Initial Reflection for Oceanography
The theory of plate tectonics in my mind only relates to earthquakes and natural disasters that can form the formations of the land and sea. I know nothing about the topic of circulation patterns and systems. I’m pretty sure the tide and waves are related to the pull of gravity from the moon or is that a myth? The major and physical properties of the ocean are that there are many different ecosystems and living creatures in the vast and wide area of the ocean. My personal goals for this class are to learn more about each of these topics and gain a greater understanding of the ocean as a whole. If this was a graded class, I would shoot for an A+. I am planning to actually study and pay attention to the requirements and subjects of the class. Some of the ways to assess my growth are this assignment and me knowing if I know more than I do now writing this reflection. I am happy about the ungraded system but I am nervous about how the final grade will actually look. I will be participating in soccer for the High school this year and I might miss part of the classes.
Midterm Reflection
I have been present in every class and have focused as much as I could based on the class. I typically spend about 3 hours out of class now that I have already met with you. I feel that since I have met with you, I am going to meet those goals. I think the most important skill that I have gained from this is focus and communication. I have exhibited this during the problem with my portfolio and I have exhibited this in class when we are in a presentation and the class is being loud but I am able to still pay attention. I would say that right now I would give myself a low C. I think that I have exhibited my strengths by being able to focus through all of the distractions. I think I am the weakest in the ocean basins. I plan on spending more time outside of class.
Final Reflection
Class/Teacher Interaction:
I was present to 92% of the classes and have only missed one class to play soccer in Florida. I would have to say that thinking back on it I actually participated a lot during the class times. After the midterm reflection I had stepped it up from around just the class time to class time and about another 3 hours per week. I would have to say I did ask you some questions about the subject and felt that I was able to ask any questions on the topic or involving my portfolio. I feel that my participation in class had really helped me learn more about the subject and you were able to talk to me about anything that went wrong in my submissions.
Practice Work:
I have 11 assignments that had gotten that got a complete on and two more that did not have complete on. I did not attempt 7 practice works. I submitted 5 on time that were attempted. I would say the practice work didn't help me very much because on most of them I did not attempt them because I did not understand the instructions.
E-portfolio:
I submitted the link within the week you assigned it but we had trouble with the link working for a couple weeks. I did not get any feedback for my portfolio. I did complete all of them in the final three weeks but I did space them out accordingly and didn't do them last minute. I actually learned a lot more from my E-Portfolio because I actually had to do the research and the work for the videos I made.
Overall class:
I am most proud of my E-Portfolio. I wish that at the beginning of the year it would have been a graded class because the ungraded system made me think I didn't have to do work. I would give myself a B- in the class so like an 82% because I do have a simple understanding of the topics most of the topics but not as much in ocean circulation. I would say that you would give me around the same grade because I do know most of the topics on a slight understanding definitely not on a huge scale though.
Final Thoughts:
I feel that after the midterm reflection I had done a lot more for the class and learned more about the beginning topics. I also feel that I would not have been so lazy if it was a graded class from the beginning.