My First Step...

This is my first ever blog. So that in itself is a first step. I am a fourth year student at Brock University in the Concurrent Education Program and I would say that I’ve taken many steps towards my final goal of becoming a professional educator. This however, is still a first.

I am currently in a mandatory class called ‘EDUC 4P19: Foundations of Curriculum and Assessment’ and it seems to be the first class I’ve taken that really looks at curriculum and how assessment plays a role in the classroom. Although every year we look at classroom dynamics and different ways of approaching subject matter to better connect with the variety of different learners, I’ve never really considered assessment to be an integral part of the learning process, rather than just a means of measuring achievement.

So, today is September the 11^th, 2014. I am one week in and I’ve already taken many first steps into my fourth year of studies! Opening my mind to using assessment and evaluation not only of learning but also for and as learning, and taking my first baby steps in the world of blogging.

I’m so excited to see where the journey takes me.