Reflect on the information to which you were introduced throughout the course. Drawing on your experiences (Montesorri ) and knowledge to expand upon your thoughts, compose an entry for your portfolio based on the following:

Reflect on the information to which you were introduced throughout the course. Drawing on your experiences and knowledge to expand upon your thoughts, compose an entry for your portfolio based on the following:

• How do we adapt curriculum in response to social change?    
• What are the needs of the current generation of learners and how do we meet those needs?
• Rubic: Self Improvement
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  Demonstrates clear understanding that self-reflection is a key component of improving both a) her/his own teaching practices and b) the growth, development and learning of one’s students. Clear, applicable details and examples are provided in the reflection. 30 points Connection to outside experiences

  Engages in detailed analysis of aspects of her/his own experiences and those of others that centrally relate to the topic. Makes substantive connections between these experiences and their application to teaching practice, and cites texts, scholarly journals, and other resources to articulate their meaning. Submission demonstrates understanding of the importance of reflection on experiences as a critical tool for self-improvement and effectively employs it. 35 points

  Connection to course readings (videos, presentations, etc.) and discipline specific literature
  

• Synthesizes those aspects of the readings that relate to the topic. Makes substantive connections between what is learned from the readings and the topic. Includes references to other sources to demonstrate the ability to extend one’s own learning through independent discovery.
  35 points