Online+Class+-+Sat.+January+19,+2013

=1/19/13 First Online Class of Quarter 6=

1. Check in with your __colleagues__ at our normal online check in above.
===2. As you all know, your literature review is due, NO LATER than next Friday, 1/25 at 11:59 p.m. - emailed to me. Because I want you to spend most of your time for this week's online class on finishing your literature review, there is little other work.===

Your assignment was to read/skim Chapter 5, about data collection. Below, please post a response to the following question: Please add your name to your response.
Wha two things did you find helpful from skimming this chapter related to your own data collection. Please provide a specific example related to your research. === I found some helpful advice with the interviews/surveys. I really liked the revised version of the student self/assessement survey that was used on page 140. It uses a lot of pictoral clues so the kids can match each question with the right answer and then tell how they feel about it. I am going to use this as my final survey about guided math. I am also going to create one that asks the same questions as the survey I used before about math to compare their answers and see if my format makes any difference. I'm going to predict that it does. *There was a statement on page 143 that made me re-think standardized tests a bit. I've always really hated them but this statement made me revisit the thought that it can be used as a snap-shot of a student's performance. As long as we don't put too much weight behind the standardized test, it can be a useful tool but it should not be a be all end all. I know I enjoy looking at my students' MAP scores however I know that it is just one snapshot of how they did on ONE particular day. We really do need AS MUCH information as we can possibly get on each student before we make any type of decision on their education. It does them such a disservice to neglect to do so. **One more thing that stood out to me or was an AH HA was in the example of research done by an eighth grade science teacher. She spoke of collecting data from at least 3 sources so that her data was triangulated and therefore had less of a chance of error. I thought that was interesting. Made me think about my 3 main forms of data...student survey/interview, MAPS/Unit Tests, my observations and the story that they will hopefully tell in the end! ~Christen ===

After reading chapter 5 i found that it is better to have more then enough data then not enough. I found myself thinking that I got enough information but i think that i will collect more information to make sure that I have enough. I also am going to relook at my surveys that I gave my parents and see if there is any more information that I can ask them to try and get more information out of them. By this i mean if there is something that they need help with or other ways that they could be more involved -Tiaa

There were many points that stood out to me from chapter 5. Qualitative data are words/observational notes that cover accounts or events that happen when collecting data. Qualitative data is descriptive. I really like the idea mentioned in chapter 5 about how to write observations. It is suggetsed that you make two columns on your paper. The left side can be used for strictly what you see, and the right side can be used for interpretations. Using this method would reaaly make the analysis part of action reasearch less difficult. When making observations, teachers should check for nonverbals from thgeir students such as facial expressions and body language. Nonverbal observations are just as important as what what we hear verbally. I feel that I do more unstructured and semi-structured observations because, there is not a time in day when I can just sit and observe with out something or someone needing my attention. It was stated to look for patterns in my observations which will help me to analyze the affects of art integration. I love the idea of classroom journals where students enter their thoughts. It can be placed in a center and can be anonymous. Reflective teaching was discussed. When thgis happens teachers look back at an actual event or lesson and review or respond to what happened. Was it an effective lesson? Were the objectives met? Is there a different way to present the information? ~ Caryn

Homework Due 1/25/13 at 11:59 p.m.
1. Fully __completed__ liteature review emailed to me. Must include your list of references correctly cited in APA stye.