journals (Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Collaborative diary keeping has been found to be instrumental in developing a critical reflection on teaching (Xu, 2009). Studies conducted on collaborative diary keeping have associated the same practice with several benefits to self-development among second language teachers (Orem, 2001; Richards, 1995; Xu, 2009). Firstly, the awareness of classroom process and a deep consideration of the same process was improved significantly. Secondly, the collective diary keeping
Qualitative Data I have also collected some lived experiences (reflections) and suggestions to improve the effectiveness of lecture method through open ended questions. I requested to all participants but only eleven research participants (9.2%) voluntarily responded by writing on provided one blank paper. Those reflections and suggestions are presented below as it is. However, to maintain the confidentiality of the research participants and to be ethically correct the original personal information
English speaking students. Journal writing, a new trend in English language teaching, can be used to improve students’ ability to write in English because it provides students with sources for language and writing improvement. The current research paper aims at identifying the methods through which writing skill in ESL/EFL classes can be taught and enhanced through journal writing. It provides various practical activities for journal writing teachers can use to enhance English
DEPOSITS are the principles that every teacher and teacher candidate should think about in the classroom. DEPOSITS give a clear understanding of the expectations of the teacher. The roles of the teacher are to be a motivator, role model, and provider of knowledge. This is in regards to what a teacher should stand for and what they wish to strive for their students. There are 8 principles that will guide the learning of the teacher candidate. The principles that they will carry with them when working
English with Ebonics in the classroom. As you are going to read in the papers below there was and still is a great deal of skepticism in both the linguistic community, on the street and in the black community.
cladogram created on day 1, students identify the evolutionary mechanisms of the species involved. Then, the students make a discussion and draw out a conclusion concerning the evolution of species involved. Finally, as homework, the students write a reflection of their experience in the
2004, 2009; Fuller & Unwin, 2004) evidencing the effectiveness of workplace as a learning alternatives. This case study is based on my experience while working in Marina Bay Sands as Training and Quality manager for front office department. This paper presents the practice based learning and workplace pedagogies that enhance my learning experiences while performing at work. Working in Marina Bay
to include new things in the curriculum and learners are more concerned with good grades rather than the learning process itself. Low marks are not always a reflection of a person’s intelligence. For example, some physical factors such as illness when taking the exam, or distractions due to psychological stresses may cause one to fail in a paper. Some students also find the nature of exam rooms suffocating, which prevents them from thinking freely. As such, to ensure a learner has actually received
observed children as soon as they arrive from home, rather than eating a lunch or resting they jump directly towards their tablets. This huge chunk of information just few fingertips away, should lead to better grades in school. In any case, as more classrooms put technology into the most recent innovation, test scores continue as before, bringing its adequacy into inquiry. Yes! Technology is an educational tool which is heavily influenced education. It’s true that any tool’s success is dependent upon
Part 3: Critical Reflection on Professional Growth Reflective Paper Throughout the first five Modules, I have completed many learning styles analyses. I have now realized that one of the major steps to become a peak performer is self-assessment. The Social Change Self-Assessment and The Professional Practitioner Self-Assessment have helped me to evaluate myself critically (See Appendix F & G). According to professional practitioner self-assessment and social change self-assessment (Appendix F &