genre. What age or grade level does each book seem best suited for, or does it defy such boundaries? What is it that places each of these books head and shoulders above the hundreds of other juvenile books that are available?"
Breaking it down...I have to choose 6 books (out of thousands). I have to know and understand the criteria for each genre. I have to be discerning with age and grade appropriate materials and be able to identify why these books are 'head and shoulders above the rest.' This is hours of work. This is only one question. There are seven others.
I am not a person that can usually say 'no' when asked to do something. So far I have said no to two different things. Yes, I'm actually proud of myself, thank you. (And the people I said 'no' to were very understanding and supportive about it!)
Morale is really down at work right now. Really down. I won't go in to details because this post has been long enough, but it's another thing weighing on me.
Looking over a calendar...well, I can understand why I'm overwhelmed. I just want October 16 to be over.
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