Research Week 9

This past week was spent writing Chapter 3- Methods and Procedures. I spent about 3 hours constructing my methods and procedures, as well as the project timeline. Writing this chapter helped me nail down exactly what needs to be done and when each task needs to happen. The project timeline is a helpful tool for making sure the project is on track throughout the time "off" between semesters. It is very clear what needs to happen before we start the second part of the Capstone!

I also took about 30 minutes to reflect on my needs analysis findings. I added a paragraph to this section about why my intervention is necessary and how it will improve student learning.

Now I wait for feedback and then I can start putting it all together! The end (of the semester) is near!

Research Weeks 7 and 8

Wow, the semester is flying by! The 8 days I spent in Puerto Rico definitely helped speed it along, though!

The Cliffs at Cabo Rojo

My last post addressed all of the assignments due before the November break- including the goals and objectives part of the proposal. I worked on that section for about an hour before sending it off to Amy for approval.

After I returned from the break, I got to work on Chapter 4- Evaluation tools. I spent about 5 hours working on my tools. I found it helpful to print a copy of my goals and objectives and take the time to address how I planned to evaluate each one. I came up with three tools: another student survey, the second attempt at the S.G.O., and an observation of note taking which will be scored using a rubric. Once I nailed these tools down, writing the chapter was much easier. I submitted the paper on Wednesday evening and then left for the overnight Washington D.C. trip bright (4 am is not exactly "bright") and early on Thursday morning.

Now I'm working on Chapter 3 and starting to get all the pieces together for my final proposal!