This week had been hectic!
From writing ABCD objectives( in Week 2) to writing the
whole lesson plans during this week and then reflecting on how they went-seems
a week was short for them! It also reflects upon the pace with which the
course is moving. Sean-our tutor- himself recognized the handwork we are putting into this course. I must say that this class of ours is a mixed competence class.
May be for some it must be taking a lot of effort and time to cope with the
pace of the course. Yet, some are so experienced in their field that I often
see them giving very healthy and useful tips on the discussion panel to the
others.
While searching through various websites, it was like
discovering a new world of lesson plans and activities. But the problem is that,
in my context, we have to follow the syllabus of the text book board while
teaching in our classes. The courses have to be covered within the given time
frame before the take their Detention Examinations and preparation leave (Preps).
We are usually so tied up with the routine way of covering courses that it
leaves very little room for experimentation.
I must say that my students are quite bewildered by the new
activities that I have discovered during the web browsing. When I took their feedback,
they thought that it was important to cover the compulsory course components
first, and go on with these kinds of activities once we are done with them.
Bringing changes in the educational system is an evolutionary
process perhaps. I am saving the lesson plans and activities to be used in
classes while interspersing them with their routine syllabus covering. It’s
adapting to the context.Like many of the readers have done many times.
Yusra Anwar
Dear Yusra,
ReplyDeleteFirst of all, thank you for stopping by at my blog and commenting.
I do agree with you that Week 4 was really hectic. There was so much to read, so many websites to search through, so much to discuss and write about. Just like you, I also have the impression that so many of our colleagues have shown some outstanding competences, which has led to fruitful discussions and feedback. However, one must not forget that we are all here to learn, and not to compete.
I can fully understand your students and their bewilderment about the new activities you were proposing. Bringing changes in the educational system is an evolutionary, but I’d also say, a revolutionary process. There are usually sides that go for and vote against proposed changes. I hope that the ones we’re going to make after this webskills course will eventually bring benefits to everyone.
I look forward to reading about your reflections on Week 5.
Best,
Maida