1st Reflection

Hello there! Welcome back. If you have been reading my previous post, you should have known me a little better. Here am I back on blogging about my reflection on my previous Pedagogy.  

Well, before I start, here’s a picture of my classmates. It’s a blessing to have come to know them through this class and I can say that they are all active in class.

LET'S GET STARTED, SHALL WE?

Both my friend, YueLing and I are late for class that day as we missed the bus and there’s no Grab car available. If you are curious why I don’t take Uber, Grab is now having a promotion where any rides of RM7 and below will be FREE OF CHARGE. You ask how? Simply apply this code “ZERO FARE”, sit back and enjoy free rides valid till 29.02.2017. Psttt. This blog post is not sponsored!

From what I have learned and discussed in class, I have learned that they are 3 schools of Thought about Learning and Teaching namely The Cognitive School of Thought, The Humanistic School of Thought and The Behavioral School of Thought. Each of the approaches is different from each other. The Cognitive School of Thought focuses on understanding how students acquire knowledge, The Humanistic School of Thought focus on understanding how to develop feelings, attitudes, and values while The Behavioral School of Thought focus on understanding how students behavior are affected by the environment. Is there a single best approach to student learning? For me, it’s a big NO! This is because each one has its own strength and it depends on of the different curriculum focused. 

Next, I have also learned the definitions of pedagogy. At first, I was a little confused when I was the article that is given by my lecturer, DR NG. But after she explained and have discussions in class, I am clear pedagogy is actually the instruction or methods used in teaching and learning. We also had a discussion on PEDAGOGY VS DICTATICS where dictatics is also a part of pedagogy and also means the theory of teaching and learning. 

What I experience in this class is very different from my usual classes. We have to always be alert in this class as DR NG will suddenly throw questions during the class at any time. I find this teaching technique somehow or rather interesting as it ensures that the teaching and learning process are focussed. We are also able to voice out our opinions and ideas. 

WHAT HAVE I LEARNT?

1. There is no right/ wrong answer as long as we have justification and valid explanation

2. Do not be SHY or hesitate to ask questions as we are all in the process of learning.

I guessed that’s all from me. Until then, take care. Stay tuned for my next blog update. Do let me know what I should write about, any topic and suggestions are always very welcomed. 

Before I sign off, let me share with you this movie. Taare Zameen Par: Every Child is Special, an inspiring Hindi film on how a Ram, an art teacher helps Ishaan, an 8-years-old dyslexic child who is both lazy and trouble maker to find his true self in education. The film explores the life of a teacher and an eight-year-old boy with learning disabilities where they share a special bond and together they discover the real problem behind they boy's struggles in school and helps him to overcome his disability. With time, patience and care, he ultimately helps Ishaan find himself. I am impressed with the special and creative ideas of his to help Ishaan in studying! Trust me, you will be amazed.

Source: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:Taare_Zameen_Par_Like_Stars_on_Earth_poster.png

The link to the movie is as below. Not to worry, there's subtitles to it. Do share with me your views after watching them. Enjoy!

Link: https://www.hindilinks4u.to/2007/12/taare-zameen-par-2007.html

A friendly reminder: Do click on the "CC" in yellow box, bottom, left 3rd from the back symbol for subtitles

Get Inspire & Discover Your Divine Destiny today! 

Remember, teachers are professionals with the opportunity, knowledge, and responsibility to make a DIFFERENCE! 

Till next time,

Jen's Disclosure

ABOUT ONE SELF

Philosophy and goals in life

Good day people! Hope you're having a great day, at least until now. I don't usually blog and I'm definitely not a blogger type of person, so bear with me.

Let's get heated up, shall we? My name is Lai Yoke Jen, better known as Jen THE GREAT. Nahhhh. Just joking. Call me Jen in short. I'm currently studying in Unitar International University taking Bachelors of Education majoring in Mathematics.

You asked me why I choose to teach profession? To be honest, I  do not have an ambition, and even if I have one, it changes with time. But then, it's by faith that I got the golden opportunity to enroll here in UNITAR as I was selected to be the scholar of STEP SCHOLARSHIP by Ilmu Education Group.
To top that, I actually enjoy teaching and I love to share my knowledge and experience with people. As I am an outgoing person, I could easily mix with people. I actually found my love in teaching when I was doing volunteering job teaching children from an orphanage home back in my hometown. I spend my spare time after my STPM doing volunteering job such as giving free tuition for the children there. The joy and satisfaction I obtained as I was engaging and teaching the children there ignite my desire and passion for teaching. The smile on their cute little faces after they manage to understand what is taught and to finish their homework adds joy to my life.

Everyone have goals in life. Goals are the ones that move us in life and to act as a motivation that motivates us to hang on. My goals include to be able to graduate with a First Class Honours and to be able to be a good teacher in the future, I would also love to set up a tuition center after I have a stable income as I can further expand my teaching experience. If possible, I wished to pursue my studies until Ph.D. level as for me to equip myself with better knowledge so that I would be able to share genuine knowledge to my future students. 

It is my belief that there is no “one, correct way” to teach students. Each student may have a unique style of learning and aptitudes in which a teacher has to adapt in some ways. I believe it is important as an educator to keep learning and continue to modify their approach to finding the best ways to relate material to your students. 

My philosophy of teaching is based on a belief that learning needs to be student-centered and that students need to be an active learner. My emphasis is being a facilitator, rather than just provider dispensing my knowledge to them. I am there to “light their candle," not just "fill their bucket.” I want students to actively participate, rather than passively learn. Students have to directly participate in their own learning by doing hands-on activity, group discussion and also coming up with new ideas. I truly believe that knowledge gained through active participation is the knowledge that will stay with an individual. Basic skills which include problem-solving and critical thinking and effective communication ability can be developed through active learning.

In choosing to become a teacher, I have made the commitment to myself and my future students to be the best academic, personal, and ethical role model I can be. It is my goal as a teacher to instill a passion for learning within students while providing them skills necessary information that is encouraging and positive for success. I am prepared to rise to the challenges of teaching in the 21st century, and I promise to try to provide an honest, well-rounded education to every student I encounter.

Signing off,