Today I learn, Today I question. (Week 4)

Madam Ng shared with us about Instructor Role (Phases of Engagement Model by Conrad and Donaldson). As teachers we actually like an actor who changes roles in different play. As a teacher who is well trained in applying different approach of teaching, our role changes according to the pedagogy we want to use. The changes also include the shift from traditional role in traditional classroom to online delivery and virtual interaction.

When Madam Ng showed the power point of film timer, it straight away grabbed my attention. It was very interesting. There must be a lot of different type to start a lesson but it is always great to start with an impact, to inspire students to enquire, to think and to learn.  What a great example. Thanks Madam Ng.

I really appreciated it how Yee Hui and Te shared with us about Web node and Wiki spaces. I was so amazed at how Yee Hui could manage her time developing the web based learning for her students. I really want to learn from her example for organizing herself insisting of getting a master in her studies and her teaching.  From her explanation, we were exposed about how to make Wiki spaces a student centre teacher learning experience, how teacher act as facilitator, and how to develop a web based learning. Well done Yee Hui and Te.  It was informative and inspiring. I will think about to developed a web based learning website for my form three history class next year because I only have 3 periods one week teaching them and I can finish my lesson on time.

My question is, do we have the passion, the support and time to develop and manage a web based learning platform for our students consistently and persistently?

Maybe it depends on how strong is our determination toward “evolution of education” We recognize human flourishing is not a mechanical process but an organic process, therefore we are giving due concern to every student’s individual talent, strength and passion, facilitate them with the best environment for their growth. In my opinion, there is no other platform better suit for the process than the web based learning platform.