Friday, April 16, 2010

 

Reflection after lessons.

Students couldnt keep up and benefit. I feel that they are trying, just that some get stuck.

1. They dun understand the question
2. They cant analyse the situation, ie what they can do next
3. Some werent really trying. But some were hearteningly improving on effort

I need to guide them through the first point, because:
-we want to test them for what to do given a question, content-wise. they should not be handicapped by anything else.
-They need specific practice that can give them the confidence and the affirmation of their skill level
-They need confidence to try unseen problems.

Therefore i cannot keep testing them using familiar models. In fact I should always be testing them on unfamiliar models. But then first they must be strong enough on the first point of understanding complex questions.

So point 1: build up on individual comprehension skills
point 2: build up on individual analysis skills, incorporating exam strategies
point 3: test them using unseen problems, but structure the problems so that they test one concept at a time.
point 4: encourage them at all times. teach them positive attitude. teach them preparatory skills.

Zhengyu wrote at 10:07 AM.

Thursday, April 15, 2010

 

typing lesson plans for next tuesday / marking scripts on a thursday afternoon. Somehow i am emo-ing. Maybe because I glanced through a few facebook pages of ppl i dun really talk to these days. Matthew is back but I dunno if we can find a time to meet. My voice is still not back yet. 3 observations over the next 3 working days. Waiting for charm to reply to my sms.

it really does feel like a collection of things that do not go well together.

Zhengyu wrote at 4:36 PM.

Wednesday, April 14, 2010

 

in a fast paced environment like this, stress builds up. i find that i very strongly would like not to hear about some people.

Zhengyu wrote at 12:21 AM.