Sunday, April 13, 2008

Unit III: Self and Unit Evaluation

REGARDING YOUR OWN PERFORMANCE
I posted this before finding the other site . . . so posted there, too.
1. What were the three aspects of the assignments I've submitted that I am most proud of?

Again, completing the unit.
Developing an understanding of the topics.
Not being as overwhelmed, (still many hours spent) and finding it more enjoyable.
2. What two aspects of my submitted assignments do I believe could have used some improvement?

You'll have to let me know . . .
3. What do I believe my overall grade should be for this unit?
Hoping again for another A!
4. How could I perform better in the next unit?
Still struggling with time management.


REGARDING THE UNIT (adapted from Stephen Brookfield, University of St. Thomas "Critical Incident Questionnaire")
At what moment during this unit did you feel most engaged with the course?
I have to admit that building the model definately pulled me into the
whole nerve/muscle dynamic.

At what moment unit did you feel most distanced from the course?
Again, the compendiums.

What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit that find most affirming and helpful?
Had no contact with either.

What action that anyone (teacher or student) took during this unit did you find most puzzling or confusing?
Had no contact with either.
What about this unit surprised you the most? (This could be something about your own reactions to the course, something that someone did, or anything else that occurs to you.)
I am beginning to enjoy acquiring the knowledge. Even though the compendiums are the worse part of this course, I have to admit they do help the information to stick. Building the limb forced my lazy mind to grasp the dynamics well enough to model and explain it. So I have to say thank you for arranging the class as you have, Mr. Frolich.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Janet Raczcky

SELF/UNIT FEEDBACK
Thanks for posting on the forum and sorry you did double work. I hope you also did the college’s questionnaire—also linked form Unit Three evaluation section.

COMPENDIUM ONE—NERVOUS FUNCTION

COMPENDIUM TWO—MOVEMENT
Both compendiums are incredibly well done…table of contents, fully coverage, great images and everything cited! I’m glad you’ve come to appreciate them, even if they are tortuous! I especially liked some of the humorous photos—effects of pineal gland and marijuana!


LAB ONE—LEECH NEURONS

LAB TWO—MUSCLE FUNCTION
The labs are also perfect—overkill on the photos and explanations, really—great job.

LAB PROJECT—BUILD-A-LIMB
This is something else—thanks for the video! The overall limb is fantastic and the details are even better—way to go—we should bring this one into the lab!


ESSAY—EXERCISE/ACTIVITY.
Wow, this is beyond what’s called for –thanks! Humor and all—I loved the cartoon and the great analysis. Now, how can we get people to change?

Janet, this unit shows a maturity in your work that is practically graduate work—keep it up! What more can I say! A perfect unit.