Report - El Camino College
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ECC FIPP Activity Report
|Name Genevieve Zuidervaart |Date 9/17/10 |
|Department English |
|FIPP Partner Amy Himsel |
|Class title & section # English 1A: Reading and Composition, Section 6392 |
|Name of Activity/Strategy Insightful Quotes |
|Category: (Please select only one.) (Reminder: You will submit one report from each of |
|the categories.) |
|Classroom Activity Classroom Environment Classroom Expectations |
|Feedback & Evaluation Homework & Out-of-Classroom Learning Experiences |
|Student Empowerment |
|Briefly describe the activity/strategy, providing enough detail so that a colleague can replicate the activity/strategy. |
|1. Introduction I wanted a cohesive start to every class, and I wanted a quote that reflected a class attitude that was positive and |
|uplifting. Additionally, I found that some of our class readings had inspirational quotes that could be used for that meeting's content |
|discussion. |
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|2. Set-up & Supplies The set-up for this ongoing activity involves locating inspirational quotes, whether these be from the OnCourse handbook,|
|the Internet or from favorite texts. For these quotes, a whiteboard and markers are needed. The set-up also involves sporadically choosing |
|somewhat difficult, yet inspirational, quotes from our course readings. For these quotes, one might use a ppt slide and have use of a |
|projector in the room. If these are not available, a whiteboard and markers will work fine. |
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|3. Directions It is a good idea to arrive to class a few minutes early and put the inspirational quote on the whiteboard. Students should get|
|into the habit of walking into the room and looking for the quote. On the days when using an inspirational, yet somewhat difficult, quote |
|from one of the reading assignments, have it ready to view via the overhead projector so you can time when to share it. |
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|What worked well? I used this activity in two ways. I had one inspirational quote on the whiteboard before every class, and--when |
|appropriate--I took one inspirational, though perhaps somewhat difficult, quote from a text we were reading and had it ready in a ppt. slide. |
|Most of the students remarked that they enjoyed the inspirational quotes on the whiteboard. They enjoyed expecting it each day and wondering |
|what it would be. As for the reading assignment quote, students really found this activity helpful when the reading was difficult. They were|
|able to focus and discuss one aspect of the text rather than getting overwhelmed with the meaning of the whole text. Sometimes we had a |
|simple discussion. Sometimes I paired them up for a Silent Socratic Dialogue, and sometimes they just journaled. Many remarked that thinking |
|about and discussing one pulled quote helped them understand the whole text. |
|What would you change? I would not make the whiteboard quotes the beginning of a class discussion or the focus of a journal prompt. This |
|seemed too heavy handed, and not every quote will speak to every student. Rather, I think a consistent, low-key "quote-a-day" approach is the|
|way to go. I also think it might be more meaningful to pepper in more quotes from writers about the writing process, as these would be more |
|applicable to the class, these would certainly be positive, and these would encourage students during their assignments. As for taking |
|inspirational, yet somewhat difficult, quotes from our readings, I wouldn't change anything. |
|Would you use the activity/strategy again? Why or why not? Yes, but I would modify the whiteboard inspirational quotes, as mentioned above |
|Anytime I can encourage a student to grapple with language and ideas, I consider it a success. |
|Please describe any student learning and/or changes that you observed after the implementation of the activity/strategy. I believe the |
|whiteboard quotes set the tone for a positive classroom. I used a few "anti-victim," "pro-creator" quotes, and these subconciously set some |
|course standards. I believe the ppt. reading quotes empowered students in their critical thinking. When forced to deal with an inspirational,|
|yet difficult, quote, many were impressed with their ability to understand the message after some writing or some peer discussion. Complex |
|ideas seemed less intimidating. |
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