Learning about PBIS and then being able to see it implemented in the school I volunteered at just demonstrated how these newer, more modern techniques work for students and teachers. Learning about formal and informal assessments and then putting the knowledge into practice was helpful as it showed me the difference between the two and how each is unique depending on what you are assessing. Prior to this course I had very little knowledge of the discipline and suspension procedures involved with a student with a disability. Being able to determine whether or not a student performed an action due to failure to implement the IEP or whether or not it was directly related to the disability is very fair to all students. Before these laws, students were unfairly disciplined and were not protected by the laws. Learning about cooperative learning was probably my favorite assignment in this course. I have always been a big fan of group learning and being able to learn so much more about the dynamics of cooperative learning and being able to compare it to collaborative learning was very interesting for me. I am excited to do more training on cooperative learning techniques so I can one day implement them in my classroom. In the Content Knowledge and Content Application category, I would rate myself as having an acceptable skill level. I feel that as I progress through my studies in this program and gain more classroom experience, I will improve in my skill level. It is difficult to fully understand something until you can apply the knowledge about it. This is the main reason why I am a fan of hands-on and group learning, because I learn best this way and I know many others do the same