Sunday, 22 October 2017

My discoveries on ongoing Research

I am wondering if I am progressing with my work or not?? I sense that having pre-understanding of my inquiry topic I find myself constantly referring back to the diverse and interesting literature of various kinds and being open to ideas that are coming from many different sources.
 Recently, attending a lecture on Visible learning at my daughter's school,  made me think would this concept enhance student and teacher's development?  and also how to inspire students of the future as a teacher?  Prof.John Hatte, argues that in the visible learning concept, we could see a shift from teacher centred to a student centred approach where the teacher just supports them as a mentor with their considerable amount of expertise. and the student is allowed to explore on their own choices, collaborate as a team, communicate to deal with problem-solving and ultimately to be creative. However, when I compared to my traditional way of learning this is what I reckoned.

Thinking deeply, about our traditional way of learning I could think of my teachers who had a positive and profound effect on me was often because of their attributes and their passion..they could see something in me that I didn't see in myself.  They often identified the right act and appreciated my ability to accept errors.  The most important attributes of expert teachers rely on how they used their 'Technique and Relationship' with students. Though my teachers were incredibly strict disciplined and organised and never compromised on standards one thing that  I always remember is their Passion for the subject and the genuine love towards students the relationship which they maintained with me, though it was not always emotional it was always decisional. They would teach us skills and tips to overcome our weaknesses.

So, I feel to inspire and motivate our students and to climb the professional ladder we could effectively balance our passion for the subject and love towards students, as well as implement elements of visible learning.

Loved these quotes.. 'The mind is not a vessel that needs filling but wood that needs igniting'
-Plutarch( Ad 46-AD 120)
'Education is not about learning of facts, but the training of the mind to think'- Abert Einstein.

what do you think? You can watch these youtube links to know more.



https://youtu.be/rzwJXUieD0U

https://youtu.be/UCFg9bcW7Bk

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