Feedback Strategies

Be a Mirror: Give Readers Feedback That Fosters a Growth Mindset

I liked this article because there are five qualities of feedback that they mention for growth mindset - be specific, focus on what the reader is doing, focus on the process, make sure it can transfer, and take yourself out of the feedback. I find it interesting how it is using the content of the piece to comprise the feedback. 

Preschoolers and Praise: What Kinds of Messages Help Kids Grow?

I agree with this article. It is important to obtain a growth mindset. When faced with challenges and failures, it is important to view them as a learning process rather than an unconquerable obstacle. The way feedback is said, it encourages a type of thinking by the reiteration of the feedback. Words have power.  

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Topic Research: Parvati

For my project, I think I would like to focus on Parvati. Parvati is a strong woman who knows who she loves. It is interesting to read all the stories about her and Shiva with all the variations. They are the definition of a power couple

Shiva Parvati
In this story, Parvati pursues Shiva. Although, Shiva was not interested into Parvati. Shiva disguises himself to test Parvati's love to  him. Convinced, they get married and defeat Taraka.

Shiva the Fisherman
During this story, Shiva cursed Parvati to be born as a fisherwoman. Shiva becomes a fisherman. In his attempts to win Parvati's hand in marriage, he defeats a shark who was wrecking havoc in the village. It seems like Shiva's courting antics continue in many lifetimes.

Karttikeya
Krattikeya is the son of Parvati and Shiva. He is known as the Hindu god of war. He is also the brother of Ganesha. He was the first born of Shiva. He was born to defeat the demon Taraka.

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Week 3 Story: The Golden Gazelle

The Golden Gazelle

Maricha was desperate.

She wanted to have Rama for herself. She deserved Rama, not Sita. Although Rama assumed that Maricha was out to kill Rama, that was far from true. Maricha had young love, the type of love that made girls bully boys. Rama misunderstood. Unsure of what to do, Maricha ran deep into the forest until she stumbled upon a clearing. In the clearing, there was a small fountain with one center spew. Maricha sobbed into the fountain filling it with her tears. A lighted figure appeared in front of her.

“Hello Maricha, my name is Raven. I would like to present you with an offer,” said Raven.

“Yes?” replied Maricha.

“How would you like to get rid of Sita?”

“I would very much like that.”

“Then listen to my plan.”

Raven turned Maricha into a beautiful golden gazelle. As the golden gazelle grazed the grass, Sita beheld it. Immediately she knew she wanted the gazelle in the palace grounds. Rama so in love with Sita could not refuse her request. Just like a lion on the hunt, Rama ran after the gazelle. As Maricha ran in the forest, deeper and deeper, she started to become afraid. She did not want to become someone else’s property, especially not Sita’s. But if all went according to plan, Raven just needed Rama far away from Sita.

When Raven sensed that the gazelle and Rama were out of the vicinity, he began his plan. Raven had been planning ever since he first laid eyes on Sita 5 years ago. For the first time in 300 years, he fell in love due to her beauty and grace. With Rama out of the picture, Raven was able to capture Sita with no trouble.  

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Author's Note: Sita becomes enamored by a golden deer. She requests that Rama obtain it for her. Because Rama loves her, he tries to get the golden deer, falling into Ravana's plan. Ravana wanted to kidnap Sita. While, Rama was hunting the golden deer. he realized how unnatural the deer moved. He came to the conclusion to kill the golden deer rather than capture the deer for Sita. Unfortunately, while Rama killed Maricha, Maricha cried out imitating Rama. Sita went to seek out Rama, Ravana kidnapped her.

Bibliography: "Ramayana - The Golden Deer" from Indian Myth and Legend by Donald A. Mackenzie. Web Source.

Reading Notes: Ramayana PDE Part B

The Golden Deer

Main Character:
Maricha
Rama
Sita

Summary:
Sita becomes enamored by a golden deer. She requests that Rama obtain it for her. Because Rama loves her, he tries to get the golden deer, falling into Ravana's plan. Ravana wanted to kidnap Sita. While, Rama was hunting the golden deer. he realized how unnatural the deer moved. He came to the conclusion to kill the golden deer rather than capture the deer for Sita. Unfortunately, while Rama killed Maricha, Maricha cried out imitating Rama. Sita went to seek out Rama, Ravana kidnapped her.

Setting: 
In the forest of Tataka

Story Idea: 
I would want to tell the story in the Maricha's point of view. There must have been a reason to why Maricha decided to join forces with Ravana. There is two sides to each story. How did Maricha feel when Rama tried to kill him? I could only imagine what was going through his mind when he managed to escape alive.

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Bibliography: "Ramayana - The Golden Deer" from Indian Myth and Legend. Web Source. 

Reading Notes: Ramayana, Part A

Ramayana: Part A

Main Character:

Dasharatha

Rama

Sita

Lakshmana

Manthara

Summary: It would seem that Dasharatha, a mighty king, is unable to bear any sons from his three queens, Kaushalya, Kaikeyi, and Sumitra. In a desperate attempt, he performed the Ashwamedha, a horse sacrifice to the gods. Brahma, Vishnu, Shiva, and Indra came and promised that four sons would be born. The sons - Rama, Bharata, Lakshmana, and Shatrughna - had the marks of Vishnu. One day, Rama and Lakshmana set out on a quest with Vishvamitra. Visgvamitra told Rama a legend of a king named Ayodhya, who could not have children like Rama's father. Therefore, he asked the gods for their graces. He was granted Asamanja. Sagara tried to do a horse sacrifice, however the horse ran away. He sent his sons to find it, only to be reduced to ashes. Ayodhya, son of Asamanja, found the horse and helped complete the sacrifice. Rama found a holy wood which broke Ahalya's curse and brought he back to life. Rama falls in love with Princess Sita, whom their past avatars, Vishnu and Lakshmi, were also in love. The King uses this opportunity to conduct a competition between the two men. The successful suitor wins the hand of his daughter. The challenge is to bend the bow of Shiva. At the wedding of Rama and Sita, Rama's other brothers were able to find suitable brides from Janaka's family. King Dasharatha must make a choice between which son should carry the royal blood line. The house servant comes to find out that Rama was chosen and is unpleased. 

Setting: Hindustan

Story Idea: I would want to tell the story in the different points of views of the three wives to Dasharatha. I could only imagine the amount of drama that would occur in the royal household. It would be a Hindu version of the TLC Sister wives. Each mother would, of course, believe their son is the best regardless of what they have done. It would be interesting to see how each wife defends their son. Especially since one of them was able to convince the king to banish Rama. 

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Bibliography: Reading Part A. from PDE of Ramayana Indian Epics: Images and PDE Epics. Web Source. 

Tech Tip: Canvas Calendar

I have not been one to use electronic calendars, so this was my first time really utilizing it. It is such a useful tool, I do not know why I didn't use it before! It is a great way for me to glance at my schedule and see exactly what I have planned. I was able to put my class, work, and study schedule. Along with that, I started putting my meeting times and hang outs with friends on there. I am feel more organized and less flustered with daunting tasks that lie ahead.