EDSS 4100: 2nd Semester & End-of-Program Goals by Jon McFarland https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v Post your 2nd semester & end-of-program goals here. This should be more than wanting to pass TPAs and completing the program. You should demonstrate critical self-reflection and a tangible measurement of accountability for yourself here. en-us 2018-09-10 21:29:24 UTC 2025-10-23 01:58:43 UTC hello@padlet.com establish a plan/syllabus for next semester that I can start making lesson plans for https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383841833 2022-11-15 00:50:45 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383841833 jtaa https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383842034 I would love to be able to effectively engage students in theater. I want to show them that theater is a transferable skill. I would love to engage students in a topic that is so wide and requires an individual to wear many hats. ]]> 2022-11-15 00:50:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383842034 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845006 My goal for the end of second semester is to control my speaking pacing when I am nervous. Additionally, I want to have a teaching portfolio established that I can use for future interviews. ]]> 2022-11-15 00:52:38 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845006 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845091 I want to be able to confidently manage large classes.

]]> 2022-11-15 00:52:43 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845091 Art- Yomaira Quiroz https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845199 I want to observe more art teachers outside of my school site to observe different pedagogical practices.]]> 2022-11-15 00:52:47 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383845199 Future goals https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383849621 I want to have a general understanding on how to handle behaviors while not getting off track by the beginning of second semester. Towards the end of program I want to be able to have complete class control and a pretty solid self timer. Timing will not be an issue by the end of program.

]]> 2022-11-15 00:55:51 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383849621 I want to spend more time in front of class teaching and using new technologies that I learned this semester in my technology class. https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383852096 2022-11-15 00:57:17 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383852096 Career https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383854885 I want to research what technologies can better enhance learning in my classroom and find 3 possible options to implement in my second semester ]]> 2022-11-15 00:59:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383854885 Mark Taylor https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383858241 I hope to create a classroom environment where students all show up to class ready to do at least a moderate amount of work every single day. Currently have too many students that show up to class and do not do anything in the entire period.]]> 2022-11-15 01:01:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383858241 I would very much like to be in front of the class longer because I feel that 5, 10 or 15 minutes is too little time. The truth is that I would also like to teach in sixth period because there are more students there and almost all of them are participating or talking about other things. I would like to teach and get to know the feeling of a group that seems uncontrollable. https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383859277 2022-11-15 01:02:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2383859277 Moises Marquez https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2391022107 I want to continue expanding ways to connect students with the content by further developing my assessment and feedback strategies. I want to give individual students feedback that addresses their learning style personally and makes learning more meaningful rather than give general scores and comments. This will help me become more confident that I am guiding the learning process rather than simply waiting for students to hit a standard.]]> 2022-11-19 17:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2391022107 Dayana M dmanzo11_2 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2417026387 Post second semester I would like to have successfully covered all units of instruction and the content standards. I want to further establish my classroom management skills so that there is more time for instruction and studio work. That can be achieved through setting classroom norms and expectations the first week back from winter break. I must be consistent with my classroom management for that to happen. I want to integrate more questions and activities that involve higher order thinking. I can start by writing out 3 questions for students prior to each lesson that can be used for group and classroom conversations. I would also like the opportunity to review art in a historical context for students to understand why art is important. I can incorporate primary sources and analytical articles for each unit to help achieve that. Like many of my peers, I would also like to find a job after the program. 


