Several students had questions about the study and one student in particular was panicked that they were going to be doing college level research. I reassured the student that they would be working through various projects and they would be investigating processes, materials, and artists but the data collection was my responsibility. I felt extremely fortunate that I choose to do my research with an upper level art class and have worked with these students in previous years. Overall, students seemed welcoming of my research project and sounded happy to get to try out a new curriculum. The next day I was pleasantly surprised at the amount of students who brought back their Parental Permission forms, almost half of the class! As they turned in their sheets I asked if they prefer chocolate or a sucker for turning in their sheet. The day before I told them no matter if they chose to participate or not participate in the study that they would receive a treat for turn in. Reflecting back on this approach now though I wonder if I should of not of verbally told them they would receive a treat but instead when the sheet was given back asked and then given their preference? Or if me following through on providing their treat of choice assists in building trust? In motivational reading by Ryan and Deci they had stated that surprise rewards build intrinsic motivation better than expected rewards. On Friday I also had the surprise of another student joining the class. Can a foreign exchange student receive permission to be in the research by having their host family sign? I made sure to give them a Parental Permission form though. There is a chance that I will receive a few more students because schedule changes can go until August 31st. We also started our Visual Journal covers after taking a Multiple Intelligences Survey. Students were asked to email a screenshot of their results to me as well so that I can use the information to better facilitate their learning. I am planning on going in to examine students results and document my findings on Monday. I want to use this information to assist in Journal construction to individuals. My hopes are depending on which Intelligences they align with to then provide a method/process of construction that meets those needs.
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My summer was wonderfully filled with a combination of relaxation and short family adventures! The first is a photo from our day at the Blank Park Zoo. My two daughters love feeding the giraffes and visiting the Zoo with the Starkweather Grandparents. We also managed to visit the Farmers Market, the Art Festival, the Art Center, and a few tasty treat locations in the Des Moines area. The second photo was my attempt of capturing an action shot of my youngest jumping into the deep end and my oldest trying to climb out. We had many fun days at our local pool this year and it was great just relaxing and floating about. Next is a photo of my youngest Scarlett getting her kitty snuggles on and is representational of how much time we spent at the Broer Grandparents while my other half, Dan, was put to work on the family farm. The fourth photo is a picture of my oldest before one of the local parades. Lilli had the honor of being Little Miss Eldora and rode/threw out candy in the Hardin County parades. She enjoyed her Little Miss responsibilities and riding in the fancy cars. Lastly, is a photo of our family watching the annual fireworks show at Riverbend Rally in Iowa Falls. Here is to Summer time, late nights, stargazing, marshmallow roasting, firefly catching… till next year Summer!
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