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Innovative pedagogy and assessment, and physical environment, and creating a positive learning environment

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Innovative pedagogy and assessment, and physical environment, and creating a positive learning environment

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Reflection 02 (Week 02)

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From week 02 and third day lecture over online and classroom lectures on July 07/2021 Wednesday, 03:00- 06:00 pm.

By two dear best our teachers Dr. Karwan Ali and Mr. Miran Hama Rahim talked about some topics related motivation or behavior and Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning and I got more knowledge and information on innovative and ………...

Today I was so happy with our instructor about some important topics which is deals with the key Pedagogical, educational. Dimensions of the Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment and contemporary understandings of the processes of learning and easy everything and grow up or open mind of students and educated by the best process to successful then their parent must understanding about behavior with around themselves on teachers, actually learning, education, behavior, respect, everything is different against development countries, Kurdistan goes to bad education by corrupt of power, but we must try to defined another path to rescue ourselves and our families, by the way I glade to get information on in coarse pedagogy, frankly I say by that coarse I got benefit on behavior on my family too, I’m so happy when I appreciated on that pedagogy, one thing that I accepted  one hundred percent that coarse and the best decided that ministry of higher education that was coarse academic to growth and to creating academic person by best way phycology to improve our skill, teaching, and education that have underpinned and enlightened this innovation. This module also forms a foundation upon which innovation pedagogy assessment can build and develop their theoretical and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and competencies that are more essential and compatible with the needs and developments of twenty-first-century. Lectures explain more knowledge on (Teacher methods, assessment tools, creating learning environment and learning outcome).

The learning environment means: Learning environment refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures in which students learn. ... Since learners must do the learning, the aim is to create a total environment for learning that optimises the ability of students to learn.

Types of learning environment that Learning environments vary from classroom to classroom and context to context. There are four types of learning environments, each with unique elements. Learning environments can be student- or learner-centred; knowledge-centred; assessment-centred; and community-centred.

Importance of learning environment Research has shown that an engaged learning environment increases students' attention and focus, promotes meaningful learning experiences, encourages higher levels of student performance, and motivates students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.

A good learning environment offers a safe platform for learners. Before you can expect learners to succeed academically, they should also feel safe both mentally and physically. ... In order to maintain a safe learning environment, learners must feel supported, welcomed, and respected. Create a good learning environment

Tips generally fell into three categories:

1.     Good Relationships. Get started early. Build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. ...

2.     Clear Communication. Speak their language. Use humour, tech, or other strategies to get on their level. ...

3.     Trust. Let your students make decisions.

For students to learn, they must feel safe, engaged, connected, and supported in their classrooms and schools. These “conditions for learning” are the elements of a school's climate that students experience personally or

No matter what educational philosophy or model an early childhood classroom uses, these five elements are the essentials to look for when choosing a preschool.

·        Classroom atmosphere and design. ...

·        Teachers. ...

·        Discipline and Social-Emotional Development. ...

·        Academics. ...

·        Safety.

Characteristics of learning environment Curiosity, persistence, flexibility, priority, creativity, collaboration, revision, and even the classic Habits of Mind are all great places to start. So often what students learn from those around them is less directly didactic, and more indirect and observational.

Environment plays an important role in healthy living and the existence of life on planet earth. Earth is a home for different living species and we all are dependent on the environment for food, air, water, and other needs. Therefore, it is important for every individual to save and protect our environment.

The classroom environment affect learning, the psychological classroom environment is just as important as the physical one. Instructors who exhibit calm and rational behaviour can help maintain a supportive environment that encourages student learning. Without the proper support, students risk study anxiety, poor performance, and negative behaviour. Then explain or study on learning adults or teenagers have The Four Basic Elements of Adult Learning

·        Motivation.

·        Reinforcement.

·        Retention.

·        Transference.

Modern learning environments seamlessly integrate technology into spaces that are designed around teaching and learning, giving instructors and students the tools they need to succeed in a physical setting that promotes collaboration and supports multiple learning styles.

