Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Week One Questions, Concerns
Hi, today we went over the course, the syllabus, grading, expectations, and set up the classroom presentations for the rest of our course. I really feel fortunate to be working with such a terrific group, and look forward to our time together. Share any questions you may have here so we can help each other out. We did not really get into curriculum choices, but that is not a problem since the next fourteen weeks are going to be a discussion of them, so we can just let the ideas unfold week by week as we go along. I'm feeling very enthusastic that this is going to be a GREAT course! Best Wishes, Dr. Andy
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Dear Dr Andy,
ReplyDeleteIt is unbelievable that so many participants follow this course. The course as I see will have a lot of challenges as well as benefits.
Base on your opinion, how do you know that is a good curriculum.
Thank you Sir so much.
Khoa
Hi Khoa, I am not sure I know what your question is so I will answer what I think you are asking, which is, how can one identify a good curriculum? First, let me say that it depends on the level of the students and what skills you are trying to teach, but in general terms a curriculum, to be good, from my perspective, should:
ReplyDelete-Be up to date with current ideas in the field
-Be presented in a way that keeps student interest high
-Have built in methods for differentiating amongst students with differing skills, abilities and knowledge
-Be culturally sensitive
-Be easy to relate to daily problems and challenges students may face
-Be developmentally appropriate for the age level of the students expected to learn it
-Have hands on activities for student learning
Best Wishes, Dr. Andy
Dear Dr. Andy,
ReplyDeleteYou were able to discuss clearly the course syllabus, your expectations, rubrics and other requirements. So far, I have no question.
See you on our next class.
Thanks.
Emil
Thanks for the feedback Emil, Best to you, Andy
ReplyDeleteAndy,
ReplyDeleteI like your humer example, but I hope I can get more knowledge in the next 14 weeks. Please don't misunderstand me. I don't want to offend you. I just need more.
Chiwei, week one was an overview. Two points: One, stories are one of the best ways of creating learning opportunities, because they offer something people can relate to. Humor is the same. Please listen carefully, because I never tell stories just to tell them. There is a message in every story, and if you do not get the message, then ask! I will surely tell you. Point two, this was an information session, with key ideas. I expect the value of what we will create together should meet or exceed reasonable expectations. However it will take more than one class to ge to that point. Be patient. And please know, also, that this is an active class, to get something out of it, you must put something into it. There are no passengers on this ship! Everybody is a crew member! Best, Dr. Andy
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