It was really a challenging week for me.
Right from day 1 I was completely busy with my academic schedules and official
trip to some places. I was sometimes hard pressed for time. In spite of my
hectic schedules I was able to complete the tasks for the week. It is due to
the fact that the tasks were quite interesting and they were quite new. So with
the new found joy, and with the energy and zeal born out of curiosity, I raced against time to
complete the assigned tasks.
'Learner
Autonomy' though I knew a little bit about it, my reading of the article “Emerging
Technologies : Autonomous Language Learning by Robert
Godwin-Jones was an eye opener
for me. I also read some more articles such as David Nunan’s “Nine Steps to
Learner Autonomy” to get a complete understanding about this very important
component of teaching-learning process. I am happy that now I have a better
understanding of this important concept which would certainly help me in making
my classroom teaching more interesting and effective.
Then the
tips about the use of one-computer classroom are also very useful for me. Though
I use one-computer class most of the time, these tips taught me how to use one computer
class in an efficient manner.
I was amazed
at the limitless scope and the innumerable ways in which mobile phone can be
used in and outside classroom. I prepared an activity for use of mobile phones
in learning vocabulary in the classroom. I was greatly delighted when I posted
it in Nicenet.
Another
important and interesting thing that happened was the pairing for peer review
of our project report. It was really a great opportunity to interact with our friends
asking or agreeing to be project partners. I am happy to be paired with Sergio for
my project work. This was a nice experience.
Then
continuing with the implementation of our project in the class, though challenging,
was very exciting. Guiding my students to continue with their reading, writing
and commenting on their blogs and giving feedback on their tasks filled me with
a rush of new enthusiasm and energy of a person who has invented something new.
The whole week offered me, I should say, a lifetime experience in the
field of teaching and learning of English.
A
challenging and thrilling week – Week 7! Now marching towards Week 8......... for more
challenging tasks!
Hello Sasi Raji,
ReplyDeleteDeep feelings are well expressed in your post. Really, it is because of the importance and value in doing these activities that push us to struggle and do our best to race against time, effort to achieve the best from this course. It is also a good recognition to the moderators and those who are taking care of this course to continue.
Keep it up.
Abdesalam ZOUITA
Morocco
Great to see we agree in more things dear friend. I was particularly appreciative of the learning I acquired on the last few weeks. Special knowledge and joyous experiences with this great course. I feel the next months will continue teaching us a lot.
ReplyDeleteRegards Sasi Raj.