Well Here Goes Nothing

In thinking about back to school night, I couldn't help but think of Billy Madison and the scene where Adam Sandler is waiting for the bus singing this song, and how I would feel a similar way on back to school nights growing up. The anticipation of knowing who would be in my classes, which bullies I'd have to avoid, but more importantly learning about my new teachers. While I mostly spaced out during the presentations to the parents, one thing I always remember was the larger goal, the big picture that the teachers wanted the class to walk away with at the end of the year. In crafting my presentation I wanted to make a quick overview of the 21st Century Skills and how I would use them in the class.

By laying out the ideas of the research project and the 21st Century Skills at the same time, and using the major project as an example, the parents can be aware of the overarching themes of the course. As a history teacher I would want to let the parents know that while the students will be learning the major historical concepts needed, they will also become proficient in research and collaboration. In this way, the parent and students are aware that this is not just names and dates and dead people, this is a living, breathing class environment. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uMtkiS1SU_c