Numerical Score: 95

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As I reflect on my work in this course, I believe a score of 95 best represents my

contributions, engagement, and growth. This rationale highlights what is working,

what I can do better, and how I have contributed both to my learning and to the

learning of my base group and the broader course community. It also integrates my

major deliverables: the Literature Review, Action Research Outline, and final project,

"Empowering Student Learning and Readiness through E-Portfolios at Crosby High

School: An Action Research Plan." Collectively, these works demonstrate how I

applied research and practice to my innovation plan of implementing e-portfolios to

promote student voice, agency, and readiness.

 

What Is Working

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A key strength of my work has been chunking large assignments into manageable tasks, which supported both my consistency and my collaboration with peers. This strategy was particularly effective in preparing the Action Research Outline and the final Action Research Plan, both of which required careful planning and synthesis of multiple components.

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In the Action Research Outline, I wrote: “By focusing on both teacher perceptions and student outcomes, this study seeks to understand how e-portfolios can foster ownership, reflection, and long-term readiness”(Najera Garcia, 2025). This provided the foundation for my final assignment.

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Building on this, the final Action Research Plan "Empowering Student Learning and Readiness through E-Portfolios at Crosby High School" allowed me to expand the outline into a comprehensive, research-driven plan for implementation. In that project, I emphasized: “E-portfolios create a bridge between high school experiences and future opportunities by allowing students to showcase authentic skills, creativity, and resilience beyond standardized transcripts” (Najera Garcia, 2025). This was a capstone demonstration of my ability to apply theory to practice.

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Similarly, my Literature Review provided essential grounding. I highlighted that “E-portfolios bridge the gap between standardized transcripts and authentic student achievement by highlighting creativity, resilience, and 21st-century skills” (Najera Garcia, Literature Review, 2025). This review deepened my understanding of professional learning, technology integration, and student engagement, which all fed into the final plan.

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What I Can Do Better

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Two areas for improvement stand out:

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1. Flexibility in collaboration. While my Action Research Plan emphasized

the importance of shared reflection cycles for implementation, I sometimes

pressured my base group with strict deadlines. Moving forward, I plan to

adopt a more collaborative timeline setting that balances accountability

with flexibility.

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2. Deeper critical questioning.  In the Literature Review, I discussed the

role of questioning and dialogue in professional learning communities

(Darling-Hammond et al., 2017). While I encouraged and affirmed my peers, I could enhance my impact by asking more probing questions in discussion boards that challenge assumptions and stretch ideas further.

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Contributions to My Learning

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This course was transformative for my professional practice as a 504/ESL Coordinator. My major assignments helped me tie research, practice, and innovation together:

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• The Literature Review grounded my understanding in research about student engagement, UbD, and digital learning frameworks.

• The Action Research Outline allowed me to design a feasible, research-informed study plan.

• The Action Research Plan synthesized both into a final, implementable model for Crosby High School.

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For example, in the final plan, I argued that: “Students receiving 504 and ESL services often lack opportunities to showcase strengths beyond test scores; e-portfolios provide a platform to demonstrate growth, resilience, and readiness” (Najera Garcia, Action Research Plan, 2025). This reflects both my research-informed stance and my passion for equity.

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Personally, being the mother of two children with disabilities gave me a lens of urgency for ensuring innovation meets diverse student needs. Professionally, my background as a dyslexia and special education teacher enriched my reflections with lived classroom experience.

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Contributions to the Learning Community

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I collaborated consistently with my base group members: Jasmine, Raul, Rebecca, and Tyituanna. My contributions included:

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• Leadership in structure: Helping the group break down major assignments like the Literature Review and Action Research Outline.

• Constructive feedback: Offering suggestions for clarity, APA citations, and research integration.

• Application of theory to practice: Sharing experiences from my coordinator and teaching roles to ground theoretical discussions.

• Early posting: Consistently submitting discussion boards early so others had time to engage.​

• In forums, I enriched the learning community by posting both research-supported ideas and lived experiences.

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Evidence of Meeting Course Expectations​

• Revised all assignments and reflected on revisions → 5315 E-portfolio.

• Completed all readings and resources → Reflected in Discussion Boards.

• Literature Review → Literature Review Final

• Action Research Outline → Action Research Outline Final.

• Action Research Plan → Action Research Final.

• Met all deadlines→ Posted discussion boards 4 days early.

• Leadership in base group→ Structured collaborative timelines.

• APA citations → Verified using Purdue OWL.

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Conclusion​

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Through this course, I have demonstrated consistency, leadership, and reflective growth. My Literature Review, Action Research Outline, and final Action Research Plan represent the arc of my learning, from building a research foundation to designing a study to producing a practical, equity-driven plan for my school. My innovation plan for e-portfolios reflects both scholarly grounding and authentic personal/professional passion.​

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I recognize that I need to continue growing in flexibility and deeper questioning, but I am confident that I have shown strong engagement, leadership, and research-informed contributions. For these reasons, I believe a score of 95 best reflects my performance.

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