May Blog

     During the month of may every senior had deadlines dealing with senior presentation stuff. The first deadline all of the seniors had to deal with was I search paper. I was able to complete that project with ease during may just because we were working on the project with Mrs Ortega for the past few weeks in English Class. So that is was the first deadline the seniors had to deal with and if you kept up with all of the assignments in that class it you were fine.

     Our second deadline was coming up with activities for our final presentations and that was extremely easy to come up with. The reason being was because I was able to look at other students activities and make mine better. The assignment was to present to the class and have the students recommend things to make your presentation better.

     The final major task that the seniors had to complete was senior project presentations where we had to complete an hour presentation on our senior topic. We had to add the activity in the presentation and make sure it works with the information you were giving during senior presentation.

     After the presentation was done I was able to wrap up the year over all with just the junior interview to finish which should be very easy.

Title: Blog 23: Senior Project Reflectio

(1) Positive Statement
What are you most proud of in your block presentation and/or your senior project? Why?

The thing that I am most proud of during my presentation was of how I set the presentation up. I was able to present my information and tie it in with my activity and have answer my EQ through the activity itself.


(2) Questions to Consider
a.     What assessment would you give yourself on your block presentation (self-assessment)?
AE       P          AP       CR       NC

P/AE

b.     What assessment would you give yourself on your overall senior project (self-assessment)?
AE       P          AP       CR       NC

AP

(3) What worked for you in your senior project?

The thing that I think worked for me over the course of senior project was I had a dog to test on and see my training methods unfold over the course of the year. The audience really liked that I had actual proof of a dog that is being trained.

(4) (What didn't work) If you had a time machine, what would you have done differently to improve your senior project if you could go back in time?

I think the only complaints about my presentation that people had was me being monotone and not enthusiastic because it was hard to follow sometimes. So what I would do if I was given the opportunity is be more enthusiastic during the presentation.

(5) Finding Value

How has the senior project been helpful to you in your future endeavors?   Be specific and use examples.

I think learning dog training is a skill that all pet owners should know just because of how important it is to own a pet. The way it will help me with my future endeavors is it teaches me to deal with how personalities are formed.

Blog 22: Mentorship

 Mentorship

Content:

LIA Response to blog:

    Literal

·     Log of specific hours with a total and a description of your duties updated on the right hand side of your blog 

·     Contact Name and Mentorship Place

    Interpretive

    The most important thing I learned during my mentorship was to train a pitbull puppy all the way til it is grown. The reason why I think that this is important is because my senior topic is "How can a dog trainer successfully train a dog that is known for aggression?" and everything I learned during my mentroship worked towards answering it.

   Applied

     How has what you’ve done helped you to answer your EQ?

My essential question is  "How can a dog trainer successfully train a dog that is known for aggression?" and like I stated earlier the stuff I learned during mentorship all worked towards my essential question. I did stuff that answered the EQ like Early Socialization and Reinforcement.

*Please do not turn in your mentorship hours to the office.  After we collect the total list from all seniors, we will turn in one piece of paper with all hours for everybody.  It is counted as 50 hours of the 200 you need in order to graduate from I-Poly.  The 10 hours in the summer have already been added to your community service total.

Grading Criteria (May 13^th)

• 50 hours completed (50 from the academic year)

• LIA response (submitted to your blog)

• Essential question connection

Exit Interview

Content:

(1) What is your essential question, and what are your answers?  What is your best answer and why?

  How can a dog trainer successfully train a dog that is known for aggression?

(2) What process did you take to arrive at this answer?

The process I took to finding these answers were I had learned all of these through experience rather than research. For example I used my independent component time to test out training methods which eventually became my answer to my essential question. 

(3) What problems did you face?  How did you resolve them?

-The problems that I came across over the course of my senior project were It was very difficult to find a topic I wanted to do for the rest of the Year. 

-The way I resolved  this was all based on timing I was stuck with a pitiful puppy right when school started   and ended up choosing this topic.

-My second problem was finding different types of people to interview and work with.

-What I did to solve this was I asked my mentor for different types people I could go to so I ended up going to places like training programs. 

(4) What are the two most significant sources you used to answer your essential question and why?

One of my significant sources was obviously my mentor just because they literally guided my through my senior project as well as helping me finding my answers to my essential question. 

My second source that I found very successful was I found the research I got during research check to be very helpful because I was exposed to multiple ideas from multiple dog trainers. I thought this was good because I was able form my ideas after reading everyone.

Apri

April Blog Post

Over the month of April I was going through a bit of a family crisis but luckily I was able to complete some of my stuff that is due for senior project. I was able to complete my independent component which led me to finding a third answer to my essential question. The source I used was " Dog training Expertise: Basic Manners for the Family Dog,

Another thing I was able to complete was my mentor ship hours which leaves me with all the tasks that are happening in may like I-Search, Exit Interview. and Senior Presentations,

LITERAL

(a)I, student Janus Navarro, affirm that I completed my independent component which represents _30__ hours of work.

