- What did I learn that increased my understanding of Manaiakalani kaupapa and pedagogy?
Being in the learner seat today was insightful. I can see the value in having a go and can relate more to my students put in this position. It was challenging coming from a position of not knowing and finding out as opposed to my usual knowing and doing it or teaching it.
- What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow as a professional?
Practice...practice... practice and become familiar with using the tools will improve my confidence and there fore enable me to use more digital tools in the classroom. I am also aware that learn... create... share is not confined to technology and need to celebrate the GOOD things I am doing in my learning environment.
- What did I learn that could be used with my learners?
My learners would really enjoy using Google Forms to create a quiz highlighting their learning.
- What did I learn that could improve my confidence, capability or workflow in my personal life?
I learnt to take it as it comes. Challenges are not always easy and that the winning is in the trying to... and retrying to... and that is what we ask of our students so I have recognised that I am not used to getting it 'wrong' so to speak.
I am sure I will continue to reflect on the DFI sessions and all that they have exposed me to... taught me... challenged me... frustrated me and enlightened and strengthened my practice.
Kia ora Sherryl,
ReplyDeleteI love your attitude of trying and retrying. I think as teachers we are not used to 'getting it wrong'. Keep learning and as you say your teaching practice is strengthened.
Ngā mihi,
Maria
Ka mau te wehi Sherryl, You're setting a great example for your learners. I encourage you (if you haven't already) to share this journey with them. It's just as important as teachers to model 'failure' so to speak, because as you say, it's actually about trying, retrying, effort, resilience, perseverance, and commitment. You've come a long way in the short time I've known you and I look forward to following your journey.
ReplyDeleteNga mihi
Stef