I started my second class in the MET Program on January 2, 2013. I am really looking forward to ETEC 500 – Research Methodology in Education and its final outcome of producing a proposal for my master’s project. I will continue on the theme of mPortfolios and anticipate a real challenge in defining a workable, valuable, and applicable project.

The process of building the habit of reflection continues in my Kindergarten classroom. My student do enjoy the show n’ tell aspect of sharing their quality projects and our new Quality Centre is very popular. Every day, I meet with three or four students to discuss their Quality Time presentations.  We talk about what they have done and how it can be improved. Once revised, it is presented to the class which prompts another round of discussion with peers.

I now realize how much practice I need to ask good questions – questions that promote reflection and encourage my students. On the flip side, as I ask more of my students they ask more of me. Sometimes they ask about the decisions I make and encourage me to try new things. Reflecting on pedagogy is always good – I just didn’t think the challenge would come from five year-olds!