Active Learning Writing Expectations and Assessment TRI method

Active Learning Writing Expectations and Assessment TRI method Final Project Defined Writing 101 1 Last Thing

Active Learning and Assessment • Assessments for the course consist of OPEN RESPONSE Questions (what – why – how) • Answers must be ALL of high quality to get ALL of the points (TRI) *Open Response Questions measure both what you know and what you can and will do with this knowledge (Active Learning) • Responses are reflections on Coaching • Assignment are NOT ESSAY’s = They are Portfolio’s *Essay Questions measure only what you know – Portfolio tells us how you will apply the research and information you have learned • Assignments = scaffold technique to Portfolio *sequence of tasks that build toward final project

Final Project Defined What is a coaching portfolio? • A tool that provides a potential employer insight on you as a coach and a person (working resume) • The Portfolio should be a direct reflection of your leadership and management philosophies on building a quality athletic program (collection of sample work) • The Portfolio should be a direct reflection of you and your philosophies on ethics, sport, teaching, coaching and life • The Portfolio should provide a look at how you would build your own program If you were the head coach (HC) • The Portfolio should contain information that shows-demonstrates-supports your philosophies (Illustrations) • The format needs to be bold (follow rubric order – easy to follow), yet detailed in content (what – why – how) • MUST use Headers (for each section) –easy on the eyes

Writing 101 • TRI method T = Thesis (main point or your position) *WHAT R = Reinforce or Reference (support) *WHY I = Illustrate (example – visual / story / etc…) *HOW

Thesis • What is a Thesis Statement? • A thesis statement is a sentence that articulates your main point. It should be clear, concise, arguable, and present your position. The writing assignments (see rubrics) for this class should start with a thesis statement addressing each section.

How to write a Thesis Statement • A thesis statement should not “announce” your topic, but should provide a point of view that you will defend in your portfolio. This does not mean it should just be an opinion statement – it should be an argument that you support with evidence (R and I) • Ideally, you should sum up argument in 1 sentence (make it stick with your audience) • Best to start (each section of rubric) with Thesis

How to start designing Thesis • #1 – do your research (readings + notes) • #2 – start in reverse order • Example – figure out what you will use to Reinforce (references) and Illustrations = Evidence you will use to design your Thesis Statement (KEEP an OPEN MIND) – might gain a new perspective or learn something new! • Once you have an idea for your Thesis – go back to the Rubric and read instructions – make sure Thesis FITS what rubric asks for

1 Last Thing • Can my Thesis change? • Absolutely – when you finish writing your assignment – revisit your thesis statement(s) and see if they connect to one-another • TEST #1 – it should be easy to pick out Thesis #2 – it should have a stickiness to it #3 – Remember TRI method (support position)