Self-Assessment

      My Praxis notebook is worthy of an ‘A’ as the work I have provided is exemplary.  I have included 3 entries a week through the first four weeks of class of thoughtful observations and/or connections with in-class learning or assigned readings. My notebook entries are all meaningful and relevant to my success as a learner and in the progress of my education in becoming the best teacher I can be.  Several of my entries include artifacts I have compiled through the first four weeks of class and learning experiences outside of class. In my synthesis you will find the basic focus of my learning, what knowledge I have acquired thus far, my goals as a learner and responses to essential questions imperative to learners in ED319 and ED349. Below I have included the criteria for Notebooks deserving an ‘A’.

·         Notebook includes multiple (3+) entries each week.

·         Includes a thoughtful response to at least one selected reading, a brief rationale for selecting the reading, and complete bibliographic information (or copy of Notebook article/book chapter, etc.).

·         Notebook includes numerous artifacts from course work and/or field experiences as well as reflections on or writings about the artifacts collected.  Artifacts from all required assignments for current course segment are included.

·         Notebook entries and notebook artifacts are dated and clearly labeled.

·         Writings include observations, connections (between learning various courses, readings, classroom observations, personal connections, etc.), interpretations, questions, and thoughts that appear to be meaningful and relevant to the learner.

·         Synthesis of learning is 2-4 pages in length, focuses on individual’s learning, addresses the essential question(s) from current segment of the course (Reader, Context, or Text),and addresses progress toward personal learning goals or the refining of those learning goals.

·         Notebook includes a thoughtful self-assessment with clearly stated criteria for assessment and sufficient examples to support that assessment.

·         Notebook generally demonstrates that author is taking ownership of her/his notebook and learning process.

·         Notebook is handed in on time.

·        Overall quality of Notebook reflects the thoughtful, engaged work of a prospective teacher.