Reflection #1

Reflection #1

There are many things that I hope to achieve from my research. Throughout this process, I have considered socioeconomic, political and environmental challenges that continue to question my research. Currently, I’m evaluating academic journals that closely relate to the objectives of my research. As a student who is researching the K-8 curriculum, I’m hoping to find interactive activities that students can easily understand. Critical thinking is almost crucial within this process because it lays the groundwork for clear execution. When wanting to educate others, I think that it is important to examine the things that make students tick. Objectives and goals such as meeting needs come from implementing the things that students enjoy most, into the material. My first visit at JJK was so memorable because I was able to see the results of their work. Specifically, how amazing it was to physically see these things come together while being able to be a part of the plans to come for the future. With that being said, my group has closely aligned with the mission and values of JJK. It can be said that idealism is something that motivates me even more, as I look forward to future interaction. Not only does JJK serve as motivation to our group as they support our own endeavors, but staff members are heavily credible when it comes to working with kids. One of the obstacles that my group might run into would be not involving real-world scenarios to our interactive lessons. As a member, I will voice this concern, but I do believe that providing students with real-world examples will be a part of the solution. Since our main goal is to educate K-8 students on water sustainability practices, it’s important to know where we are starting from. Previously stating, building trust and consistently checking in on each other should reduce lines of misunderstanding and communication. With that being said, it’s crucial to rely on project charters and templates made, that way everyone can understand the roles within the project. Not only does checking in positively influence our group, but smooth communication can set grounds for accountability. It can be said that during this time, we need all hands on deck! In order to get great results, we need to make sure that we have a solid proof plan. This might mean coming up with alternate lessons to ask organizations and educators. Ultimately, we just need to be ready for anything. After speaking with Zach on a team member’s computer, we learned that some middle students struggle with concepts that were taught in elementary. This was one of the conversations that I had to have with my team because this meant that we might have to rethink some things. Throughout this process, there definitely needed to be a point made to accommodate these students, so that they feel comfortable and competent. In conclusion, I hope to embark on this journey with high hopes! There are many things that my group will have to do, in order to truly make an effective difference.