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.