Session : 2 & 3
Time : 10.30 a.m. - 12.00 p.m. / 2.00 p.m. - 3.30 p.m.
By : Chris
2 weeks ago we were eager to go back to our respective homes. The feeling was still there, but with a mixture of sadness, as we had bonded as a group. Laughing together… eating together….. teasing each other. We will surely miss our new friends. It was especially sad not having our Indian friends around, as they had gone back for the Deepavali celebration.
We had our final 2 hour slot with Chris, where we looked back on our
journey. In groups, we had to discuss if the course had met our expectations, and
present what we thought were the strengths and weaknesses and how it can be
improved. There were common areas which were identified, for example, gaining
new knowledge on methodology and teaching strategies, exchanging ideas
,networking with new friends, as well as, enjoying Penang food. Every group
highlighted the hope of getting a ticket to London. A group highlighted the
hope that apart from having fun, the lecturers
have become more creative, resourceful, innovative and reliable. The
groups also felt that the 2 weeks allowed the lecturers to develop their
communicative skills and enhance their ability to cooperate, as well as, work
as a teamwork.
Reflection:
I don’t think anyone can say that
they had not learned anything at all over the 2 weeks. I think we have to think
positive and not be too critical about petty things. It would have been nice if over the 2 weeks
we were put in different groups rather than stay in the same group and that
would enable us to get to know other teammates even better.
Impact:
I have to say that some of the
activities are not new to us, however, some of the other activities did trigger
new ideas and we got the opportunity to exchange ideas during group work. The
activities are practical and can easily be adapted and used in the classrooms.
Written by
Marina Abu Bakar
Politeknik Melaka
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