1. Describe in detail what you plan to do with your 30 hours.
I will continue to help teach the younger kids as I have done for Independent Component 1 and my Mentorship. However, I will also be further observing the older kids in the second class. I will also teach the older kids in the second class. I will also take time to help prepare all ages for upcoming tournaments and testing.
2. Discuss how or what you will do to meet the expectation of showing 30 hours of evidence.
The best I can do is have pictures taken of certain moments of my teaching/assisting. I would like to take pictures with the kids showing who specifically I am helping. My mentor's wife can view my log so she can confirm my hours if it is necessary.
3. Evidence how this component will help you explore your topic more in depth.
I will continue to spend time with the younger kids, but will also see how teaching changes with older kids. I can observe how the older, and more driven kids learn. This can be compared to teaching the younger kids. I can also observe and teach teenagers, which is also comparable to the little kids. I can even analyze the adults, however that is debatable as to how helpful it is to my topic.
Wednesday, February 11, 2015
Thursday, February 5, 2015
Blog 14: Independent Component 1
Literal
a) I, Elizabeth Garcia, affirm I have completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
b) Law, David R. "A Choice Theory Perspective On Children's Taekwondo." International Journal Of Reality Therapy 24.1 (2004): 13-18. Academic Search Premier. Web. 9 Oct. 2014. <http://0-search.ebscohost.com.opac.library.csupomona.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=aph&AN=15114633&site=ehost-live&scope=site>
This has been my best source because it provides a excellent analysis of the martial art, which transfers over to my art.
c) Completed.
d) The majority of my time was spent running and judging games. There were moments of true teaching. However, I realized it is much of the same, because both activities involve getting and keeping the kids attention, and to lead them correctly.
Interpretive
My best moments of work can be seen here and here. My project was approved as what I was doing previously for my mentorship. By continuing to do it, I gained more experience doing exactly what I was trying to accomplish with my project as a whole.
Applied
By doing more of the same thing, I gained greater understanding of my topic and project. Doing more of my work gave me more time with the kids and more experience teaching. I can look back on a couple times I was unsatisfied with my work. I was a little too rude to the Down Syndrome girl (personal bias from another source), or I was in a generally negative mood, or I was too displeased with a group because I expected better. I could handle these situations better. Because of the time spent with my independent component, I am better prepared to be a better teacher later on.
a) I, Elizabeth Garcia, affirm I have completed my independent component which represents 30 hours of work.
b) Law, David R. "A Choice Theory Perspective On Children's Taekwondo." International Journal Of Reality Therapy 24.1 (2004): 13-18. Academic Search Premier. Web. 9 Oct. 2014. <http://0-search.ebscohost.com.opac.library.csupomona.edu/login.aspx?direct=true&AuthType=ip,uid&db=aph&AN=15114633&site=ehost-live&scope=site>
This has been my best source because it provides a excellent analysis of the martial art, which transfers over to my art.
c) Completed.
d) The majority of my time was spent running and judging games. There were moments of true teaching. However, I realized it is much of the same, because both activities involve getting and keeping the kids attention, and to lead them correctly.
Interpretive
My best moments of work can be seen here and here. My project was approved as what I was doing previously for my mentorship. By continuing to do it, I gained more experience doing exactly what I was trying to accomplish with my project as a whole.
Applied
By doing more of the same thing, I gained greater understanding of my topic and project. Doing more of my work gave me more time with the kids and more experience teaching. I can look back on a couple times I was unsatisfied with my work. I was a little too rude to the Down Syndrome girl (personal bias from another source), or I was in a generally negative mood, or I was too displeased with a group because I expected better. I could handle these situations better. Because of the time spent with my independent component, I am better prepared to be a better teacher later on.
Saturday, January 31, 2015
Extra Post: January
Two things of note happened this month: Lesson 2, and the 20th.
Lesson 2 is the shorter story. I was nervous, the activity went well, I made time which was a big concern, and I got a flat P. Nothing worth talking about that I didn't talk about in the last post..
On the 20th, I decided I would do some teaching. Mrs. Sensei was there and she wasn't running an activity, so she took some pictures for me. Unfortunately the lighting in the room was off, she wasn't used to my phone camera, and there was motion blur.
Here are the best pictures she got. I'll organize them by group and write about each.
