Candidate Reflection Form Progress Update 2 Name: Maggie Thomas Date: March 3, 2014 Candidate Reflects: Please respond

d to the following question: 1. How has the course content and your participation in the course helped you to change or refine your thinking about teaching and learning? Since I am fairly new to the teaching profession I would have to say that participating in this class hasnt really changed or refined my thinking. Instead, this course has given me the opportunity to expand on my previous knowledge and absorb the many new strategies and ideas Ive come across. I am a bit surprised(and pleased) by how much I am enjoying this course so far and truly feel like I am learning a lot! Optional Feedback: You may also wish to respond to the following two sections if it is helpful for your growth in the course. 2. Describe any outstanding questions and concerns you may have at this point in the course.

3. Write any next steps you wish to take:

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Instructor Responds: 1. Instructor Feedback is based on the following expectations : o Contribution to a supportive learning environment o Completion of tasks and participation in discussion o Support and detail

2. The feedback and suggested next steps from your instructor will appear in the Dropbox folder, Progress Update 2 under the word Feedback or in the space provided below.