What? So What? Now What?- Webquest.

What?
These research methods are all so different which is great because each has advantages and disadvantages to the research. In a nut shell, I learned mainly how to distinguish between the methods and which ones would be good for different results and types of research. I also learned to be careful about studies and to question them instead of assuming their right.

So What?
This is so important for us as teachers because there will always be research going on that involves us and our students. Also, knowing that all research doesn't have to come from huge companies or groups but I can have my own in my classroom. It helps us as students take into consideration studies already done about education and how we might perceive what the truth really is.

Now What?
I still need to learn about how i can use research that already has been done and apply it to me as a teacher. I need to learn key points of what makes research solid and what makes it questionable. Also what can I do to make research that I'm involved in something that can be useful for others. I will use research in my career when considering how to teach concepts and ideas as well as how my classroom will be managed and what I'll do to improve my students assessment scores.

Motivation Post

I'm here at UVU in the educational program because I want to teach the future generations. We are the ones raising these kids, especially when both parents are working and the fast pace society. I want to make a difference in someone's life because if it were not for those people in my life I would not be where I am.

What motivates me is the desire I have to succeed as a teacher. Teaching is a skill that is you acquire and unless you continue developing it and practicing it, its not going to get any better. I want to be able to succeed at teaching and help my students realize that getting an education isn't just something you have to do but something that they will want to do.


I succeed because it feels good! who doesn't love to succeed!?! Everyone does! It feels good to want to do something that is hard and overcome the difficulty of it and be able to do what you want to do. I love the challenge and to be able to say, yes i did that.

I fail because of the same thing that motivates me and helps me succeed. I'm scared of accomplishing something. I don't know why but it scares me to death that I'll actually be able to accomplish something and be good at something. I think it has something to do with insecurity of myself. I'm not sure though. I feel that if I can achieve something or be good at something that I'll go into thinking that and then realize that others around me are better at than I am. I'd rather fail then to think I'm good at something in fear that I'm really not.

My mindset needs to change not so much of this class as much as this program. There are classes where I'd go for days before the instructor would give me something that I could apply to my teaching and career. People say they never learned anything in college but rather its an endurance test. This class as a individual though, I need to realize why its so long and in a block period of time. If I can do that then I'll be able to take the most out of this class and apply it when I go into the field.

Hidden Assignment

1) Goals for this class:
- Get an A
- Understand not only how kids learn but how I learn
- Keep track of my notes, assignments and what I've learned so that during my student teaching, and next few years, Ill be able to look back and remember.

2) My weekly preparation plan for this class is not to get behind! I'll do that by having the readings done by Thursday since I only have one class on that day and have the homework done by Monday.

3) My study strategies are simple. This is how I've always studied but I am always opened to new ideas, of course. Note cards are key for understanding key concepts, ideas and definitions. Highlight while I read and write questions that I have during the readings and follow up with them. I will never bring my laptop to class because I'll get distracted and I have ADD.

4) My process for not understanding a topic and how to follow up with it is to ask the teacher. I would rather ask the teacher than research if for myself, or ask my peers.

5) I will reach my goals in the course by attending class...even when I just want to go home and take a nap. Remember each class that I am paying for this and if I will pay attention, then I will learn something. I take what I want out of the class.