Zandralyn Williams

October 15, 2007

LLSS443: Childrens Literature

Frances Vitali

Midterm Summary

             The use of technology in this class is fun but I don’t have internet connection at home so I have to drive to the Dine College in Shiprock to use the computer to submit my assignments. The research on the genres was a good way to understand my genre and the amount of categories in a genre (picture books).

Dimensions of Learning:

Confidence- My confidence level is about average, I worry that I never get enough reading done but I try my best.

Skills and Strategies-I do my readings at home and since my daughters are at home with me in the evenings we try practicing reading as a family. I do read aloud with my older daughter who is in the sixth grade.

Knowledge Content- I think I get most out of the discussions in class. I knew very little about literature circles and being at Tibbets will help me to observe literature circles.

Use of Prior and Emerging Experience- Being a mother of two girls is the experience I have brought to this class. I reflect on their learning development as I do my classroom observations.

Reflection- Reflections is a key element in understanding what I’m learning. My reflections are often personal and about what I’ve learned or observed.

This semester continues to be difficult for me. I enjoy the class but due to health reasons I have trouble keeping on task. The grade I think I deserve at this point is an A. Although I constantly worry about not getting enough reading done, I’ve actually done more reading this semester.