My weekly reflection

  Flipped Learning is widely acknowledged as a better method for  enhancing learners' autonomy and independence as well as self-discovering of the knowledge compared to the traditional ones. In flipped learning classroom, the center is switched from teacher to students. Teacher does not play the role of information provider but a facilitator whose tasks are observing, monitoring, providing feedback and assessing students' work. Students, in contrast to what they usually do in normal classes, namely sitting neatly and taking notes of lectures, are responsible for discovering the subject knowledge before the lesson and bring what they have acquired to discussion. The whole class are able to gain some insight into the matter through discussing and solving the tasks in class. There are many types of flipped classrooms suggested by the reading materials; however,   the micro-flipped classroom and group-based flipped classroom   are the most suitable for my classes. When a...

  Project-based learning (PBL) or project-based instruction is an instructional approach designed to give students the opportunity to develop knowledge and skills through engaging projects set around challenges and problems they may face in the real world. The reasons for applying PBL approach in teaching are:  PBL helps build   21st-century skills students need to succeed . As educators, it is essential to prepare our students to meet the demands of today’s changing global society. With increased engagement, PBL encourages a deeper understanding of content which develops critical thinking, communication, collaboration, and creativity PBL provides opportunities to engage students in real-world learning . PBL is arguably the greatest opportunity to engage students in authentic projects or   performance tasks  tied to real-world careers and experiences. PBL can be implemented in person or in remote learning environments.  Project based education follows a fle...

 (Links to an external site.) After attending this session, I have been noted down some useful websites for teaching and learning reading and writing skills National Geographic Learning  offers a wide range of interactive reading practice for students.  The reading passages are categorized in terms of levels: beginner - (pre) intermediate - advanced, so all students from a mixed-level class have opportunities to practice  by themselves. The reading tasks are often assigned as self-study activity at home. In each interactive reading practice, students are asked to complete a multiple choice exercise, followed by a recording of the text and a glossary. Moreover, the website can also work as a resource for teacher since it also provides follow-up activities and the information of the reading's topic. This website really works for my teaching since its reading passages are authentic, the topics are various and the extra activities are useful. ABC Learning English  :...