Learning Letter

Each student is required to complete a course reflection in the form of a learning letter blog posting. This final blog posting should fulfill three major requirements:

1. Reflect on the work you’ve completed in the course (text presentations, content portfolio, etc.)

2. Reflect on the theories and concepts we explored in readings and discussions

3. Reflect on how you think your participation in this course has influenced your thinking about yourself as a teacher

The process of continual reflection is essential to your growth as a teacher.
The learning letter is worth 5% of the final grade for the course, and it is due to your blog by Friday, 3/20, at 5pm.

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