Today, I answered two questions in class.
1. Reflect what you learned in class and evaluate
(a)
Today, I have learned three important theorems in teaching and learning. First theorem suggest to us that learning can be throught external stimulations. For example, a teacher gives gifts to her/his students who achieve certain level of learning, to get reinforcement in learning process. Second theorem tells us that we should focus on internal force of learning. For example, we need to motivate student to have a good attitude to think and remember on process of learning. Third theorem focuses on interactive in learining. It is a student-based learning where student's previous learning, and authetic of learning are important elements.
I personally feel that these three theorems are pointing out three different perspective in a learning process. Therefore, we can combine them together and implement them simultaneously to improve our teaching and learning. Innovation is the most important in this context.
(b)
Today, I also have learned on some important things on student-centred learning approach. This is quite different from what I practiced before - which is more on teacher-centred learning approach. The first student-centred learning approach is Project-based learning, which using authetic project. This project can divide into small stages, where students can have their learning stage by stage. Finally, they will produce a product (which real, can be used, can be learned, can be touched) and they wouldnt forget what they have learned.
The second student-centred learning approach is Problem-based learning. In problem-based learning, we give student a authetic and real problem. Let them solve the problem. Student are actively solved the problem and from the problem solving process, they learn the new knowledge based on their existing knowledge. For example, if we want students to learn about commerce; we give students a project on how to register a company in Malaysia.
The third student-centred learning approach is case-based learning. In case-based learning, we provide student with a relevant and interesting case. Then, student will discuss the case and answer questions which are provative and fruitful in developing student's thinking and communication skills. Students will discuss the case in groups and guided by teacher.
I personallly believe that there are a different way of teaching. However, it can very time-consuming and it is not suitable for big class. So, we can combine both the teacher-centred and student-centred learning approach. For instance, in a subject, we can use problem-based learning apporach in certain chapter, while other chapter still use teacher-centred approach.
(c)
Today, I learned how to use WebQuest in teaching. This website is very interesting and very helpful in our teaching. However, I may still take a long time to learn how to use it effectively.
(d)
Today, I started to think "can we solve the problem of student in class (such as do not submit homework/project) using technology that i have learned in these three days?". It appears that these tool may able to help. For instance, blog and wiki can be used as platform for student to prepare, complete and submit their project/homework. This is because our students are in cyber-aged and lazy in traditional ways of preparing project/homework. The online methods of doing project/homework can be attractive to them. so, why not we have a try on this?
2. 不久的將來，你會先試驗這些工具在私人事务上嗎? (非學生的學習上) .
(1-none, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7-very much) Why?
Required: Blog, wiki, Prezi, bubbl, delicious (Optional)
Answer: 6.
The tool that I will use the most is Prezi because it has a colourful picture, and easy to use (even better than powerpoint). For me, it is amazing tool and I will definitely use it.
I am still not familiar with wiki and delicious. I am not sure about what wiki's function and how it can be helpful for me in my personal life. For delicious, i still not able to log into this website and experiencing on it.
For bubl'us, i found that it is very useful in drawing graph. I have tried to draw a family tree of me. Anyone who are interested, pls go and have a look!
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