EDLD 5313 Self Assessment
Looking back my time in EDLD 5313, I am proud of what I was able to accomplish, while at the same time aware of what else needs to occur. If I were to grade myself, I would think I am a solid B student somewhere around an 85-88. As I continued with the course, I was able to better understand what is expected in a masters course in the United States. I definitely struggled with answering all the questions posed. There were many times where I read the feedback on my assignments and was made aware of missing answers. As I continue to progress through this process, I feel it is necessary to focus on the questions so that I can answer them more fully. However, with that being said, I am proud of what I have accomplished in this course. I feel I was able to better understand the readings and research. With the information I was able to adapt it to my situation. The ability to self reflect on my previous semester was very beneficial. With the new knowledge obtained, I evaluated and adapted my original plans to be more focused and assessable. I also believe my technological ability has grown immensely. Eventhough, one could argue that it is not the best, I am proud from where I came. What one might look at a small progress, I see all the hard work it took to get this far. Much like what was learned, I have enjoyed the steps in my journey. I appreciate all the stress and tears that have been shed as I continue to progress. I remember crying my first semester thinking I should quit and I was unable to move on. However, I was given the gift of the chance to prove what I could do. From that gift, I promised to do better and understand more. From that point, I am proud of my B. To me a B is success. I might not be a formative assessment of an A student, but in my mind and all the obstacles I have been able to overcome, a B is much more earned than another person’s A. I have grown so much in how to “do school” in the U.S. I have learned so much and that information can also benefit my students that are planning to move to the U.S. These experiences are life lessons that I can pass on to my students and most importantly my children. As I write this assessment I sit proud. I am proud that I can model to my children that it isn’t always easy to achieve your goals, but hard work really is all that matters. One day soon, my family will watch me walk across the stage to get my diploma. Some might say it is the culmination, but as I learned, it is just a new beginning. I will continue to learn to better myself and my future.