What Is a Modern Learning Environment? Education has shifted dramatically in recent decades — from an emphasis on fact memorization through “sage on the stage” teaching styles to a focus on higher-order thinking and future-ready skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Along the way, schools have raced to incorporate technology, first through stand-alone computer labs, and then through one-to-one device initiatives and massive networking upgrades. But in many cases, the type of classroom itself has remained stubbornly static, with students sitting in rows of desks and a teacher delivering instruction at a whiteboard or projector screen at the front of the room. The concept of the modern learning environment is beginning to change with school or university districts attempting to align their physical spaces with contemporary pedagogical philosophy. In a modern learning environment, flexible classroom spaces organically integrate technology, helping teachers to better engage students and facilitate the mix of independent, small-group and whole class learning that is now viewed as essential to student success. Typically, a modern learning environment incorporates three key elements: connected devices (such as notebooks, tablets or even smartphones); audiovisual tools (including projectors and touch-screen displays); and purposeful furniture that allows students to learn in different ways at different times (such as standing desks, collaborative workstations and connected seating). While the concept of outfitting classrooms with connected devices is certainly not new, the reality is that student devices are often not put to their highest use, precisely because they are sometimes seen as an afterthought, as tools that are essential to teaching and learning. Most school buildings predate the tablets and laptops that students are using by several decades, and although school or university leaders have done their best to incorporate technology into instruction, they have been aiming at a moving target. For a time, many schools relied on laptop carts, but this solution was cumbersome, with teachers unsure of when they would have access to the technology, and whether the computers would be powered up when they needed them. Some districts have found success with bring-your-own-device policies, but others have found it nearly impossible to manage a computing environment where every student has a different device. Even in districts that have invested in one-to-one programs, leaders have sometimes been disappointed by lackluster adoption, found it difficult to continue funding the programs over time or failed to make the networking upgrades necessary to ensure a high level of performance. By contrast, modern learning environments are designed with the assumption that students will have constant access to connectivity — and are supported by the back-end technology and teacher training necessary to ensure that student devices play a central role in the classroom. Similarly, audiovisual solutions in a modern learning environment directly support student learning and engagement. Depending on grade level and instructional goals, these solutions may include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, multi touch digital displays, projectors and even microphone lanyards for soft-spoken teachers in larger classrooms. The key is not to implement any single audiovisual tool with a one size-fits-all approach, but rather to outfit classrooms with the solutions that will best help teachers reach their students.

There are many ingredients that go into making a thriving learning environment and creating a positive learning environment And whether it's your first year in education, the first days, weeks, and months of the school year are the time to create the learning environment you want for your students. Below, we've collected teacher-tips on creating a positive classroom. ​They were contributed by the educators and parents of community in response to our Start the Year Strong campaign. There were many amazing entries, we with Dr. Karwan Focused on 18 main points on creating a positive Learning Environment, actually so benefit for me so newest knowledge so benefit I explained below.

v 1. Safety on Health

A better Learning Environment – The most important benefit of a clean. To make them look forward to each and every work-day, they need to be, productive as they interact with leaners in a healthy and clean place, Provide Safety – Dirty places may contain dangerous objects or insects and animals. When competence when preparing cleaning solutions, to ensure health and safety, ensuring good hand care, for example, remove contamination promptly, wash, Return to University after lockdown serves as a reminder of the importance of entrance control management.

v 2. Engagement

Why is engagement important in early childhood?