Second picture is my favorite. That girl is a few months in, and I can never tell if she cares or not. This picture and the last one are good examples. When it comes to respect, like bowing, she couldn't care less. I have my back turned, and she does her own thing. But she does do work, so I don't know yet. You can see the boy visually between us, and he's doing what he's supposed to do. He has more drive and has been with the class longer. It all just depends on the kid. This picture is a prime example of when my project gets annoying.
I was looking in Mrs. Sensei's direction. Some kids noticed she was taking pictures, some were doing their own things. That one kid on the far left playing with his belt will, without fail, untie it during class. He had me retie it right after the picture.
Lesson 2 is the shorter story. I was nervous, the activity went well, I made time which was a big concern, and I got a flat P. Nothing worth talking about that I didn't talk about in the last post..
On the 20th, I decided I would do some teaching. Mrs. Sensei was there and she wasn't running an activity, so she took some pictures for me. Unfortunately the lighting in the room was off, she wasn't used to my phone camera, and there was motion blur.
Here are the best pictures she got. I'll organize them by group and write about each.
These are the older kids. They followed along really well. A couple flaws here and there but they got it. I think the youngest is about 6/7 and the oldest is 8/9. So they generally process new information faster than the younger kids.
This is the middle group, or about 6-7 years old. I'll go over each picture individually.
First one I was telling them where to stand, so they don't run into each other and can watch me or others for help. The one kid I was gesturing to was standing in an ok spot, so he was thrilled that I said he was fine and didn't have to move.
Third and fouth I'm looking over my shoulder to see if everybody is correct. Right now, I see no flaws worth pointing out. A lot of their feet are wrong, but the correct leg is forward, so it's ok at that level. I think in the third picture the girl on the far left is switching her hand, or correcting herself.
Third group were the littles, or 4.5/5-6 years old.
While there are noticeable flaws with this group, they did all right. I made it a point to always specify if the right hand or left are doing something, so hopefully the kids pick it up. I realized knowing right from left is very important in karate. It might even be "EQ Answer worthy" important. Some flaws might be the blonde boy in the third pic has the wrong foot forward. My hand left hand has some motion blur, so I think I was about to tell him to switch feet. Another example would be the boy of the far left is facing the wrong direction. This isn't worth fixing, because I know it's because he's following me, and his feet and hands are correct. So generally, things were ok.
At the end of class Sensei was watching me, and he said he didn't see any of the kids mess up once, and that either I am a good teacher or they are very smart. Mostly, this is encouraging the kids, saying they are doing well - very little of that statement is directed to me. However, little is still there. I was proud at the end of class that things went well and I got a great opportunity to teach.
And for more pictures to use besides the ones from October.
P.S I am allowed to show faces. How, I don't know. But there's no conflict. Not like I'm saying their names.
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection
1. What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of my activity. Lots of feedback saying people enjoyed it, it went according to plan, and the message was portrayed correctly.
2a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?
P-
2b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.
I believe I achieved proficient in all areas. Time went well, my research was sound, I spoke of my mentorship/experiences, and my powerpoint was decent. I was audibly nervous, however, so there was a problem with volume/enunciation.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?
My activity, hook, answer, jokes, and research.
4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?
I misunderstood the presentation initially. I had to redo my powerpoint/presentation on Wednesday. If I had a time machine, I would help myself understand and have better work ready earlier. I wish I was more confident and my powerpoint was cleaner.
5. What do you think your answer 2 is going to be?
"For an instructor to have a thorough understanding of the content they are teaching."
I am most proud of my activity. Lots of feedback saying people enjoyed it, it went according to plan, and the message was portrayed correctly.
2a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?
P-
2b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.
I believe I achieved proficient in all areas. Time went well, my research was sound, I spoke of my mentorship/experiences, and my powerpoint was decent. I was audibly nervous, however, so there was a problem with volume/enunciation.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?
My activity, hook, answer, jokes, and research.
4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?
I misunderstood the presentation initially. I had to redo my powerpoint/presentation on Wednesday. If I had a time machine, I would help myself understand and have better work ready earlier. I wish I was more confident and my powerpoint was cleaner.
5. What do you think your answer 2 is going to be?
"For an instructor to have a thorough understanding of the content they are teaching."
