Today we discussed the Learn-and-serve component of OCON.
What are your first thoughts about the Learn-and-serve component of OCON?
We also discussed sensitivity issues that may come up during the year.
What is the primary insight that you gained from looking at the Comprehensive School Survey data?
My first thoughts on the learn-and-serve component is it is going to take a lot of planning. Today was more overwhelming to me while looking at it because it was the overview. But I think that once I break it down into steps it will be managable and meaningful!
ReplyDeleteThe amount of homeless children in our district was eye opening to me.
My first thoughts are about how I am going to divide up my three Social Studies classes. I'm concerned with time management but other teachers and presenters gave me some insights into what may work in my situation.
ReplyDeleteI was unaware of the high percentage of single family African American households. This survey helped me understand the types of populations that I have in my classroom. Thank you.
My first thought is that this project will really reach the goals of the program. I think it will really reach students in a positive way and get them thinking about how they cam be productive citizens. I also think that it will be a very fun activity that lasts and grows all year! I can't wait to get started with my students!
ReplyDeleteThe biggest insight that I gained was what a large majority of students are from single parent homes. I will have to be sure to be sensitive to our family structures.
My first thought on the project was a since of being overwelmed. After spending time looking through the project books I don't have that same feeling.
ReplyDeleteI was surprised at the numbers that make up our district. I knew numbers were high but not to the levels that they are at.
I think the Learn and Serve component is an excellent idea. I love that it is an on-going portion of the social studies curriculum. I think the experience and knowledge gained will be invaluable especially as it relates to building citizenship and empathy for issues as they relate to our world.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't surprised by the results of the Comprehensive Survey. It just reminds me that some times we should be able to explain exactly what the question is asking. There were a couple of questions on the survey that made me wonder if the students really understood what they were being asked.
Wow, more paper trail was my first thoughts until the presentation! It looks durable now with my thoughts for a project with my students. I know once I start teaching it will settle my mind on how to handle this project. I loved the thinking inside the box with outside the box.
ReplyDeleteI am energized by the learn to serve component. Students need to be empowered at a young age! I believe there is a "sensitive" time for learning to contribute much like learning to read ... when educators miss that time do students grow up to be apathetic?
ReplyDeleteI like the learn and serve portion of the program. I think my class will enjoy this portion of the program.
ReplyDeleteThe data reviewed Tues. was very interesting. It seems that most children in my school had positive responses to many of the questions.
I loved having the learn and serve component in the program. I realize they are very involved, but I see great value in doing them.
ReplyDeleteI really focused my attention on the disagree and strongly disagree columns. It was encouraging to see how many students felt they enjoyed their school environment.
Learn and serve is a wonderful thing to which to aspire. But you must be able to take care of your own needs before you can help others. I am working so hard to get everything done, as it is. I teach all subject areas to 3 grade levels. I write work plans and teach lessons to 4 small groups. I love these lessons and concepts, but I am so afraid that I can't do it all justice. Wouldn't it be wonderful if there were a resource teacher who had all of their time to focus on this curriculum?
ReplyDeleteI'm looking forward to my students' reactions to the service-learning project. I believe they will be positive and enthusiastic.
ReplyDeleteIn all, I was pleased with the students' responses on the comprehensive school survey.
I forgot to answer this part yesterday but concerning the Comprehensive School survey, I didn't have that many students turn in their surveys. I was surprised by the answers of those that did turn it in. I believe they were confused about some of the questions, like about after school activities. There was such a difference there.
ReplyDeleteDepending on how the students/teacher understand what the question is asking will affect the data! I was please with some of the results but a couple bother me!
ReplyDeleteI am a little nervous about the learn-and-serve project, BUT very excited! It will take lots of planning; however, the learning experiences and results for the students will be worth it!
ReplyDeleteI thought that the results of the survey were good overall. The questions about bullying and a sense of belonging were two that really stood out to me.
I appreciated the sensitivity training. I was able to base a lot of my answers off a couple presentations I have seen at new teacher PDs. It is important to bring awareness to the issues that we discussed and keep them at the forefront so that we can continue to be sensitive to and perhaps improve the statistics.
Comprehensive School Survey data seems to be a not true "picture" of our schools because of the way the questions are worded... Students usually do not understand questions with double negitives or they do not take the time to read the whole question.
ReplyDeleteAlso - The reading level in which the survey is written on is NOT true to many reading levels of the students who are being asked to take the survey!
I gained insight into the amount of after school programs my school offers to students. We have a lot of sports but not after school programs that focus on other interest.
ReplyDeleteI was very surprised about the results of our comprehensive school survey. I am not sure of how much the students realized this data meant. I think that the wording could have been a little more kid friendly and the results may have been different. This is a great tool for teachers and administrators to use to make school a better expereience for students in the future.
ReplyDeleteWhat are the values of the culture in Louisville that have contributed to some of the changes in the Comprehensive school survey? Why has the Af/Am % grown so much within the district? Are we still battling old white flight issues?
ReplyDeleteI am excited about being a part of this pilot study! I already love teaching Social Studies and my classes have, as well. I have always used the book as a "jumping off" point. This new inquiry based program will be even better! I am excited, yet a little scared about the service learning project.
ReplyDeleteI was pleased with most of the comprehensive survey. We had more students complaining of bullying that I had imagined, however. I will make sure to work on that.
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