The positive outcomes of engaged parents are powerful: increased support for children's learning at home, empowered parents, and improved family well-being. Children see benefits like improved cognitive development and academic performance, better social-emotional development, and improved health.

v 3. Respect

Respect is a very important foundational factor in the development and maintenance of a healthy learning environment. It is respect that opens space for the development of trust and learning. In schools, as we who work within them know too well, things happen that require others to trust us and follow our lead.

v 4. Good Relationships

Get started early. Build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. Let students get to know you (and each other) by preparing fun icebreakers or exchanging letters. Consider sending a letter home to parents or calling each home to establish those relationships right away. Take your time. You may be tempted to jump right into content when the school year starts, but taking the time to build relationships will pay off later. You'll create individual relationships that last and a community for your students. Ask for help. Your fellow faculty and staff are your greatest resource. Reach out to the teachers next door or the thousands of teachers on Twitter. There will be someone out there who not only has an answer to your question, but wants to connect and join your professional circle. So build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. Let students get to know you (and each other) by preparing fun icebreakers or exchanging letters. Consider sending a letter home to parents or calling each home to establish those relationships right away.

v 5. Build Trust with  Honesty of Students

It builds trust, so students are willing to engage in things that the teachers would like them to. A positive relationship also allows teachers to model good relationships with others, and so these social and emotional skills are very valuable for kids to learn and to demonstrate with each other.Let your students make decisions. From classroom layout to project ideas, let students have a say. Fewer decisions for you to make and fun for students to feel like they helped create their environment.

v 6. Support of Students

A supportive learning environment is less about the physical classroom and resources (though these are important) than it is about values and relationships. In a genuinely supportive learning environment, every student feels valued, included, and empowered.

v 7. Decoration For Students

Affect learning classroom decoration on motivation and relaxing of students, Recent studies have shown evidence for the role that classrooms play in learning, for example, found that young students spent more time off-task when classroom walls were highly decorated, while research on flexible classrooms shows that optimizing physical characteristics of classrooms such as light.

v 8. Excellent communication

Good communication skills of teacher are the basic need of academics success of students, and professional success of life. Teacher communicates more instructions orally in classroom to students. Teacher with poor communication skills may cause failure of students to learn and promote their academics. Speak their language. Use humour, tech, or other strategies to get on their level. That extra effort will go a long way in relating to students. This strategy can be used to present traditionally "mundane" information, like classroom rules and regulations. Start from stretch. You might know your rules backwards and forwards, but remember your students are most likely new to your teaching style and expectations. Try not to assume your students know how to do seemingly basic tasks, like collaborating or taking notes. This can be time consuming, but like building relationships, it'll pay off.

v 9. Positive Praise

With a particular child to help motivate the child to increase a particular behavior. Using effective praise in a classroom can increase positive interactions between teachers and children, which also helps build an overall positive classroom atmosphere.

v 10. Conflict Resolution

It is important to conflict face and resolve it with skills to manage it properly and establishing cooperative relationships, and producing integrative solutions. Should coexist in a classroom environment and conflict should not interfere, negatively, in this sense, it is important to enhance positive conflict characteristics.

v 11. Smile often

Greeting each student at the door with a positive message brings benefits for both ... The first few minutes of class are often the most chaotic, as students transition ... behaviour as teachers and students build a positive classroom culture together.

v 12. High Learning Expectation

The importance of a positive learning environment

Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Such an environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed.

v 13. Enforce rules and expectation

Creating a set of classroom rules is one task that many teachers ... If you want to increase the number of positive behaviors in your class and ... Another important consideration when creating class rules is to state them in a positive way. ... Settle into the classroom environment and adjust to expectations.

v 14. Learn about the students

Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Such an environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed.

v 15. Personalized learning prioritizes

Personalized learning prioritizes a clear understanding of the needs and goals of each individual student and the tailoring of instruction to address those needs and goals. ... When properly supported by teachers, it can help students learn independently and work at their own pace. Advantages of personalized learning:

1.     Learning activities are meaningful and connect to student interests

·       Authentic learning empowers students

·       Active Learning Environment

2.     Instruction utilizes a variety of learning styles that support every learner

·       Personal attention is given to ensure that every child develops their intellectual and creative talents

·       Collaborative and Cooperative

3.     Students work with others to explore ideas and use knowledge for meaningful tasks

·       Teachers are facilitators of learning to guide them in acquiring knowledge

·       Opportunities are provided  for students to become “creators of content”

·       Creates Positive Attitudes for Learning

4.     Enthusiasm for school is increased

·       Creates life-long learners

·       Caring and Supportive Learning Environment

5.     Student-teacher relationships are respectful

Parents partner with teachers to encourage student achievement

v 16.  Help of students

The Factors That Make a Positive Learning Environment to help of students to establish a supportive learning culture. Each member of the learning community should have the feeling of connectedness.

