J.+Feedback

Unfortunately, I will not be putting this inquiry project into motion until the first week in April. I would have liked to have true student samples, as well as actual feedback on the unit. I have shown the final outline to the participating teachers, as well as another media specialist in my corporation. I asked for feedback from each of them. Below is a summary from each.

Mrs. S. - First Grade Teacher

Mrs. S. said that she was excited for the unit. She was also thankful for the large part of planning I did for the unit. She expressed that it is hard to find the time to plan something like this. This is a project she knows the students will enjoy. She loves the idea of pairing with the third grade class, but worries that schedules will conflict and it will be difficult to find a time when both classes will be available. She is worried that the work in the computer lab will be a little too much for just the two of us to handle. Mrs. S. is not confident in her computer skills. She said she would like to plan those times when her cadet from the high school is at the school. She will also have the first grade aide lend a hand at those times. She is looking forward to the unit, but first her trip to Florida for spring break.

Mrs. H. - Third Grade Teacher

Mrs. H. expressed that she was thankful they had a media specialist willing to work with the teachers again. She said that the past media specialist was hesitant. She feels that the unit is going to be a great addition to the curriculum in third grade. Her main concern is the TIME! She said that she had a difficult time getting everything done on a regular basis and this will add quite a bit of time out of her classroom. She said that she is aware of the advantages to doing this and the fact that it is covering important third grade standards. It is still difficult for her to wrap her head around finding all of this needed time. That being said, she knows it can be done and is really looking forward to co-teaching with me!

Mrs. L. - Media Specialist

Mrs. L. mentioned wanting to do something for about poetry in April a few months back, so I thought I would pass on the outline and ideas. Sadly, she said that it was a little late to get a teacher on board with it being April as soon as we are back from spring break. However, she said that she is going to try a few of the lessons and ideas with some of her classes and hopefully move forward with more of a unit next year. She really liked the idea of the two grade levels working together - a collaborative project!

All in all, I think the feedback was positive. I am also worried about the time the unit will take. This is something we will reflect on during and after the project. We may need to alter ideas and plans, but what would life be without the flexibility to change things for the good!