15th entry....

Throughout the semester, we have to write reflections on blog. What i like about blogging? It helps an individual to express his or her feelings. Moreover, through blogging, we can actually see our friends opinions and point of view. With this, we are able to understand each other better and share information. Apart from that, I also developed technology skills through blogging. What I dislike about blogging is that there are a lot of task and assignments that needs to be done. Blogging is a weekly task, therefore, we have to find time to squeeze in the blogging task into my "list of doing things". They are many things that I gained from blogging. I have learned on how to improve my critical thinking skills. This is so as we have to do weekly reflection. By doing the reflection, I have to really think critically on what is learned during the week, what are the disadvantages and many more. Thus, I had to engage my mind actively in thinking process. By doing so, I developed critical thinking skills. I like this course as I learned a lot of things in this subject.

This course helped me to learn and explore the technology world. Before this, I did not know anything about blogging, video editing and audio editing. Thus, I like this course as i gained many things about technology. Moreover, I can use the learned skills in my future classroom. However, the exposure on non-traditional was not really emphasised. I feel that if they are integrated in the lesson, it would be more fun and interesting. I did not expect to learn to create a video but i have learned on how to make a video. I excepted to learn about non-traditional materials too but did not have the opportunity in the lesson. In conclusion, I learned many things in the subject and will apply the skills learned in my future classroom..

Week 14- Test + Final week of the semester

I almost could not believe it! This week is the last week for the semester. It was almost like yesterday, I stepped into Universiti Malaya. Nevertheless, in the disbelieve I had to accept the fact that I am having a test today. It cannot be denied that I was feeling a little nervous. There were butterflies flying in my stomach. When I came into the class, we were asked to be sitted and in no time at all the test began. I quickly looked through the questions and yes, the test actually evaluates our understanding on the subject. Thank GOD I was able to answer the questions. The test duration was 2 hours.

That is how the class ended for the last week. We had test for 2 hours and in no time everything was over. While walking thorugh the door, I still could not believe my eyes that this week is the last week. Anyway, I would like to wish good luck to everyone as the exams are around the corner...bye..

week 13- submmition of assignment 3

I have to say that I am glad that this week we submitted our assignment. It was a relieve when I submmited the assignment. I felt so 'light' all of the sudden. Yes, finally, "i have submitted the assignment," I thought. We had to compile the assignment together with our group members. Therefore, my group members and I compiled it in a file.

After submmiting the assignment, we were briefed on the test that will be placed next week, which is the last week. The test will test on our understanding on the subject so far. Thus, there was no time fooling around, it is time to study and revise all the things that we learned so far. Again, time management plays an important role here as I have to planned my time wisely. This is so , as I have to manage my time with other subjects as well.

Hence, I started reading as soon as possible to avoid procastination. I have to say that I am a little nervous as the test is just around the corner. However, it cannot be denied that I am very relieved to submit the assignment. Well, another task left to be done-It is test. I would like to wish all my friends good luck for the test and do plan your time wisely.

Preparing to complete assignment 3

Well, i have to say that this week i was busy preparing to complete assignment 3 where we have to create lesson plan based on the four skills. They are writing, reading, listening and speaking. We had to draw lots in order to get the topic. I got Year 3 with the topic- working people. Well, i have to say that this assignmnet is really challenging as we have to create lesson plan based on all the skills. It is not an easy assignment but it will be very beneficial to us in the future especially during the teaching practice. This is so as,we have to teach the same topic for the week using different skills.
Therefore, my whole week was occupied with completting the assignment. It really test us on time management. aas we know. Time management is crucial in doing any work. As i have mentioned in the previous blogs, through well planned time management anything is possible. Therefore, I did not waste any time in planning in the assignment. I am already doing half of the assignment. There is only another part left. One may think that it can be done very fast. Nevertheless, we have to really see whether one lesson is related to another lesson, is there flow in the lesson and many more.
In the process of doing the assignment, I have realised that it is very important to scrutinise the lesson and objectives in order to create a good lesson plan. Moreover, when planning the lesson, one should ask himself or herself questions like " Will the pupils be able to understand the input?", "Is the language simple?", " Are the inputs too easy or difficult for the pupils?" and many more. If one is able to question himself or herself in that manner i personally believe that the lesson will be able to attract pupils' attention as well as be successful.

