1. What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
I am most proud of the content I shared. The main points I wanted to get across about what I experienced I managed to get across.
2a. What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 1 Presentation?
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2b. Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 1 Component contract.
I believe I spoke clearly. I know I looked at the audience because I didn't have a powerpoint to read off, although I did read my notes a few times. I got the audience to laugh a couple times so they were engaged. I used examples of directing kids in real life for my specific example. I talked about the social and psychological benefits of martial arts I found through research, specifically referencing "A Choice Theory Perspective of Children's Taekwondo." I also talked about experiences in my mentorship and my interviews.
3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
My different thoughts were all coherent and I explained myself well.
4. What didn't work?
I wish I had more of a visual aid. I only had a few pictures of me with the kids, which also doubled as my prop. Some extra direction would have also been helpful. I also did not end up mentioning one of the sources I wanted to.
Tuesday, November 4, 2014
Friday, October 31, 2014
Extra Post: October
Much of the same happened this month. Running games, occasionally doing a weapon or kata.
However this month was a tournament. Tournaments are times for the kids to compete in kata and weapons against the other cities. At the tournament I did assist in some more teaching. My mom took several pictures for me. These pictures are the ones I chose to use for my 1st Lesson.
What's going on here is Anthony (the guy sitting down who I mentioned in September) is speaking out the nunchuck form while I am preforming it for the kids to follow, for extra practice before the tournament. I was going intentionally slow to make following easier. In each of these I have my head turned so I can look at the kids and see who is doing it correctly and who isn't. Most of them were doing well. The younger ones who I can only assume are too young to get it were the ones messing up.
My mom left before the tournament started. During the tournament I was a judge for the competitions . I basically shadowed Anthony while he judged. The kids were so young I did the forms while they followed me. The same thing I was doing in these pictures, just one kid at a time, and weapons and kata.
Much of the month of a tournament is dedicated to weapons and kata. While I didn't do much along those lines with the young kids, I did help out a lot with the older kids. (And when I say kids I mean people slightly younger, equal to, and older than me.)
Another part of tournaments is how they are times for people to receive their black belts. I have a little friend with the older students who was testing for it. I spent a lot of time training him in his weapons for the test. He passed the test too! I didn't get a picture, but I will say he is the younger brother of one of us seniors.
I have several stories to tell from the tournament, but only one has anything to do with the kids. Before each competition the judge does a run-through of the expectations and what will happen. However the group we received consisted of a 5 year old girl, 5 year old boy, and two 6 year old boys. The 5's were asking questions the whole time like "When do we get the trophies?" "How old are you?" "Can I get the big trophy?" Anthony did a good job saying composed during this, but we lost a lot of time for the competition.
After the first round, the pair of 5's came in second. This means they got the smaller medal. No matter how hard Anthony and I tried to change it, the girl could only understand. "I'm not good. I didn't get the big medal. I did bad. I came in last." Anthony said it was his first time judging and someone came close to tears. What a way to be broken into judging. I tried explaining next time it may be better, but I don't think I did a good job doing so.
I know the interview was this month, but I haven't gotten a picture of my mentor yet. I will get one in November.
However this month was a tournament. Tournaments are times for the kids to compete in kata and weapons against the other cities. At the tournament I did assist in some more teaching. My mom took several pictures for me. These pictures are the ones I chose to use for my 1st Lesson.
What's going on here is Anthony (the guy sitting down who I mentioned in September) is speaking out the nunchuck form while I am preforming it for the kids to follow, for extra practice before the tournament. I was going intentionally slow to make following easier. In each of these I have my head turned so I can look at the kids and see who is doing it correctly and who isn't. Most of them were doing well. The younger ones who I can only assume are too young to get it were the ones messing up.
My mom left before the tournament started. During the tournament I was a judge for the competitions . I basically shadowed Anthony while he judged. The kids were so young I did the forms while they followed me. The same thing I was doing in these pictures, just one kid at a time, and weapons and kata.
