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Intended Action: Finalise Project Proposal to submit Monday 16th

What Actually Happened: Had to reword and cull down on many sections that were over the word limit, completed readings for literature review and finished writing that section, as well as keeping a list of further texts to explore for the final report. Also finished my reflections.

 Comments/Reflections: I am feeling overwhelmed. This project proposal is due, and I have a number of things I’m hoping to get done before Prac starts, and that’s only 2 weeks away. I don’t know how I’m going to manage it. I mean, I probably will… and at least I don’t have EQ interviews to worry about… but I just feel like I have a thousands things to do and no time to do them in. At least is assignment is almost over (for the time being). I’ve noticed a certain trend occurring in the tasks that I must do, and the tasks that I want to do – for example I am really excited for my Professional Portfolio (I’m creating a website) and I find myself inadvertently focusing and planning it, while a task like the Narratives task, where I must remember past events and analyse things – I find myself avoiding it. I’ve not yet discovered the reasons for this, just that it’s interesting to note. I am still a little at a loss for how exactly my research on prac will pan out, but I feel better knowing I have the support of my teachers in the endeavour.

Notes to remind me what texts to find when I can…

Date of Birth and Its Effect upon Performance in School over Subsequent Years. Olson, George. (1989-04-01) ISSN: ERIC-RIE0

Smart State ‘dumbs down’ Sunday Mail, The (Brisbane), AUG 29, 2004

The dangers of a national curriculum Age, The (Melbourne), Jul 21, 2003

Effects of Accelerated Instruction on Students

1. James A. Kulik
2. Chen-Lin C. Kulik

Social, Emotional, and Behavioral Adjustment of Accelerated Students, Students in Gifted Classes, and Regular Students in Eighth Grade 

1. Micheal F. Sayler William K. Brookshire