Oh what a crazy week! Things kept me busy all the time. Changes in work and personal life are making my usual schedule more intense. What's more, this time we have been given lots of links to explore and try in Webskills. Project draft also took sometime and I had to do it in a rush. Nevertheless, I did my best to manage everything and meet all deadlines.
Having created the webquest about American Civil War, I asked my students to try it and then reflect on it in their blogs. It was a real surprise for me to see how my students got excited about doing the webquest. Initially, after giving them roles, I was going to let them explore the webquest and fill in several tables, then play a powerpoint jeopardy game and read their blogs to check their understanding. However, they also came up with the idea of making a role-play based on their roles they have been given in the beginning.
My students' excitement and motivation made me work harder and inspired me to create more webquests.
Dear Shahnoza..
ReplyDeleteYay! congratulation for the class..it seemed so fun in your History Class ^^
When the students gave positive feedback and got along together in doing the tasks...the moment was priceless..wasn't it?
Good job Shahnoza !
Cheers
Dhika
Yes, Dhika, you are right! It's a great feeling to hear a positive feedback by the end of all things you have done!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the comment.
Cheers,
Shahnoza
Hi Shahnoza
ReplyDeleteYou sound like an amazing teacher. I admire you for having the courage to allow students to have some level of control of the learning. Not all teachers can, or are willing, to do that.
Robert
Thank you Robert,
ReplyDeleteI think the main reason is the age. I am a young teacher, and my students are 18 years old university students. I try to give them more freedom to express their ideas and encourage their critical thinking skills too. I always welcome their ideas provided that they fit within the curriculum and study process.
Shakhnoza