Much of the month of a tournament is dedicated to weapons and kata. While I didn't do much along those lines with the young kids, I did help out a lot with the older kids. (And when I say kids I mean people slightly younger, equal to, and older than me.)
Another part of tournaments is how they are times for people to receive their black belts. I have a little friend with the older students who was testing for it. I spent a lot of time training him in his weapons for the test. He passed the test too! I didn't get a picture, but I will say he is the younger brother of one of us seniors.
I have several stories to tell from the tournament, but only one has anything to do with the kids. Before each competition the judge does a run-through of the expectations and what will happen. However the group we received consisted of a 5 year old girl, 5 year old boy, and two 6 year old boys. The 5's were asking questions the whole time like "When do we get the trophies?" "How old are you?" "Can I get the big trophy?" Anthony did a good job saying composed during this, but we lost a lot of time for the competition.
After the first round, the pair of 5's came in second. This means they got the smaller medal. No matter how hard Anthony and I tried to change it, the girl could only understand. "I'm not good. I didn't get the big medal. I did bad. I came in last." Anthony said it was his first time judging and someone came close to tears. What a way to be broken into judging. I tried explaining next time it may be better, but I don't think I did a good job doing so.
I know the interview was this month, but I haven't gotten a picture of my mentor yet. I will get one in November.
Thursday, October 16, 2014
Blog 8: Research and Working EQ
1. What is your working EQ?
2. What is a possible answer to your working EQ?
EQ: What is the most significant factor for teaching karate to children?
2. What is a possible answer to your working EQ?
EQ: What is the most significant factor for teaching karate to children?
- Understanding the material being taught
- Patience in regards to slower children or those who do not want to pay attention
3. What is the most important source you have used that has helped you come up with an answer to your working EQ?
My first interview with Anthony-sama has been the most helpful. The extra questions I put in related more to my project. As he is doing almost exactly the same thing I am, his advice was most helpful to me.
4. Who is your mentor, or where are you doing your mentorship, and how does what you are doing relate to your working EQ?
I am an assistant instructor under Sensei Walczak at his karate dojo in La Verne. As I am teaching the younger (4-9) kids, I need to know the best way to teach.
Thursday, October 2, 2014
Blog 7: Independent Component Approval
As of right now, the best idea I have for the independent component is spending time helping kids prepare for their tests. I say this because Sensei and Anthony do the majority of the teaching I will have to talk to them before I can put this into action.
If I am to do this, it will benefit me by being able to spend more time the kids directly. To show proof of my work, I hope to go through with the pictures mentioned in my previous post.
EDIT: After talking to Piggot, I learned that Independent Component can simply be the stuff from the Mentorship. Therefore, my independent component will be the same thing I've been doing, but with a little focus on weapons and kata.
EDIT: After talking to Piggot, I learned that Independent Component can simply be the stuff from the Mentorship. Therefore, my independent component will be the same thing I've been doing, but with a little focus on weapons and kata.
Tuesday, September 30, 2014
Extra Post: September
Nothing much is different when comparing this month and August. It is still the exact same work: leading groups of kids through the assigned activity. I currently regret that the actual activities very rarely involve teaching. Mostly I am judging games, with the occasional kata or weapon. I am planning to discuss this with my mentor. I hope to work with Anthony and gain a closer understanding of how he teaches.
Speaking of Anthony, he's the person I interviewed. He's a Nidan (Second-degree black belt) who's
been learning and teaching longer than I. Besides my mentor and his wife, Anthony is one of my better examples for teaching.
The key word is better, because there are other examples for teaching. Specifically, there are 3 other black belts who teach the older kids and adults alongside Sensei, Anthony being among them. Anthony suggested I take as much information as I can from other upper belts and apply their knowledge to my project. I plan on doing exactly that. I hope to interview each of them at some point.
I was thinking a nice way to spice up these extra posts would be more pictures. Specifically of me and the kids. However, I don't think I can right away. The kids are anywhere from 4 to 7 years old. I expect the parents won't want their kids on the internet without permission, even if I don't give names. To rectify this, I'm considering making a permission slip or something. Just to know the parents approve of me putting pictures of their children on this blog. I will probably also have to check the city. I wouldn't be suppressed if there's some law that prevents the photography of underage persons who are being cared for by a business blah blah blah. My point is I want to do this, but I think there's a few obstacles to get around.
