Week 9 Reflection

 

 

I can’t believe that we are in Week 9.  Time flies.  When I went over my notes for the past eight weeks, I am really proud of what I have achieved.   Though difficult, I tried to make some small changes in class and in the curriculum.  It’s rewarding and encouraging to see some progress.  For example, I strongly insist to develop a workable objective and rubric for our writing assignment so as to achieve standardization across multiple sections.  Furthermore, I proposed the idea of teaching students research skills such as evaluating Internet source during the e-learning week and also promote student collaboration using tools like discussion forums.   I understand that some teachers may be reluctant to change because that means they have to move outside of their comfort zone or they may think that the way they teach is the best way for their students to learn because that is the way they learn best  (Groat & Montgomery, 1998).  I think reflecting upon our own teaching methodology regularly is essential. 



 

 

Gardner’s theory of multiple intelligences is not a new subject and it is a good thing to review it every now and then.  With the availability of technology, it should be easier to create a range of activities or lessons that can address individual differences in the classroom.  At this point, I recalled what I did last semester with my classes and I must admit that I didn’t do a good job.   Perhaps joining a teachers’ networking group is a good way to keep myself current and motivated because I can get support, ideas and feedback from other teachers like what we did in this Webskills course.