I must say that throughout this course I've learned things no other training course or workshop has ever provided me with before. I met people from, almost, all over the globe and it has been so much fun learning about other students in other cultures/countries.
The topics discussed and investigated were all of great importance to any language teacher; starting from the formulation of behavioral objectives to the learning styles and connection to technology. If I were to talk about one best topic, for me, then it would be the project-based learning. I have been first introduced to this topic through this course and it felt like I have come across a great invention! I have always been wondering what other techniques and methods can be utilized to substitute the current assessment and evaluation system followed in Kuwait. I read a lot about it and I collected all the info my colleagues mentioned so as to make the best out of this experience!
I also LOVE Padlet. It feels like my own whiteboard has been "virutually" extended and students and I can write on it anything, anytime, anywhere! It can be used for so many purposes like; debating, sequencing, time-lining, to teach vocabulary and other skills. I'm sure my students will enjoy working with Padlet and I just can't wait to introduce the tool to them.
All in all, it was a great experience. I don't think there's anything I'd add to the course as all important topics have been covered. I just wish there was an instant chat option where we could discuss things live!
I'm glad I'm "graduating". This course took me way back to the time when I was a student myself and it felt really good!
Thank you so much Donna for the great assistance and help. You've been extremely understanding and supportive. The feedback you provided kept me going and it was a push that helped me continue though at some point in time I almost felt like giving up. It was hard to catch up as I have a LOT of responsibilities at hand but hey! I'm done! and I did it! Thanks to you :)
I also would like to thank all my colleagues for their fruitful feedback and insightful posts. I thank Adriano my partner in crime :) for reviewing my work and helping me perfect it. Mucho gracias, amigo!
If anybody is interested in following me in twitter then my account is: @MsWRashid
and my instagram account is: @mswraf
Have a wonderful life everybody!
Wadha,
Kuwait
Hello Wadha,
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on persevering and pushing through with our course--you completed it with flying colors! It was a pleasure and a joy to work with you this term. I wish you the very best in all you do.
Donna