(b) Cite your source regarding who or what article or book helped you complete the independent component.

"Pet Expertise Dog Training Guide: Basic Manners for the family"

(c) Update your Independent Component 2 Log (which should be under your Senior Project Hours link)

(d) Explain what you completed.   

I used these 30 hours as a way to get more information. I experimented with all of my essential question answers to see which answer is the most useful. The reason why I made this my independent component is because I need a final answer and I used the time as a way to get an answer I wanted.

INTERPRETIVE 


The evidence is above and are some of the stuff I recorded over the course of my independent component and the books are the books that I was recommended to use during my independent component  
APPLIED

How did the component help you answer your EQ? Please include specific examples to illustrate how it helped. 

The whole purpose of this independent component was to get a best answer to my essential question. My answers were types of training methods so I experimented with using them with my dog. For example house breaking and nipping I learned about it and tried using my training methods to see which answers is more useful for other things.

March Additional Blog

March Blog

            For the month of march I mainly worked on forming answers for my senior topic as well as trying to finish my independent component 2. I think that this month was kind of tedious when it came to senior project because of preparing for interview 4 and trying to find questions I could ask my mentor because I am kind of started losing ideas about questions regarding my senior topic.

         

            When It came to finding answers to my senior topic It was extremely easy getting answers it was just a matter of going back to old sources and previous interviews. I guess a major struggle I got when getting my answers was choosing my answers because my first answer all my answers could be an answer to my EQ.

Title: Fourth Interview Questions

1) How important is it to socialize a dog?

2) How would you explain classical conditioning?

3) How could I use classical conditioning while training a dog?

4) Do you think not training a dog is ok?

5) How would you explain operant conditioning?

6)How should I use it when training a dog?

7)Which is more useful operant or classical conditioning?

8) Should negative reinforcement ever be implemented in training?

9) What methods do most dog trainers use?

10) What is the most difficult task when training a dog?

11) How useful is repetition when training?

12) Should it be used with other types of training methods?

13) Do any of these methods interfere with others while training?

14) Is there a specific number of people who could train a dog?

15) Should I use rewards when training a dog?

16) Could anyone get by not training a dog?

17) How useful is it to take a dog outside?

18) How skillful does a dog trainer need to be to train a dog?

19) How important is behavioral trainer compared to the other methods of training?

20) Is obedience training a method all dog trainers should use?

Blog 17 Answer 3

Answer 3

1.  What is your EQ?
How can a dog trainer successfully train a dog that is known for aggression.

2.  What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
One way to successfully train a dog that is known for aggression is through early socialization meaning exposing it to as many things as possible

3.  What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Another way to successfully train a dog is through reinforcement either positive or negative.

4. What  is your third answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
My third and final answer for my essential question is through classical conditioning.

5.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.

• It creates habits.
• It sets boundaries for the dog when in public places and around people.
• It teaches the dog how to act in certain situations.

6.  What printed source best supports your answer?

"Handbook of classical Conditioning" by David Lavond and Joseph Steinmetz has a series of experiments conducted with classical conditioning.

7.  What other source supports your answer?

The Famous Pavlov's dogs experiment is a source to support my answer because it is the first discovered method of classical conditioning.

7.  Tie this together with a concluding thought.

Classical Conditioning is a method of dog training that sets habits and boundaries when training a dog.

Answer 2

1.  What is your EQ?
How can a dog trainer successfully train a dog that is known for aggression.

2.  What is your first answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
One way to successfully train a dog that is known for aggression is through early socialization meaning exposing it to as many things as possible

3.  What is your second answer? (In complete thesis statement format)
Another way to successfully train a dog is through reinforcement either positive or negative.

4.  List three reasons your answer is true with a real-world application for each.
* Using reinforcement whether positive or negative have proven to have an influence on behavior.

*Positive reinforcement is very effective in many ways and is a lot more effective when teaching a dog cause it gives the dog a reason to learn.

*Negative reinforcement teaches the dog that the dogs previous actions are not wanted in the owners home,


5.  What printed source best supports your answer?
 The power of positive dog training is a book about how you could you positive tools to train a dog which is more effective.

6.  What other source supports your answer?
On the humane society there is an article called Dogs: Positive reinforcement and it has a ton of information to further support my answer.

7.  Tie this together with a  concluding thought.
Dog training is is successful through many methods but some are more effective than others.

Blog Post 15

1. What I plan on doing for my independent component is training a dog from a dog training book and keep record of it in my log.

2. To meet the expectations I will only count the hours I am outside training the dog to make sure I am putting in full effort to it.

3. The way this will help me explore this topic in depth is my senior topic is dog training and training a dog will be the best way to learn my topic

4 Made a section on log for hours.

Blog 14 Independent Component

Independent Component 1

a) I JJ Navarro affirm that I completed independent component which represents 30 hours of work.

b) The source I used was "Dog training for dummies"  to help guide me through the independent component.

c)  Updated Hours 

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/1oRx2hooN1OP6SSdnULBorhn_M2CrasewYdEpAd8fv2U/edit?usp=sharing

d) What I completed was 30 hours of training a dog through socialization and positive reinforcement and repetition.

