Today, I took my Final. It was not hard; it was actually pretty easy. I finished my test and then began working on my ARP.
I worked on my ARP today in class. I only need the observation section to complete the Result section.
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Monday, May 4, 2009
The Light is almost here . . .
I have been working on my ARP for the past couple of hours. My eyes hurt, my head hurts, my fingers hurt, MY BRAIN HURTS!!!
In the past five days, I have slept less than 10 hours. I need to continue working on my work.
In the past five days, I have slept less than 10 hours. I need to continue working on my work.
I Lied!!!
I had planned to work on my ARP this weekend but was unable to work on it this weekend because I was completeing my internship project.
Wednesday, April 29, 2009
ARP Organized!!!
I was working on the organization of my ARP yesterday. After speaking to P38* about how my information should be organized, I realized the time consuming that this paper is going to take. Yet, I am looking forward to working on my paper.
I began to work on the organization and structure of my Result section. The interview, the first sub-section, is a white-fast-write. I am going to have to go over it and edit the work, of course. I know that I am going to have to work on it more. After speaking to P38*, P38* gave me an excellent idea on how to organize this sub-section. I am planning to organize the work as I was suggested; if I realize that it doesn’t work for me, and then I will just have to figure out something else.
The second sub-section, Surveys, is the most developed one, in my opinion. After closing the survey, I took the student’s answers and inputted them into a chart in Microsoft Word. Each chart result is explained and one chart easily leads to the next, just as I intended in the survey. Yet, I think that I am going to have to go back to this sub-section though. Although this section is the most developed, this section can easily be read alone. I do not see any type of connection before and after this section is inputted into my ARP. I am going to have to work on this section.
The final sub-section, Observation, is also a white-fast-write. I observed four tutors and tutees in the University Writing Center. This sub-section is going to be the most difficult, due to the fact that there were many observations. Nonetheless, I am going to work on this section and develop it well. I am thinking about putting my observation in a bullet-list. I think it will be easier to read and will not be repetitive to the Discussion section, the next section of my ARP.
I began to work on the organization and structure of my Result section. The interview, the first sub-section, is a white-fast-write. I am going to have to go over it and edit the work, of course. I know that I am going to have to work on it more. After speaking to P38*, P38* gave me an excellent idea on how to organize this sub-section. I am planning to organize the work as I was suggested; if I realize that it doesn’t work for me, and then I will just have to figure out something else.
The second sub-section, Surveys, is the most developed one, in my opinion. After closing the survey, I took the student’s answers and inputted them into a chart in Microsoft Word. Each chart result is explained and one chart easily leads to the next, just as I intended in the survey. Yet, I think that I am going to have to go back to this sub-section though. Although this section is the most developed, this section can easily be read alone. I do not see any type of connection before and after this section is inputted into my ARP. I am going to have to work on this section.
The final sub-section, Observation, is also a white-fast-write. I observed four tutors and tutees in the University Writing Center. This sub-section is going to be the most difficult, due to the fact that there were many observations. Nonetheless, I am going to work on this section and develop it well. I am thinking about putting my observation in a bullet-list. I think it will be easier to read and will not be repetitive to the Discussion section, the next section of my ARP.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
411 to the Project!!!
Well, I have completed, what I considered, the three most difficult sections for my research paper – Interview, Surveys, and Observations – and I am inserting them into my Academic Research Paper (ARP).
I have to admit, I have not dedicated much time on my ARP!! I think that the basic reason to this procrastination is the fact that I know that I have completed almost each section. All I really need to do is gather all the information that I collected and make everything “smooth.” I do not think that it should be too difficult, then again, why am I procrastinating it?
I guess that, now, I do not have any excuse to finish my ARP this weekend. I know that the deadline is approaching. Hence, I intend to work on it more throughout this week. In the end, that paper must look immaculate. Otherwise, I am going to fail the course. Just kidding . . . . . . I hope.
I have to admit, I have not dedicated much time on my ARP!! I think that the basic reason to this procrastination is the fact that I know that I have completed almost each section. All I really need to do is gather all the information that I collected and make everything “smooth.” I do not think that it should be too difficult, then again, why am I procrastinating it?
