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Knowledge, Skills, and Applications: Assessment

Title of Evidence: Author Study

Date Created: April 2003

Course Created In: Library Service 325

Introduction and Explanation: The author study assignment required us to study many elements of one author. From this information that we gathered we constructed a learning center where students could be informed about this author. The learning center also featured an activity based on the books the author had written.

Interpretation and Reflection:
I felt this assignment was based on assessment. It required that I assess information on the author and place that information into categories of a notebook. I evaluated and assessed books that the author had written and discussed different kinds of writing. I also had to look at the books and their content and decide what grade level this would be appropriate for and create an activity that was within this age group. There were many websites that had to be used for various information and also had to be age appropriate. The assessment that went into this assignment was lucrative but beneficial. I learned a lot of interesting information about the author and I was able to apply my skills and knowledge into constructing the learning center. I used my knowledge of what was and was not appropriate reading material and activities for certain age groups. I also used skills to find resources that would compliment the subject and activity. The experience was beneficial to me in the classroom because it allowed me to become aware of different authors and how to incorporate literature into all aspects of the curriculum.

 

Reference:
Henry, Lindsey (2003). Author Study; Explanatory Caption Page. Teacher Education Program Professional Portfolio.