Monday 5 March 2012

March Meeting

Joe and I began preparing and scheduling for the introduction of the Madden Simulation. First task after the March break is to conduct the pre-unit survey to gather data on what level our students are at. We will conclude the week by conducting the fantasy draft and choosing teams. Second stage will introduce Economic Basics with a Case Study on the NHL. Students will also be simulating the 1st half of the Madden season. Third stage introduces a unit in Marketing. Studnets will be revamping their teams logo, colours and outerwear. At the same time, students will complete the second half of the season.

Upon completion of these three stages, the group will meet again for another TTLP session (April 13th ??). Joe and I will complete the planning for the 4th stage and final evaluation for the Madden Simulation.

A Change of Plans

Well, today was supposed a day to modify the Romeo and Juliet centres so that they can be used with the Dracula unit. However, in talking this over Liana and we decided to leave the unit as a R&J unit and make changes that we see as necessary. I will then help implement the centres in the classroom of the ENG1P class this semester. This will allow us to improve what we created last semester and try it again. I prefer this plan because although the centres were successful the first time, I would like to make some improvements. It will also be nice to help facilitate in another teacher's classroom. So although the day did not go as originally planned - a success nonetheless.