]]> 2022-12-11 20:56:55 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2417026387 Maria Pena https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2417202734 I want to continue growing as an instructor and working on my weak points. I want to continue building solid relationships with my students while I create engaging and relevant lessons for them to learn the content while having fun. I want to inspire my students to become lifelong learners and enjoy the adventure that is learning. I need to be conscious that I speak Spanish too fast and slow down my pace so that students can understand better. My goal for the end of the semester is to find a job, learn more about pedagogical strategies, and find a mentor.]]> 2022-12-12 02:28:21 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2417202734 Music rcarr49 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418170774 I would like to create efficient unit plans to teach music fundamentals in an effective way along side reaching all the performance demands of my ensembles. ]]> 2022-12-12 18:01:32 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418170774 Malika Shoker mshoker https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418413284 I want to implement effective classroom management that still allows a positive and safe learning environment to occur. The balance comes from maintaining structure and enforcing rules while also being supportive and encouraging for students. I especially will emphasize those skills when it comes to validating student perspectives and affirming their funds of knowledge. Additionally, I want to be intentional about my utilization of assessment data when informing my teaching practices and content creation. I have not had much practice doing so this semester, which makes me want to implement this practice during 2nd semester. I also want to try to model instructional activities and encourage cooperative learning more often, which sounds a little counterintuitive when said side by side. Essentially, I want to be able to utilize a variety of strategies and practices in order to build my skills as an instructor and cater to all students.]]> 2022-12-12 21:44:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418413284 Alex Lepe https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418543513 I want to focus more on integrating enhancing technology in the classroom. I want to work on having more communication with parents, maybe 2 phone calls a week to parents. One for improvement/behavior and another for a positive report.]]> 2022-12-13 01:08:25 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418543513 Felipe https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418851195 My goals for second semester are to set up a better time-management system, so that I can meet my deadlines. I also want to build up my self-esteem when writing my lesson plans so I don't doubt my skills as an educator and know I am putting my best foot forward for myself and my student. Goals for student-teaching is to make time at the end of my lesson to reflect at the end of the unit on what I did that made my students be successful and what I can do different  to ensure the next time I do the project it has better success. Another goal I have set for myself is to break down my units in a way that the information is easily accessible for my students and that the whole semester is building on itself, so that my students can leave my class with information that they can use and in the future and feel accomplished.
For post-program the goal is to find a job working with my preferred demographics and get paid what I am worth. I am aware of what I bring to the table, my experience being a teacher. This program has helped me grow as a teacher in areas that were my weaknesses. I will have the proper documentation that shows that I can be a teacher.]]> 2022-12-13 07:59:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2418851195 Emily Qualle https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2419733431 I would like to work on classroom engagement by using UDL and culturally responsive teaching. Students are engaged in the content but with a two hour block period engaging them the whole time can be difficult. Using UDL and culturally responsive teaching can help students appreciate the content more. ]]> 2022-12-13 20:06:02 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2419733431 Goals: Salma Reynoso https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2420849201 For this upcoming semester, I really want to work on my pacing. At the moment I feel like there are moments in which we have quite of bit of time left that could have been filled in with a new activity or a spin on something that we have been learning. However, there are times in when there is little time left before the class ends. Therefore, as I begin to lesson plan more and more I want to truly acknowledge the assets and needs of my students in order to pace my lessons effectively. I also want to enhance connections and engagement within my classroom a lot more. I really want to use my student's funds of knowledge in an enhancing manner since this can truly allow my students to feel represented in the classroom. ]]> 2022-12-14 17:12:24 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2420849201 Araitzia Barragan (Spanish) https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2420975569 My goal for second semester is to plan my time more accordingly, so I am able to accomplish and turn in all the work that I need to turn in. This will also give me the opportunity to be more available to do things that I like to do on my free time. Another goal would be to have more confidence about what Im doing. Because at times I doubt my abilities and second question myself a lot, which causes me to stress and think that Im not doing my best. ]]> 2022-12-14 18:52:42 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2420975569 My goal for the end of the program is to be a teacher who makes it possible for all students to meet the standards and recognizes the ways in which I can differentiate the assignments between students to support them in reaching the learning goals. reide17 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422400556 2022-12-15 22:35:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422400556 Roxana Pimentel https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422409274 My goal is to make sure I get a working calendar for the first month of second semester teaching and also having an annotated calendar of what my mentor teacher has taught her students in the past for reference. ]]> 2022-12-15 22:55:35 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422409274 Mark https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422440319 My 2nd semester goals is to be more on top of all of my assignments and forms. I do not want to be lost or behind in what I am doing. I enjoy the teaching and working with the students but I struggle a lot with make sure everything is done with the program and I want to stay ahead of it all. I think with my reduced courses as well as more stability in life compared to last semester it will be more achievable.]]> 2022-12-16 00:02:30 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422440319 Jose Contreras Goals https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422668863 My goal would be to give an entire lesson in the target language. And to incorporate and master two new tech tools for use in my instructional time. ]]> 2022-12-16 05:42:34 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2422668863 my goal is to use more technology in my lessons. hmoramanzo https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2549328160 2023-04-10 23:42:56 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2549328160 https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2549331397
To enhance my skills in facilitating student learning, I am eager to develop assessment and feedback strategies that are effective for English learners. As a teacher, I understand the importance of personalizing feedback to match each student's unique learning style and level of proficiency in the English language. To support English learners in their language development, I aim to provide feedback that is clear, concise, and tailored to their individual needs. I will incorporate visual aids, graphic organizers, and other interactive tools to help them better understand the content and improve their language skills. ]]> 2023-04-10 23:47:48 UTC https://padlet.com/jon_mcfarland/ngf0gz0gju5v/wish/2549331397