Interpretive 

 The significance of the project is to do what my senior topic is about and that is dog training so basically that is what I did I trained a dog for weeks while learning from a dog trainer. So I had to teach it to sit when told, to be able to tolerate people. I also had to house train the dog as well as teach it to tolerate cats and relatives.

Applied 

The way that this independent component has helped me understand the topic of dog training is I actually got 30 hours of experience training a dog which is the best way in understanding how to train a dog. Some specific examples are bringing a dog to a dog park so that can socialize and not view everyone as an enemy. Another example would be exercising the dog so that it burns of energy so that when it is at home it isn't biting and destroying things around the house. 

Lesson 2 Reflection

Lesson 2 Reflection

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

The thing I am most proud of in lesson 2 is I always had information to give so I met time perfectly.

2.a    What assessment would you give yourself on your lesson 2 presentation?

a) P

b) I think that I deserve this because I met all requirements easily.

3)What worked for you in lesson 2?

I was able to separate time perfectly just like in the contract.

4) What didn't work?

The thing that didn't work was the activity could' have included everyone.

5)What do you think answer 2 would be?

Positive Reinforcement

Blog 10

1.   Review this.  Confirm by stating "I reviewed the rule of three for writing an EQ."

Essential Question 
Once a topic is chosen, the student will develop a working essential question.  The purpose of the working essential question is to help the student build a strong foundation of research which will allow him or her to create an essential question that encourages depth and rigor in the chosen topic.  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?

No the questions doesn't have any depth, you could find the answer online. You can't really take a stance. It isn't that specific.

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

Yes you can answer the question only through research. You can take a stance. The question is specific.

 c.  What is most important in creating a hairstyle that best satisfies a customer?

No the answer is basically opinion. You can't take a stance on this. This question is formatted but does not meet rule of three.

 d.  How can an anesthesiologist best treat chronic pain?

Yes, could be found from time of research. Yes you could take a stance on this. This questions is perfectly formatted.

Blog 9 Reflection

What are you most proud of in your presentation and why?

I was proud that I was able to say all of the information I needed to say after the bad transition from hook to the introduction.

What assessment would you give yourself on your lesson 1 presentation?

I think i deserve an AP because the only think the only thing that could of docked me would be not turning in the final lesson plan on the correct date.

What worked for you in your lesson 1?

I think one thing I kind of did well was explaining my independent component are engaging the audience with a great hook.

What did't work?

During my hook it ran on longer than it was supposed to be and one of the answers from the audience kind of messed up my transition.

October Additional Blog

This month I was basically doing the same thing as last month during my volunteering I do have some schedule but it changes based on who is actually there. What I am doing that is something I want to point out is that I've been working on my independent component with my dad basically he has had multiple dogs when he was younger and he knows how to train them so basically I have been house training the dog. To be honest it is a lot easier than I thought because so far he the dog knows when to sit and knows not to go in the house. One thing that I am working on is trying to be more social with our cats so he doesn't get crazy in public

Blog 7 Independent Component

1)  Well my topic is Veterinarian and what veterinarians do is care for dogs or other animals. My brother recently got a puppy and I want to be able to take care of it as my independent component.

2) To meet the expectation I would have to do multiple things that have to tie in with the dogs health.
The first being feeding it right, another one the dog doesn't have all its shots yet so take the dog for its shots, after that I would be able take it into social areas like parts to get exercise and to teach it to become more social.

3) The way this whole thing would tie in with my senior project is. I would learn to take care of the dog and learn to keep it healthy. Again my senior topic is a Veterinarian and I think learning to care and keep the dog healthy helps with my senior project topic

September Additional Blog post

This month basically what was up to I was volunteering was I did small tasks like observe help the vet with small tasks like moving equipment and stuff like that, basically I am doing all the stuff all new people do when they enter a new environment. Also we are planning a schedule on what days to go in the only thing we need is to find the right time to work around each others schedules.

To clarify some possible questions I think that I would be doing more serious stuff around the time after my second interview just cause it will make the whole thing more serious. I wasn't able to get any pictures to show progression this month but there should be some next month with a possible webpage I might make around my project. I think that would be cool to add because I am taking the html elective and could show progression at the same time.

Blog 6

Second Interview Preparation

1) My mentor is Richard Navarro he works as the manager at private owned business.

2) How do you like working there?

    Are there down sides to working there?

    Are you doing anything to further yourself in the field?

    Do you need anything to further yourself in the field?

    Would you consider this career to another person?

Blog 5 Mentor ship Research and reflection

 Mentor ship Research and Reflection 

1. My experience when looking for a mentor is kind of difficult because when you meet someone and ask someone they don't really want to say no to you so they yes and later that person flakes on you leaving you looking for a last minute person. So my experience so far is difficult but I think I will get someone sooner or later.

2.The article that I found most useful so far was one about how social skills contribute to management. I am planning on using it this Friday for research check.