Thursday, January 8, 2015
Blog 12: Mentorship 10 hours check
1. Where are you doing your mentorship?
I am doing my mentorship at the La Verne Community Center.
2. Who is your contact?
My contact is my mentor's wife Mrs. Sensei. Her number is (909) 5**-97** and email is mrs.sensei.*******@gmail.com. She made the call on my mentor's behalf.
3. How many total hours have you done?
I have done a total of 57 hours and 45 minutes. 12 hours 45 minutes over summer, 21 hours 45 minutes for the mentorship, and 23 hours 15 minutes for the Independent Component.
4. Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
My 10 hours consisted of mostly leading and judging games, with the occasional teaching. Notably, on the Fourth of July I assisted in keep the kids in line for a demonstration for the city.
I am doing my mentorship at the La Verne Community Center.
2. Who is your contact?
My contact is my mentor's wife Mrs. Sensei. Her number is (909) 5**-97** and email is mrs.sensei.*******@gmail.com. She made the call on my mentor's behalf.
3. How many total hours have you done?
I have done a total of 57 hours and 45 minutes. 12 hours 45 minutes over summer, 21 hours 45 minutes for the mentorship, and 23 hours 15 minutes for the Independent Component.
4. Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
My 10 hours consisted of mostly leading and judging games, with the occasional teaching. Notably, on the Fourth of July I assisted in keep the kids in line for a demonstration for the city.
Monday, January 5, 2015
Blog 11: Holiday Project Update
1. It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school. What did you do over break with your senior project?
I continued to volunteer. Unfortunately I only had classes twice over the break, so my volunteering was minimal.
2. What is the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
I learned my expectations for the kids are too high. This was because when I was given the opportunity to teach, I added new content when I thought the kids understood the previous part. My partner Anthony later told me I gave them too much, and should have stayed on one part.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
I would talk to my mentor a second time. As he has been a teacher for 43 years, he has lots of experience of instructing and teaching. He does things for the kids I look at as an (almost)adult and see how ridiculous it is, but it keeps the kids engaged. He has a greater understanding of the art and how to teach it than I may ever have.
I continued to volunteer. Unfortunately I only had classes twice over the break, so my volunteering was minimal.
2. What is the most important thing you learned from what you did and why? What was the source of what you learned?
I learned my expectations for the kids are too high. This was because when I was given the opportunity to teach, I added new content when I thought the kids understood the previous part. My partner Anthony later told me I gave them too much, and should have stayed on one part.
3. If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to your EQ, who would you talk to and why?
I would talk to my mentor a second time. As he has been a teacher for 43 years, he has lots of experience of instructing and teaching. He does things for the kids I look at as an (almost)adult and see how ridiculous it is, but it keeps the kids engaged. He has a greater understanding of the art and how to teach it than I may ever have.
Wednesday, December 31, 2014
Extra Post: December
Even when something goes right, something has to be wrong.
One class I got to spend teaching. Mrs. Sensei wasn't able to take pictures for me. This one time it was the front-snap kick. Anthony did punches, then I did the kicks, Anthony did punches, so an and so forth.
Anthony then told me it was good I got technical, but they have to focus on other things. I was trying to go slow; tell them one thing, wait a while, and add something else. Seems like I should have done just one part. Shows how much there is to learn. Two moves - kick and punch - have several parts to think about. Kicking at the right angle, correct foot placement, correct foot angle, correct stance, make sure the elbow isn't moving, keep the head straight, step correctly... It's a lot to think about, and I forgot what the kids can remember.
Rest of the month was games. Nothing else to report.
One class I got to spend teaching. Mrs. Sensei wasn't able to take pictures for me. This one time it was the front-snap kick. Anthony did punches, then I did the kicks, Anthony did punches, so an and so forth.
Anthony then told me it was good I got technical, but they have to focus on other things. I was trying to go slow; tell them one thing, wait a while, and add something else. Seems like I should have done just one part. Shows how much there is to learn. Two moves - kick and punch - have several parts to think about. Kicking at the right angle, correct foot placement, correct foot angle, correct stance, make sure the elbow isn't moving, keep the head straight, step correctly... It's a lot to think about, and I forgot what the kids can remember.
Rest of the month was games. Nothing else to report.
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