(1) Take a look back at your essential question. Did you answer it? Do you think that question was a good frame for your Senior Project? If not, how would you phrase that question now?

(3) Did you meet your goal(s) for Senior Project? Explain in detail.

(4) What challenges did you face throughout your project? How did you overcome those challenges?

(7) What surprises did you experience? What were the unexpected moments of learning or experience?

(10) When you reflect on the entire process, what are you most proud of? 

(13) What is the one thing you want your audience to learn or understand from your presentation on Senior Project Evening?

(14) How might you demonstrate your learning?

 

I believe that throughout my senior project the goals that I set for myself changed somewhat. My original goal was how the environment of a classroom affected a child, however by the end of the six weeks I had learned more about the importance of the community that the child is in, and how that will administer growth and development in the future. I was vague in the essential question that I wrote, which is a regret that I have considering I could’ve reached my “conclusion” faster if it had been clearer in the beginning.

Some of the challenges that I faced consisted of a lack of motivation in my unscheduled time and fear of remote learning being put back into place. To my first point: My mornings were always the same and followed a strict schedule, however, my afternoons were free so I had to fill that time with research. Often though, I would find myself procrastinating, and leaving work longer than I should have. To my second point: My project would have taken a big hit if the school had gone remote again. I realized over the six weeks how different the two types of schooling are, as well as how vital it is for young children to be interacting within a classroom environment.

The most unexpected moment of learning was when I saw the students interact. To some extent, I believe I had forgotten what it was like to be a child. A lot of the memories have faded over time, and seeing the depth of emotions that these children have, and the bonds that they share was fulfilling to see.

When I reflect on the entire process, I was most proud of the ties that I formed with the students. Despite only working in each classroom for two weeks, the children would remember me and would wave or call out my name when we passed in the halls or on the stairs. I felt fortunate that I had left a good impression, and that (at least for a little while) I would be remembered by these children.

The most important thing I want my audience to learn or understand from my presentation on Senior Project Evening is that it is vital to let young children have the space to create on their own and be imaginative. I believe that a good way to demonstrate this would be to briefly explain a few activities that took place in the different classrooms then explain how they were appropriate for the age level and how they encouraged development and learning.