Project Reflection

Summary: Students will participate in class discussions and complete individual

reflections on their participation and experiences throughout the folktale project.

Time Frame:
1 day of ELA block (2 hours daily)

Skills:
Actively listen and participate in class discussion. Provide constructive feedback
on the project. Critically and honestly Self-assess and reflect to promote
individual future growth.

Materials:
pencils, reflection sheet, chart paper for group discussion and idea sharing.

Background for Teachers:

Teachers will have participated in all activities of this folktale project.

Student Prior Knowledge:

Students will have participated in all activities of this folktale project.

Intended Learning Outcomes

Objectives:
Students will participate in class discussions by providing constructive feedback
on the project.

Students will complete individual reflections on their participation and

experiences throughout the folktale project.

Instructional Procedures

1. The teacher will gather the students together (this could be on a carpet,
common meeting area, or students can just remain in their seats). The
teacher will recap the project, reviewing how we progressed from our
initial introduction meeting with our buddy classroom to finishing up with
 sharing our published folktale creations. The objectives and overall goals
should be highlighted, and a discussion could be had to determine if each
goal was achieved and if so, how.
2. Next, the teacher should explain how the students play an integral part in
the future success of this project. It is through their meaningful feedback,
both as a class and individually, that will help the project improve.
Teacher will write down class responses to the following questions on chart
paper:
a. What did you learn about folktales from diverse cultures?
b. What did this project teach you about West African Culture?
c. Likes/Dislikes of this project
d. If you could make one change to this project and its activities, what
change would you make?
3. Students will then complete an individual reflection sheet. Questions for
this include:
a. What was your biggest takeaway from this project?
b. What was your favorite part of this project? Why?
c. What was your least favorite part? Why?
d. How did this project help you grow as an author?
e. Did this project change your opinion about working collaboratively?
f. On a scale of 1-10, how likely is it that you would recommend this
project to a future third grader? Why or why not?
4. The teacher will collect these reflection sheets and use the data/information
to adjust/plan the next phase of this project.
a. Teachers from the other participating classroom can electronically
send their students’ reflections or they can mail them to the project
coordinator.
b. Pictures of classroom discussion points on chart paper would also be
a valuable data point and should be sent to the project coordinator.
c. Teacher surveys will be sent out for their feedback and perspective
on the project.