Personal Narrative + POLs
What is the essential question?
How have I grown?
How many competencies are in the graduate profile?
6
What do you need to include in your introduction?
Names, facts about your, your thesis and your compentenies
Who is on your panel?
Advisor, 7th grade buddy, and buddy teacher
Why do you use note cards if you’re not allowed to read directly from them?
They help guide you on what you’re going to talk about and provide key reference points.
What must your personal narrative connect to?
one of the competencies
How many competencies are required in your defense?
3
What do you need to include in your conclusion?
How you will use all three competencies OUTSIDE of school, and final thought
How long is the Q&A section?
Do I have to dress up?
It is highly recommended that students dress professionally.
They are not allowed to wear jeans with holes, sweats, or sweatshirts.
How many examples do you need in your personal narrative?
2 concrete examples
Name 3 of the six competencies
answers will vary
How long is presentation part of the defense?
10 mins, ANY less and they ahve to resubmit. Cut off is 15 mins
Why is the Q&A portion extremely important?
- Get answers that might have not been checked off,
- Get clarity on something stated
What happens if I am late for my defense (even if it is less than 5 minutes)?
Resubmit! You HAVE to be on time
What other elements should you include in your POL besides describing the assignment, explaining the competency, and reflecting?
Tell a story about how you used the competency in the assignment, including what was easy, challenging, or helpful.
What is the difference between critical thinking and criticality?
CT --> Using logic and reasoning to understand and solve problems. ( Breaking things down, Analyzing information, Using evidence to support ideas, Asking deeper question)
criticality --> Thinking about power, fairness, and social issues in the world. ( Looking at inequality or injustice, Asking questions about society, Understanding different perspectives, Thinking about how to create change)
What are the five parts of the defense?
Introduction, Personal Narrative, POL 1, POL 2, Conclusion
What happens during the panel deliberation?
- Advisor leads panel through the rubric, going box by box
- looking for evidences, that is stated
You must resubmit the entire presentation. Make sure the timer is visible to the student.
Describe a real assignment and explain how you used a competency in it.
Answers will vary
Name a competency, paraphrase its indicator in your own words, and give an example from one of your assignments.
answer will vary
What are the steps if a resubmission is required?
Panel will provide you with detailed feedback on what area(s) that need be be resubmitted,
- give you a new time to come back and present to the panel