WEEK 7
Learner autonomy, one-computer classroom and creating a computer lab/learning center are the main subject discussed in the week 7. Based on Samuel P-H Sheu article we learned that in learning autonomy of learner or teacher, they depends more on teaching system as a whole rather than on individual teaching situation in terms of readiness and practicability. As a teacher I fully agree that teaching practices should be flexible as it has been said, therefore learning autonomy is practicable and achievable. That is why in my project I try to give more freedom to the students to explore the provided module to be more acceptable and thinkable by the students so they know what to be learned and what is the target of their learning process. Policy can always be there in every institution but it is the responsibility of the teacher to find loopholes where there is a possibility for students to participate in the learning process.
One of the ways that teacher chooses a learner autonomy teaching would be based on the consideration of different aspects. It is not merely based on the curriculum or syllabus of the school but it can be decided by looking at the facilities of the institution. As we deal with web interactive teaching, teacher will probably teach the class using one-computer in the classroom if there is no class providing one computer for every student. However, the policy from the school which has no facility to provide one computer for every students will be in line with its facility. The policy maker even forces the teacher to follow the traditional module strictly. As an English teacher in an almost similar condition like above, I sometimes take this new approach to the classroom, I found that the students enjoy the class more but for me as a teacher, I need to spare my own time to prepare the tools such as hardware, software, classroom management, and perhaps internet connection by myself. This condition will demotivate the teacher.
In order to support the insufficient computer classroom, some institutions provide a computer lab or a learning center. Certain factors that affect its design based on Glori Chika article are: the type of users, the goals of the users, the space available, internet accessibility, money available, training and technical supports. In our Center we have a what so-called 'Self Access Room' which has a function as a multimedia learning center where there are also two language facilitators who will guide individual students development. Some students who have different learning style will feel more comfortable to come to this room as they like to be taught individually compared to thrive in a language classroom with more than 10 students. So, the facilitators or the teachers in this room should be able to provide a 'learn to learn independently' method which need to be monitored and managed accordingly.
All of the points above require high responsibility from both teacher and students. Teachers need to be mature enough to let their students to involve in the arrangement of the class because what is important in the learning process is the achievement of the class goal. While the students will gradually learn from the maturity of their teachers on how to reach their goals together. So, be mature scholars!
Remember your Final Project draft on Wednesday!
Imas
Learner autonomy, one-computer classroom and creating a computer lab/learning center are the main subject discussed in the week 7. Based on Samuel P-H Sheu article we learned that in learning autonomy of learner or teacher, they depends more on teaching system as a whole rather than on individual teaching situation in terms of readiness and practicability. As a teacher I fully agree that teaching practices should be flexible as it has been said, therefore learning autonomy is practicable and achievable. That is why in my project I try to give more freedom to the students to explore the provided module to be more acceptable and thinkable by the students so they know what to be learned and what is the target of their learning process. Policy can always be there in every institution but it is the responsibility of the teacher to find loopholes where there is a possibility for students to participate in the learning process.
One of the ways that teacher chooses a learner autonomy teaching would be based on the consideration of different aspects. It is not merely based on the curriculum or syllabus of the school but it can be decided by looking at the facilities of the institution. As we deal with web interactive teaching, teacher will probably teach the class using one-computer in the classroom if there is no class providing one computer for every student. However, the policy from the school which has no facility to provide one computer for every students will be in line with its facility. The policy maker even forces the teacher to follow the traditional module strictly. As an English teacher in an almost similar condition like above, I sometimes take this new approach to the classroom, I found that the students enjoy the class more but for me as a teacher, I need to spare my own time to prepare the tools such as hardware, software, classroom management, and perhaps internet connection by myself. This condition will demotivate the teacher.
In order to support the insufficient computer classroom, some institutions provide a computer lab or a learning center. Certain factors that affect its design based on Glori Chika article are: the type of users, the goals of the users, the space available, internet accessibility, money available, training and technical supports. In our Center we have a what so-called 'Self Access Room' which has a function as a multimedia learning center where there are also two language facilitators who will guide individual students development. Some students who have different learning style will feel more comfortable to come to this room as they like to be taught individually compared to thrive in a language classroom with more than 10 students. So, the facilitators or the teachers in this room should be able to provide a 'learn to learn independently' method which need to be monitored and managed accordingly.
All of the points above require high responsibility from both teacher and students. Teachers need to be mature enough to let their students to involve in the arrangement of the class because what is important in the learning process is the achievement of the class goal. While the students will gradually learn from the maturity of their teachers on how to reach their goals together. So, be mature scholars!
Remember your Final Project draft on Wednesday!
Imas
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