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Title: Eagle Project Date: October 2010 Artifact description: The following artifact is a two-sided page with pictures
of those who contributed towards completing my eagle project. My eagle project, the final project a Boy Scout must complete to successfully receive Eagle Scout status, consisted of refurbishing the outdoor recreational area at the Stephenson County Nursing Center in Freeport, IL. These pictures include people working, myself smiling with the head of the Stephenson County Nursing Center, and the final product we completed. Wisconsin Teacher Licensure Standard Alignment: This presentation best aligns with standard ten: Collaboration-The teacher fosters relationships with school colleagues, parents, and agencies in the larger community to support pupil learning and well-being and acts with integrity, fairness and in an ethical manner. This best aligns with Standard ten as I did all of the planning, contacting, and leading with this Eagle Scout project. Essentially, what this consisted of, was making a contact with the Stephenson County Nursing Centers director. From there, I inquired of any potential projects that could be done to serve the residents. After discovering that I would be able to refurbish the recreational area outside, I began planning with haste. I set a date, handed out a flyer to my troop and members of the community, obtained the necessary tools, and bought refreshments for the workers. Furthermore, I maintained a professional attitude and demeanor while making sure everything was getting done efficiently on the day of the project. An example of this is when one of the workers from the nursing center showed up two hours late, thus delaying our starting process by two hours. I simply told him that we are here, ready to work. At that moment the worker felt accepted and felt that I had treated him in ethical and fair manner. This project repaired, made, or polished benches, poles, gutters, faded black-top, cracks, and picnic tables. I am more competent now in this standard because I was able to collaborate with family, friends, and community members alike. One of the most difficult parts about putting together this eagle project was making the reach out to each individual to help in the project. It was interesting to see how well a group of people from many different walks of life was able to come together and work hard. When problems would arise, such as one of the workers showing up two hours late, I was able to be fair and ethical towards them by forgiving them when they apologized and simply asking how I can help. This was a great lesson, as working with people can be an unpredictable experience. UW-Platteville School of Educational Knowledge, Skill, Disposition Statement Alignment:
This experience best aligns with KSD4.f: The candidate is able to assume a leadership role among colleagues and is supportive and cooperative with peers and volunteers, and serves as a participant and leader in school events and school and district projects. This best aligns with KSD4f because an Eagle project is the final project in a club that efficiently teaches responsibility, service, and discipline. I successfully led between fifteen and twenty people during the day of my project and kept everyone happy and on task. This was a great experience seeing that, as a teacher, I will have constant involvement with teachers, parents, and other members of the community. It is of the utmost importance to be able to present yourself in a manner that shows support and leadership simultaneously. Along with these great attributes I was able show, I served those in a way who wouldnt have been able to otherwise. I am more competent after this experience because it taught me leadership throughout the entire process. An Eagle project is the final project and the Boy Scout is expected to take care of all details. I was able to do all of the contacting, ordering of supplies, delegating of responsibilities, management, thank you letters, and contact with the citys newspaper. Having the opportunity to take on a large project was extremely rewarding as I now have a process to abide by. Secondary KSDs: KSD2.a Creates an environment of respect and rapport KSD3.e Demonstrates flexibility and responsiveness KSD4.c Communicates with families Reflection: In my endeavor of completing my Eagle Project I learned many things about the real world. Consistency, leadership, flexibility, patience, persistence are all characteristics one must have to be an effective leader. In my experience, leadership is at the top of my priorities when heading a project like I did. While it may seem redundant, being a leader does not mean telling others what to do. A leader is there to listen to any issues, solves problems, encourages others, works hard, and shows the correct way for something to be done by example at times. I am thrilled to have had this experience in leading my parents, peers, and members of the community for a better cause. What I learned about teaching/learning: As I mentioned previously, a leader should hold many characteristics. As I reflected specifically on teaching, I discovered that planning, persistence, and being proactive is extremely valuable. Through the whole process of this project I had to plan each detail. If I had not been persistent, it would have not happened, and I had to actively make decisions to have a successful project. By
being a planner, persistent, and proactive students will find comfort in that structure and will not doubt your intentions, teaching, and work ethic. What I learned about myself as a prospective educator: I learned that you truly must have a deep care for others to be a teacher or leader. While you may weary and want to give up, you cannot and must be a consistent encourager and example for those who are weary themselves. Being a leader is something that can be worked on each and every day, and in an effort to be a successful educator I will practice this by leading my peers by example, being an active helper at home, and leading my co-workers when possible.

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