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After finishing this course, I developed a greater appreciation and better understanding of assessments. I no longer hold my negative view about assessments and now treat them as an educator’s ally in achieving successful learning. I appreciate the value of needs assessment prior to instruction where I could have an idea about the current strengthsContinue reading “EDS 113 FINALS: E-Journal Concluding Entry”

After studying this module, I became more conscious of indicators for higher level of learning and cultivating deeper cognitive skills.   On creativity, I was reminded that I should not be averse to experimentation or risks especially if they yield meaningful results without sacrificing safety or making things worse. I have to make sure thatContinue reading “Successful Learning”

Learning about LEARNING is indeed a fascinating experience for me. This course has greatly changed my perspective in 360⁰ when it comes to my own learning and how I picture myself to facilitate learning. I was inspired to become a better learner and facilitator of learning. It has helped me understand what constitutes true learningContinue reading “EDS 103 FINALS: e-Journal Concluding Entry”

Role Models and Mentors Their Contributions Rebecca S. Abrigo – Mother I look up to my mother because of her strong qualities. She taught us the values of presence of mind, common sense, and adaptability. She was responsible to help the entire family as the only child among 6 siblings who finished her studies. SheContinue reading “Models and Mentors in My Life”

Not just any type of feedback is effective. It could make or break a student’s desire to progress into learning. It could also come from parents, classmates, and even scores. As a teacher, I wish to provide good feedback which is both constructive and formative. It should also be valid and reliable and grounded onContinue reading “Reporting and Feedback”

I wish to draw inspiration from my pre-school and elementary school in terms of Constructivist approaches in teaching. I remember my teachers giving us more time for interactive learning and educational play. We were even given nap times. Lessons are effectively relayed through story-telling and interactive experiences. I learned that these approaches would promote collaborativeContinue reading “Constructivism in Action”

Constructivist Theories in learning have helped me realize the power that the learners have in influencing their own learning. This has encouraged me to shift into a learner-centered approach. Below are some of my realizations about how we learn and how I could apply principles from this theory. Learning has to be something that couldContinue reading “Constructivist Theories”

As a student some of the assessments I prefer to take include activities requiring verbal skills such as oral recitations, reports, extemporaneous speech, and group discussions. In my experience, I could often articulate myself better using verbal activities compared to traditional assessments such as writing and exams. I believe that I could elaborate more onContinue reading “Traditional and Non-Traditional Assessments”

I remember loving the subject Social Studies as a high school student. I still remember how good my teacher was in explaining the lessons. However, I could not recall everything that he has discussed. I feel like there was too much information in the given lesson which is difficult for me to handle in justContinue reading “Cognitive Theories”