Melissa A.

Melissa A.
West House
Topic: Aviation
Essential Question: What is most essential in being successful in the cadet program at Civil Air Patrol?
Showing posts with label Presentations. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Presentations. Show all posts

Tuesday, May 29, 2012

Blog 27: Senior Project Reflection

1. Positive Statement: I am most proud of my activities, I felt that the class really enjoyed the activities and they got to use what I had taught them.
2. Questions to Consider: 
a. 2-hour: P, because I felt that I followed the contract and that I went above and beyond in every different part of the presentation requirements.
b. Senior Project:  P, I turned everything on time, and I would put forth my best effort in all of the project component.
3. What worked for you in your senior project? I feel that my service learning really did help me in my senior project, as that is where I got a majority of the answers for my essential question.
4. What didn't work for you in your senior project? The part that didnt work for me in my senior project is that I wish I joined service learning earlier so that I could of gotten more out of my time at CAP.
5. Finding Value: Well with my product of seeing the value of an essential question, I really feel that it can help me throughout life. From now on, in anything that I do, I will set a goal to help me stay focused and motivated. I'm also more competitive from participating in science fair, and I see how competition is everywhere from college admissions to job applications.

Thursday, March 29, 2012

Blog 20: Room Creativity

(1) How do you plan to address the room creativity expectation?
I plan on addressing the room creativity expectation by covering the walls with either black, blue, camouflage. Then asking my if squadron if I can borrow the CAP flags. I Also would want to display my certificates from my second independent component. I would want the tables in groups so that they can work in teams for my activities. 
(2) What activity ideas do you ha
ve for answer 1 or 2? 
For answer one I could have the students perform drill, like my 20 min presentation and have it be a team effort. For answer two I would give the students a paper with different situations that best show the CAP Core Values. 

Thursday, March 22, 2012

Blog 19: Answer Two

  • EQ: What is most essential in being successful in the Civil Air Patrol Cadet Program? 
  • Answer 2: As a cadet in Civil Air Patrol you are expected to have the qualities that is the CAP Core Values. This includes Integrity, Volunteer Service, Excellence in All We Do, and Respect. 
  • Evidence: The CAP Core Value of Integrity is show as taking responsibility and don't blame someone or take credit for their work. Volunteer service is the act of selfness, its like when a higher ranked cadet mentor and train a new cadet. Excellence in All We Do, is giving your best effort no matter the challenge, this is like when performing physical fitness and pushing yourself to do more. Lastly, Respect, this is evident in the relationship between sergeant and cadet.  
  • Source: My first piece of evidence is Sgt. Gardner, the second is service learning, and lastly my Lear To Lead booklet. 

Thursday, January 19, 2012

Blog 13: Answer One

(1) What is answer 1 to your EQ? Be specific in your answer and write it like a thesis statement. 
My first answer to my essential question is, "A cadet must be able to excel in their own personal leadership."
(2) What possible evidence do you have to support this answer? 

 The first piece of evidence is the uniform. A cadet must take their uniform seriously, by this, a cadet is taking care of their uniform is a tool for self-discipline, personal responsibility, and self-respect. The second piece of evidence is drills and commands, with this it shows the self-discipline a cadet has showing their personal leadership. The third piece of evidence is showing respect to those in command, as you give respect to others it improves your own personal leadership. 
(3) What source(s) did you find this evidence and/or answer?
Lafond, Curt. "Character and The Air Force Tradition." Learn To Lead. Ed. Neil Probst. Second ed. Vol. One. Civil Air Patrol Maxwell Air Force Base, Ala., 2011. Print. Personal Leadership.

Monday, September 26, 2011

Blog 4: Presentation Reflection

1.  In what way did the first interview affect your presentation?  Please explain, be specific and use an example.
The first interview affected my my presentation because it made me think of different professions that require a pilot's license. My interviewee Pat Hacker, gave me a lot of information about what made her get her pilot's license as well as she told me about some different professions like mechanic, instructor, pilot, and engineer. It made me decide to talk about some different profession that require a pilot's license to give students a chance to think why they might aim in getting their own pilot's license. 
2.  What you say stood out about your presentation performance and why?
My presentation poster had examples of the profession but they weren't ramdom photos I actually could explain the significance of the photo, next time though it would be better to have the photos in a slideshow so everyone can see.  I also made sure the class understood and were following along by asking follow-up questions about what I just talked about. 
3.  What was the most challenging to do and why?

The most challenging part of this five minute presentation was to effectively present using the LIA, I should of tied my presentation to my topic, Aviation, in my conclusion to show why I chose to do my 5 minute presentation on different professions that require a pilot's license.  

Monday, September 19, 2011

Blog 3: Senior Project Presentation One

Objective: To teach students about the different types of jobs that requires a pilot’s license. My end goal is for students to have knowledge of some of the professions that require a person to be a pilot and the importance it has today. 

Procedures:
1    Ask two to three students, “What are some professions that you can think of that require a pilot’s license?”
2.     I will then proceed in telling them different professions that require a pilot’s license. For example, the fire department, police department, commercial airlines, etc. 
3.      I will then go into detail of the different professions and their importance.
4.     To make sure everyone understands I will ask two to three students, “What is the importance of those professions?”
5.      I will then conclude my presentation by asking students if they have any questions. 

Check for Understanding: To check for understanding I will ask two different questions picking two to three students each time to give me an answer. I would like to see students make links to how the specific profession plays a role in many different situations. 

Resources/ Materials: I will need the desk all facing the whiteboard. I will have a poster to show the different professions that require a pilot’s license and a short explanation.  
My visual will include the following:
The fire department: search and rescue, planes that drop water on wildfires and aid in natural disaster (supplies, food, medical equipment)
The police department: the help in finding criminals and boarder control
Commercial Airlines: the importance of safety the transportation of goods (FedEx)