Address Learners' Needs.

Keep it Positive.

Provide Feedback.

Celebrate Success.

Safety.

Employ Interactive Games and Activities.

v 17. The Power of the Positive Phone Call Home

Calling students' parents or guardians with good news encourages more good behaviour and creates ... I had a feeling that these positive phone calls home were important. ... Simple Ways to Create a Positive Pre-K Environment ... To help my pre-K students understand that school is a place where learning can be fun, that​

v 18. Social and Emotional Learning:

Creating Supportive Learning Environments for All. Development can help create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments, both in school and in out-of-school settings. Educators can also learn to improve their social and emotional competencies.

We explained ten simple and easy to implement tips to develop safe and respectful classroom environments, must try in class room:

1. Let all your students know that you respect and care about them.

Try it: Start a conversation with a student in your class whom you don’t know well.

2. Set up a classroom culture of inclusion and respect.

Try it: Reach out to a student in your class who appears withdrawn or doesn’t seem to be included in classmate’s friendship groups.

3. Acknowledge students who demonstrate kindness, respect and thoughtfulness.

Try it: Identify and acknowledge a student when you notice they are using kindness, respect and thoughtfulness in the classroom.

4. Use positive approaches when educating students about acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.

Try it: Provide one-on-one feedback to your students, instead of reprimanding them in front of their classmates for unacceptable behaviour.

5. Encourage your students to practise using social and emotional skills in the classroom.

Try it: Give your students opportunities to practise using Reach out Breathe in class to help them manage their emotions.

6. Work with students to develop their classroom expectations.

Try it: Develop with your students a list of behaviours they’d like to see in their class.

7. Provide learning opportunities that encourage cooperation, cohesion and compassion among students.

Try it: Use one activity from Wellbeing Fives to increase student wellbeing.

8. Model the positive behaviours you would like to see in your classroom.

Try it: Demonstrate a random act of kindness.

9. Provide an opportunity for students to take responsibility for their learning.

Try it: Give your students a chance to develop a group solution to a school-related concern they have.

10. Provide an opportunity for students to recognise and acknowledge a classmate’s strengths

From lectures in Fifth day (Module 3), week of 3, we created 2 posters one of them(Lecture by Teacher) Innovation Pedagogy that we presented that one , another one Recitation oral Questions I presented and appreciated our topics on (Lecture by Teacher) Innovation Pedagogy I focused on four steps of important topics like (steps of the lecture method)

1. Explain and Summarize Main Point.

2. Invite Questions and ask Questions.

3. Keep Track of the Time.

4. Do not Read your notes.

I explained these steps clarify with my Group G1

From lectures in Fifth day (Module 3), we focused on physical environment thus below:

The physical environment:

v The physical environment is the school building and the physical conditions of the school.

v Related interventions include moving to a new university building and improving the design, air quality, noise, light, or temperature of an existing building or classroom.

v Library environment offers educational experiences, evaluate return on investment in renovation and ... including the Science for Learning Centers funded by NSF such as LIFE ... articulate important interrelationships of social, emotional.

v Creating natural environments supports children to become environmentally ... Outdoor spaces should include a range of different natural features such as sand, ... When children are using the natural environment to develop knowledge in this area ..a. Outdoor play has clear physical benefits for developing children including, A place for Learning: The physical environment for the students

A good learning environment offers a safe platform for learners. ... In order to maintain a safe learning environment, learners must feel supported, welcomed, and respected. But many learning platforms and their codes of conduct don't always consider or support the positive climate.

Research has shown that an engaged learning environment increases students' attention and focus, promotes meaningful learning experiences, encourages higher levels of student performance, and motivates students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.

