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.

Something to share with all of you..

Hello everyone...I found this video in the youtube and thought that it might be beneficial to all us since it is related to our subject. It is how to use technology in the classroom. We are learning resources but i thought we are using technology as well. So, look at it and i hope that you will gain something from it...

Michael Jackson assignment + four skills

This week we had a few tasks to be done. First is the four skills task where we are divided into groups of four and each of us have to choose a particular skill. Well, for me i choose the writing skill. This task is interesting as we have to use the skills that we have learned previously. It can be either video editing, picture or audio editing and so on. Therefore, the skills that we learned will be related to the things that we can use in the classromms in the future. I personally feel that the integration of all these skills into the lesson plan is important.

Moreover, i waas glad when i found out that the second assignment that we were assigned has been extended into one week more. This gives us the oppurtunity to plan and discuss on what to be done as it is a pair work. In addition, due to the busy schedule my partner and I did not have much oppurtunity to discuss as we have different elektifs. Nevertheless, as i always tell myself- No procastination! Thus, i am going to stick on it and plan to finish the task and assignment as soon as possible.