Self-Assessment, PN2

 My Praxis notebook is worthy of a ‘B’ as the work I have provided is exemplary and in accordance to the criteria.  I have included 2 entries a week, through the four weeks of class that were the second session, 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 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, and responses to essential questions imperative to learners in ED319 and ED349. Below I have included the criteria for Notebooks deserving a ‘B’.


Notebooks that meet the following criteria will receive a B:

·        - Notebook includes multiple (2+) entries each week.

·         -Includes a response to at least one selected reading, at least implies a rationale for selecting reading, and mostly complete         bibliographic information.

·         -Notebook includes numerous artifacts from course work and/or field experiences. Reflections on or writings about the artifacts collected may be minimal or loosely connected to the materials collected in the notebook.  Artifacts from required assignments are included.

·         -Notebook entries and notebook artifacts are, for the most part, dated and clearly labeled.

·         -Writings include observations, connections, interpretations, questions, and thoughts that appear to be somewhat meaningful and relevant to the learner.

·         -Synthesis of learning is 2-4 pages in length, and focuses on individual’s learning. Writing at least implies that the learner has thought about the essential question(s) from current segment of the course (Reader, Context, or Text) and that he/she is working toward personal learning goals or the refining of those learning goals.

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

·         -Notebook generally demonstrates that author is willing to take some ownership of the Notebook and his/her learning process.

·         -Notebook might not be handed in on time.

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