Selamat Hari Raya.....

This week, we were briefed on the new task. We were to work in pairs and find articles relating to teaching aid and also relating to the ESL- English as a second language class. Wow, I have to admit that it was a difficult task as it is not easy to find a research article or journal. Nevertheless, it was good as it would teach us a new skill and we will apply this new skill in the future.

Besides, this week each group presented in the class on the selected topic. The topics were given last week. Therefore, we were given time to prepare for the presentation. Thus, this week, we were briefed on the new task – research and all the groups presented in the class.

That’s all for this week. We would not have class the next week due to the ‘Hari Raya’ celebration. Hence, I would like to take this opportunity to wish al my friends and lecturer ‘Selamat Hari Raya’. But, do not forget to complete the task and assignment. That’s all from me this week. Bye….

Submission of assignment 2

Well, this week we had to submit the second assignment that is accessing and manipulating resources for the ESL classroom. This assignment consist of the lesson plan based on the Michael jackson's video clip and another video of our own choice. It is not necessary for us to take the whole video and insert it in the lesson plan. WE are given the opportunity to choose eithrt the pictures, audio or may edit the video. Based on these we are to create a new developing material. These can be in the form of e-bbok, flashcards, and many more. Therefore, i personally feel that this assignmnet is very challenging as we have to create a lesson plan as well as create a new material based on the video.

For example, at the beginning my partner and i was having difficulty in creating a lesson plan based on Michael Jackson video clip. However, after scrutinising it carefully, we have discovered that we can teach many things from it. For instance, animals, pollution, and many more.

After the submittion of the assignmnet , we were briefed on the tasks that had to be done. We have to work in pairs and also in groups. How so? WE have to prepare pampletes and bussiness cards in pairs. The topic is on our own choice. Then, we have to create newsletter in groups of 6. The topic is also of our own choice. Moreover, in the same group of 6 we are to present based on the topic given in the following week.

Thus, what is the key point to success here? yes, you are right1 time managment. Time management is very crucial as we are able to manage our time as complete the tasks given within the time given. Hence, that is what my group did. We divided our work and compiled it in the time given. I would also like to add here that doing these task is very benefical to us as we are able to use it and apply it the future.

Week 9

This week, we were briefed on the third assignment. We are to create weekly lesson plan. Nevertheless, the group is not decided yet. Basically, we presented our work that was done last week. It took a while in order for all the groups to present as there are many groups presenting their work. It was interesting listening to their presentation. I personally feel that through the presentation we can improve our presentation skills and soft skills.

Besides, this week my partner and I are busy preparing ourselves on the second assignment. So far, we have already done with the downloading, audio extracting and picture capturing. Now, we have to focus only on the lesson plan. That is how to plan the lesson using the material given. We choose the second video( which is our choice of video) basing on the criteria like suitability, and interesting video as this is one of those important criterion to choose in planning and choosing an interesting and interactive lesson plan.

I have to agree that all the skills that have been taught earlier in the previous weeks will come handy. This is because we have to know how to edit a video or extract a video using the skills learned previously. Therefore, I feel that the things that I have learned are used and applied into the lesson rather than just learning about it and not applying it at all. I always believe that we have to apply what believe and learn. Moreover, I am actually applying what I have learned.

That is all for this week. Basically, we presented on the presentation that were done last week and briefed on the assignment 3. Apart from that, we are all actually working on assignment 2. I do hope that I could finish the assignment a few days before as I do not want to procrastinate and to avoid any unnecessary technical problem like unable to print or burn and so on. Finally, I would like to wish all of you good luck in completing your assignment.