I guess that, now, I do not have any excuse to finish my ARP this weekend. I know that the deadline is approaching. Hence, I intend to work on it more throughout this week. In the end, that paper must look immaculate. Otherwise, I am going to fail the course. Just kidding . . . . . . I hope.
Monday, April 6, 2009
Interesting Links
Here are some links that I have found interesting. Either check them out now or wait a couple of day for a reflection about the sites.
- http://juantornoe.blogs.com/hispanictrending/hispanic_education/page/2/
- http://www.realclearpolitics.com/articles/2008/07/language_debate_a_proxy_for_im.html
- http://www.alliance.brown.edu/pubs/Defining_Success.pdf
- http://www.eric.ed.gov/ERICWebPortal/custom/portlets/recordDetails/detailmini.jsp?_nfpb=true&_&ERICExtSearch_SearchValue_0=ED333746&ERICExtSearch_SearchType_0=no&accno=ED333746
- http://jaie.asu.edu/v40/V40I3BR1.pdf
- http://www.apples4theteacher.com/resources/modules.php?op=modload&name=News&file=index&catid=&topic=3
- http://www.edarticle.com/esl/
- http://www.educationoasis.com/curriculum/Lang_Arts/resources/41_ESOL_strategoes.htm
- http://www.wisegeek.com/what-is-esl.htm
- http://iowaindependent.com/8824/big-increase-in-number-of-iowa-esl-students
- http://www.startribune.com/local/north/37184109.html?elr=KArks:DCiUMcyaL_nDaycUiacyKUnciatkEP7DhUr
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Observation Exercise
After being pushed by Aileen to ask Dr. K if we could observe his students, we walked into Ken 2NN. Tables were laid around the room, forming a square, chairs were placed behind the tables and several seats were empty. Dr. K had his bag and several papers lay out in his table. I decided to go to this classroom with Dr. K in order to observe how much students actually pay attention in Dr. K’s office.
After walking in Ken 2NN, Aileen and I quickly walked to the center of the room and sat in the far left of the table. I decided to sit in the center of the room in order to (a)be able to hear noises coming from each angel of the room (b) have the opportunity of smelling different scents as I walked in and out of the classroom (c) be able to see different facial expressions, hand movements. During the observation, I was very objective. I did not speak nor did I make a noise. I wished to capture as much as possible while remaining silent. So, as I remained silence in Dr. K’s classroom, my only resource was a paper, a pen and my five senses. Each note that I took was taken in bullet points, in the back of a paper, going green.
As I walked into the room, I observed how each individual raised their heads and looked at me; they were observing me also. Dr. K was calling out names, chairs scratched in the floor, footsteps, and the grabbing of a paper was also heard. Names continued to be called and repetitive sounds continued to be heard. After Dr. K finished calling out names, several students were observing their paper. Dr. K was returning each student an exam. Several students had their head down, as if disappointed; several students were discussing their answers; several students just placed the paper in the table and began to speak about a topic not related to school.
After walking in Ken 2NN, Aileen and I quickly walked to the center of the room and sat in the far left of the table. I decided to sit in the center of the room in order to (a)be able to hear noises coming from each angel of the room (b) have the opportunity of smelling different scents as I walked in and out of the classroom (c) be able to see different facial expressions, hand movements. During the observation, I was very objective. I did not speak nor did I make a noise. I wished to capture as much as possible while remaining silent. So, as I remained silence in Dr. K’s classroom, my only resource was a paper, a pen and my five senses. Each note that I took was taken in bullet points, in the back of a paper, going green.
As I walked into the room, I observed how each individual raised their heads and looked at me; they were observing me also. Dr. K was calling out names, chairs scratched in the floor, footsteps, and the grabbing of a paper was also heard. Names continued to be called and repetitive sounds continued to be heard. After Dr. K finished calling out names, several students were observing their paper. Dr. K was returning each student an exam. Several students had their head down, as if disappointed; several students were discussing their answers; several students just placed the paper in the table and began to speak about a topic not related to school.
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