Well I can say that this semester has been really crazy so far. I feel a huge sense of accomplishment at finishing off the blog and my first assessment task but feel the weight of the final report and the coding starting to press down on my shoulders. I found it really difficult to keep up with writing useful things in the blog and ended up using a note taking system in word to keep track of all my moments before and after work and on the weekend where I did all of my searching and writing.
I have learnt a lot about my style of searching and have improved my searching skills. I have also learnt a lot about Kuhlthaus ISP model and will have a much clearer understanding of what my students go through during an inquiry learning experience.
I have also learnt from experience what my students feel when I set them a blog task that doesn't go for a very long period of time, It takes a lot of time and energy to create something meaningful but I can really see why we had this task as it does make you think about what you are doing throughout he activity and reflect deeply.
Kuhlthau's ISP
Feelings- Presentation and assessment are upon me so I'm feeling a sense of accomplishment but also still anxious that I I haven't done enough or haven't been able to express my views clearly enough. I pretty much always feel like that until I get the marks back and then I can breath out again.
Thoughts- I definitely have a better understanding of how I work through an inquiry process. Many, many thanks to Mandy who guided me through some of the 'sticky' bit of the course by proving solid examples and support. Expert scaffolding.
Actions- Documented and handed in! (yahoo)
I too think this ISP has been a valuable experience for us all. Being put in the learner's shoes gives a reality check about what we expect of our students. I especially like how students are treated as real people with real thoughts and feelings.
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