What has been your proudest accomplishment in this program?
I completed a project on Metacognition in which everything I knew about learning and metacognition came together. Also, I was able to overcome my fear of speaking in public and am currently teaching a course at Kwantlen University, and I received a scholarship for co-designing and teaching a developmental math program for the LDABC.
Tell us about your final project…
My final project helped me knit threads of ideas that were present throughout the Masters program together with my values and experience. Through a framework provided by Vygotsky’s theories of learning, the goal of my final power point was to provide samples of big ideas that resonated and effected how I teach. One sample included a passion project designed to focus on self-determination and the social aspects of learning in ones ZPD. Another sample was our math project which incorporated metacognitive teaching supports presented in a developmental game based format designed to provide students with opportunities to experience and celebrate their success.
What is your fondest memory with your cohort?
My fondest memory besides the support, food, and always having someone on hand to answer a question via email was when we met together after having completed a particularly difficult course and Ali introduced us to our new instructor as ‘Team Awesome’! We did have our awesome moments!
Learn more about Anna’s EPSE 590 Graduating Seminar final project.