Throughout the month, it became harder and harder to find sources for research check that looked like they applied to my topic. I plan on checking out books next. I found a series of children's books for teaching karate that I plan to take notes on, and several books about the history and fundamentals of karate. I see it as understanding the children's point-of-views and knowing what exactly I'm teaching.
All in all, there are a few things I hope to achieve
Speaking of Anthony, he's the person I interviewed. He's a Nidan (Second-degree black belt) who's
The key word is better, because there are other examples for teaching. Specifically, there are 3 other black belts who teach the older kids and adults alongside Sensei, Anthony being among them. Anthony suggested I take as much information as I can from other upper belts and apply their knowledge to my project. I plan on doing exactly that. I hope to interview each of them at some point.
I was thinking a nice way to spice up these extra posts would be more pictures. Specifically of me and the kids. However, I don't think I can right away. The kids are anywhere from 4 to 7 years old. I expect the parents won't want their kids on the internet without permission, even if I don't give names. To rectify this, I'm considering making a permission slip or something. Just to know the parents approve of me putting pictures of their children on this blog. I will probably also have to check the city. I wouldn't be suppressed if there's some law that prevents the photography of underage persons who are being cared for by a business blah blah blah. My point is I want to do this, but I think there's a few obstacles to get around.
Throughout the month, it became harder and harder to find sources for research check that looked like they applied to my topic. I plan on checking out books next. I found a series of children's books for teaching karate that I plan to take notes on, and several books about the history and fundamentals of karate. I see it as understanding the children's point-of-views and knowing what exactly I'm teaching.
All in all, there are a few things I hope to achieve
- More interviews with the other upper belts
- Gain more experience teaching the children by doing more actual teaching
- Read books to gain a larger understanding
- Get permission from parents and possibility the city to take pictures of the kids
Friday, September 19, 2014
Blog 6: Second Interview Preparation
1. Who is your mentor and where do they work?
My mentor is Sensei Jerome Walczak, secondary his wife Beverly. They work for the cities of La Verne, San Dimas, and Glendora teaching karate. I am mentoring in La Verne.
2. What 5 questions will you ask them about their background?
I plan on asking Sensei Jerome the following questions: "What has been the extent of your karate training?", "Who did you receive your black belt under?", "What black belt level are you?", "How long have you been practicing karate?", "How long have you been teaching karate?".
My mentor is Sensei Jerome Walczak, secondary his wife Beverly. They work for the cities of La Verne, San Dimas, and Glendora teaching karate. I am mentoring in La Verne.
2. What 5 questions will you ask them about their background?
I plan on asking Sensei Jerome the following questions: "What has been the extent of your karate training?", "Who did you receive your black belt under?", "What black belt level are you?", "How long have you been practicing karate?", "How long have you been teaching karate?".
Thursday, September 11, 2014
Blog 5: Mentorship and Research Reflection
1. Mentorship question: Describe your experience in how you found your mentorship?
My mentor is my karate Sensei (instructor) who I've been with for 12 years. I have already spent the majority of my volunteering with Sensei, doing exactly what I'm doing now. Asking him to be my mentor was easy.
2. Research question: What has been your most important article your have read so far and why?
My most important article has been "An Open Mind" by Peter Lindsey. It outlined many qualities he believes a karate instructor should have, and how to attain those skills. I believe this article is invaluable for an instructor, and I hope to learn from it.
My mentor is my karate Sensei (instructor) who I've been with for 12 years. I have already spent the majority of my volunteering with Sensei, doing exactly what I'm doing now. Asking him to be my mentor was easy.
2. Research question: What has been your most important article your have read so far and why?
My most important article has been "An Open Mind" by Peter Lindsey. It outlined many qualities he believes a karate instructor should have, and how to attain those skills. I believe this article is invaluable for an instructor, and I hope to learn from it.
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