Blog 13: Lesson 2 Reflection

1.What are you most proud of in your Lesson 2 Presentation and why?

I am most proud of the content that I spoke about during my presentation, because when I first drafted my lesson plan I didn't do well. So me finding something I could present on was satisfying for me.

2. a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your Lesson 2 Presentation (self-assessment)?

P 
    

 b.     Explain why you deserve that grade using evidence from the Lesson 2 component contract.
I believe i met all the P requirements and presented well enough that interprets what I have learned so far in my project.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 2?

The use of technology and the items I brought up with me definitely helped me with my project/presentation

4. What didn't work? If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 2?

I would have thought of a better activity or make use of my time a little better by knowing my content a little better.

5. What do you think your answer #2 is going to be?

My second answer might be "The best way an athletic trainer can accurately diagnose and treat an athletes injury is by making a correct initial diagnosis."

Blog 12: Mentorship 10 Hours

1.   Where are you doing your mentorship?
I'm doing my mentorship at Southlands Christian High School
2.   Who is your contact?
Brittany Menchaca
909-912-2402
3.   How many total hours have you done (total hours should be reflected in your mentorship log located on the right hand side of your blog like your WB)?
Total hours that I have complete have amounted to 10 hours. If my summer hours are to be included, which I completed with Jason Trinidad, I should have 22 hours.
4.   Summarize the 10 hours of service you did.
The 10 hours of service I completed was me basically shadowing my mentor. She gave me advice rather than teaching me skills, because i'm going to be learning that on my own. She also gave me insight to what I should be on the look out for like certain schools to apply to, or what classes to take in college. She also shared different contacts that she has connections to that I can possibly interview in the future.

Blog 11: Holiday Project Update

Content:

1.  It is important to consistently work on your senior project, whether it is break or we are in school.  What did you do over the break with your senior project?

I believe it is not a top priority to consistently attend mentorship but working on my project frequently is a key due to the research required to learn about different injuries that relate to my topic. Over break I got caught up on my RC notes. I did not go to southlands over break because there was no school and no sports had practice, so i learned more about different injuries.

2.  What was the most important thing you learned from what you did, and why?  What was the source of what you learned?

I learned more about different types of injuries on and off the field, its useful to help diagnose and treat different injuries that I might encounter. I pulled this information from my mentor's Athletic Training book.

3.  If you were going to do a 10 question interview on questions related to answers for your EQ, who would you talk to and why?

I would talk to the athletic trainer at Bassett High School or Mt. Sac due the their vast amounts of experience in their fields of work.

Extra Blog: December

When it comes to taping, many athletic trainers tape according to the textbook and conventional methods taught in there training. This ideology always is a good thing, but in certain situations, efficiency becomes more important than a wrap that is perfect. Brittany (mentor), told me that she doesn't take the basic conventional steps to tape, because most of the time she has to tape a whole team in a short window of time before a game or practice. The methods she uses to tape still perform the same functions, it's just being able to adjust to suit whatever the situations such as a rolled ankle in the middle of a game. In that situation she doesn't have time to make the wrap look pretty and perfect like the books show. This is one of the tips Brittany gave me during mentorship.

Extra blog November

One of the main things I learn at mentorship is being knowledgable and accurate when dealing with injuries. Another main fundamental of being an athletic trainer is being prepared. Giving yourself prep time before games or practice is critical in acting quickly in certain situations. My mentor, Brittany, always arrives to practices or games thirty minutes early so she can prep her taping station or her heal and lace pads. She explained to me that doing these little things prevents them from getting in your way when an injury eventually happens. It allows you to act quicker and does not direct your focus away from diagnosing and treating the injury at hand. 

Blog 10: EQ

1.  I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ.

Essential Question 
 An essential question must:

• Provide a framework for studies (It calls for breadth and depth of research, Is not a yes/no question)
• Take a stance (It allows you to argue some point, Cannot be a recitation of facts or a list)
•  Format (It is specific, The wording makes sense)

2.  Review the following EQs and

• Tell us if each meets the rule of three.
• Tell why they do or don't.

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

 "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

 a.  What is the most important factor in healthy weight loss?

This eq fits the rule of three because, it has detail within the question, and does not have one specific answer to it. 

b.  What is most important to securing a conviction in a criminal investigation?

The best thing this EQ does is be specific  about what they are asking
 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

This EQ asks for debth in the research because it has to do with customer satisfaction and different hair styles. 
 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

This EQ does not fit the rule of three because, it is not detailed and sounds like a question you can answer with one Google search. 

3.  What is the best way an athletic trainer can accurately and quickly diagnose and treat an athletes injury?

Lesson 1 Reflection

Content:

1. Positive Statement

What are you most proud of in your Lesson 1 Presentation and why?
In my lesson, I am most proud of the content/information that I was able to share and teach to my classmates. I also liked sharing what my mentor does for me during my mentorship hours.

2. Questions to Consider
I would give myself a P because I believe I met all of the P requirements and covered as much as I could during the lesson plan.

3. What worked for you in your Lesson 1?
The thing that worked for me during my lesson plan was, I was able to state the main points in my lesson, while still meeting all of the requirements.
4.  (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your Lesson 1?
The thing that didn't work for me was my timing on my presentation, and how prepared I was. If I could go back, I would time out my presentation and practice my presentation. I would also try and make my lesson more organized.