Sunset over our time together! Photo taken in Hawaii in 2011.
Hello everyone,
Today was our last class together, as we had finals! Thank you for your hard work all semester, everyone! Here's what happened in class today:
Today was our last class together, as we had finals! Thank you for your hard work all semester, everyone! Here's what happened in class today:
Learning Targets Addressed:
I can communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
I can apply understanding of ideas and concepts to a new context or problem.
I can demonstrate an understanding of the role of governments in current issues.
I can effectively conduct and apply research.
I can self-direct my learning.
Soundtrack: "Thankful" by Kelly Clarkson. Selected for today because I always use it as the last song of the semester, as we are truly thankful to be your teachers! Lyrics here.
Check-In/Review Agreements
What Can I Do Today?
Share Final Projects
Reflection
Action
Homework: Continue to advocate for social justice in your life!Reflection
Action
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Check In/Review Agreements: At the beginning of class, we went over the Courageous Conversations Agreements, as always, to begin our work together for the day. After checking in, we talked for a bit about what is happening in the world outside of class, before moving on.
What Can I Do Today?: We also asked students if there was anything they wanted to add to the "What Can I Do Today?" poster up at the front of the room, in terms of actions outside of class. We also noted that the list is live on the blog here on the upper right corner, with links!
Share Final Projects: As today was our finals period, we had students share out their final projects and presentations in small groups. If you have not already, you need to upload your final project to Google Classroom immediately, as we will be going through and grading them together very soon.
Reflection: After sharing the final projects, we had students write an overall course reflection about what they will take away from DSJ. What went well? What could we improve on? Your feedback is helpful in this regard!
Action: At the end of class, we celebrated our time together by hanging out and talking about what we would be up to next semester, as well as how we could put what we have learned into practice. Thank you, everyone, for all of your hard work and participation all semester! It was a pleasure to be your teachers! Make sure to continue to stay engaged and to encourage others to sign up for the class in the future!
Reflection: After sharing the final projects, we had students write an overall course reflection about what they will take away from DSJ. What went well? What could we improve on? Your feedback is helpful in this regard!
Action: At the end of class, we celebrated our time together by hanging out and talking about what we would be up to next semester, as well as how we could put what we have learned into practice. Thank you, everyone, for all of your hard work and participation all semester! It was a pleasure to be your teachers! Make sure to continue to stay engaged and to encourage others to sign up for the class in the future!
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