Year 2, Semester 2 results are up, and I certainly have plenty to reflect on!
Teaching Reading- 55 (D). Ouch. Is all I can say; ouch. I did fairly well on the first essay, getting 70%. I am punching myself for missing one of the quizzes which might have bumped my score into the 60s at least. The last essay was a pain, which I still don't understand. Something about analysing a Grade 2's reading assessment results, and making a lesson plan for him (even though the DIBELS assessment clearly states that it doesn't have a strong comprehension assessment, and has been criticised EXTENSIVELY in the past for this, but whatever). This is a primary subject, and I might be able to use some of this in secondary, but I chose this because it was interesting. I did learn plenty though, despite what my grades might have said
Sport and Skill Analysis- 64 (C). Meh, I didn't hate or like this subject. In fact, I can't remember anything about it, because classes only went for 7 weeks, instead of the usual 12. I did enjoy the lessons, and a short assessment based on teaching students how to shot put. Fun, but nothing extraordinary. It was just a P.E fix.
Culture, Health and Healing- 73 (B). In my book, this was the hardest subject. It was a third-year class with no prior knowledge on health or anthropology. I did alright in the quizzes, yet somehow nailed the essays on miasma theory and childbirth practices around the world. The latter of which got a 77% mark, but I didn't get much feedback that could help me. Just things like "good point" or "nice conclusion". I'm happy with 77, but I want to aim higher, and don't know how to. I might consider another health subject next year.
How Humans Learn- 66 (C). In the end, I didn't mind this class. I've mentioned that psychology isn't my strong point, but I think I kept up well with it. Again, the last assessment was tricky and a little confusing, but my grades all hovered around the mid-60s, so better consistency.
These aren't amazing grades, but then again, this isn't VCE. I still got scores above 50%, unlike in Year 12. I'm only halfway done, and have a lot of growing to do. I've worked well to get where I am, but I want to go further. Next year, I'll only be picking subjects that are relevant to me becoming a science teacher for secondary school. Health seems to be a strong point for me, maybe it's something I can consider as well. Sometime in April next year, I will receive my Associate's Degree, but will continue with my Bachelor's!
