(1) Positive Statement: What positive thing happen as a result of what you have completed so far?
I have been able to study more for the SAT subject test and been able to interact with chemistry teachers and students to get more information for what I want to do with my future because of the senior project so far. The research has been proven to be really helpful and intriguing; I know that I will be able to use it for both my 2 hour and my future classroom.
(2) EQ Content: Pick a piece of research or your interview. How has it helped you improve your understanding of your topic?
After reading "Making Chemistry Teaching Relevant" by Jack Holbrook, I now understand the topic that most teachers have to deal with: how to make students interested and actually care about chemistry. In my eyes, a good chemistry teacher can get students to fall in love with the subject; I want to be able to do that with my students.
(3) What has worked for you so far in the senior project?
Although finding research was hard at first, now I feel as if my research is very helpful and topical. I enjoy reading it, and I believe it will help me pass my SAT chemistry test as well.
(4) What hasn't worked so far?
Because chemistry teachers have to use potentially dangerous chemicals in their experiments, none, that are close, have been willing to mentor me so far. Hopefully as the year goes by it will get easier to find a mentor willing to let me shadow him/her for the rest of the year.
(5) Finding Value:
a) What possible question or questions come to mind regarding what you would like to study this year?
I want to know what I can do to be the best chemistry teacher to my students. I want to be able to teach my class accordingly and help students realize how valuable and relevant chemistry is in everyday life.
(What can I do to interest my students into chemistry?
What kind of teachers do students learn from the best?)
b) What is your end goal this year with your senior project?
I want to know what I am in for during college and later in my career. I know that I want to major in chemistry and receive a minor in teaching, and I want to understand how many jobs will be opening when I graduate. I also want to have a head
c) Who would you like to talk to you next? Why?
Dr. Holbrook, who wrote the article mentioned in 2, would be my ideal candidate because his piece has helped me quite a bit this year already. I have his email so maybe I can reach him, but if not I plan to interview a college professor named Dr. Page.
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