Astoundingly, research findings suggest that the physical environment can have such an impact on students that it could affect a student's academic progress by as much as 25%. ... Alternatively, crowded rooms and a high-density of students often results in lower student achievement and a poorer student disposition.

The Effects of the Classroom Learning Environment to the university Student's learning. The nature of the Classroom Learning Environment and psycho-social interactions can make a difference in how the students learn and achieve their goals. Most learning process takes place there, they learn through exploration and discovery using their senses. To support their natural curiosity and desire to learn, providing the feeling of security and pleasure. The Classroom Climate The temperature, Lightings, Colours and, Noise level. The Classroom Space, Space for the Teacher, Space for the Student, Space for Emergency Situations. The Classroom Materials, Desks, Chairs, Whiteboard, Bulletin/Notice board, others. The Relationship in the Classroom, Teacher - Student, Student – Student. If the student feels uncomfortable of the classroom conditions, then they will have less concentration on the lesson and so they get a little information only, from the teacher, and thus, affecting their grades. Students in a positive classroom learning environment, do not have to think of any hurtful comments from the teacher. Students thrive in environments where they feel safe, nurtured and respected. All students, even those who have learning difficulties and extraordinary personal challenges, can do well when they are physically comfortable, mentally motivated and emotionally supported.

I was feeling happy when I received academic information regarding the above important point and trying to prepare myself as an academic lecturer.  After presenting our group assignment I received some feedback point as a lesson learned. Generally, it was a good environment for learning. From lectures we participated as a student we learned from lecturers and as a teacher we presented our group assignment about learning Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning from this week we received more information about learning Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning or physical environment  I prefer all of them because for successful education all of theories must be used in class but using of them depend on the personality of the teachers in the class because most of them using traditional way in the class, in my view in Kurdistan most of the teachers using traditional way and neglect (Teacher methods, assessment tools, creating learning environment and learning outcome). I will try to implement all the above important points as a lecturer in my life.

Kind Regards

Rasul Yahya Rasul

july 19 /2021 Monday, 7:00 pm

rasul.yahya.r@spu.edu.iq

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Learning diary

Reflection: Week One

Before anything I feel obliged to extend my great appreciations the efforts of all my precious teachers, particularly Dr. Karwan Ali and Mr. Miran Hama Rahim who they spent his lifetime teaching and training the society and I am proud to call myself his student. It is a great pleasure to me if I had Module of Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment with my Teachers.

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From week 01 and 1st day lecture over online and classroom lectures on June 30/2021 Monday, 03:00- 06:00 pm

By two dear lecturers Dr. Karwan Ali and Mr. Miran Hama Rahim talked about Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning and I got more knowledge and information on innovative and read Theory of learning.

Today I was so happy with our instructor about some important topics which is deals with the key Pedagogical, educational. Dimensions of the Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment and contemporary understandings of the processes of learning and easy everything and grow up or open mind of students and educated by the best process to successful then their parent must understanding about behavior with around themselves on teachers, actually learning, education, behavior, respect, everything is different against development countries, Kurdistan goes to bad education by corrupt of power, but we must try to defined another path to rescue ourselves and our families, by the way I glade to get information on in coarse pedagogy, frankly I say by that coarse I got benefit on behavior on my family too, I’m so happy when I appreciated on that pedagogy, one thing that I accepted  one hundred percent that coarse and the best decided that ministry of higher education that was coarse academic to growth and to creating academic person by best way phycology to improve our skill, teaching, and education that have underpinned and enlightened this innovation. This module also forms a foundation upon which innovation pedagogy assessment can build and develop their theoretical and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and competencies that are more essential and compatible with the needs and developments of twenty-first-century. Lectures explain more knowledge on (Teacher methods, assessment tools, creating learning environment and learning outcome).

Actually so useful for me and achieve more good information by my friends in that class.

So I was feeling happy during lectures and I got some benefit points about (Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment) by search, read and download on that and method of teaching.

Practicing above positive points with group students. We got more information and I started working practically on that.

As for me Pedagogy refers to the study of teaching approaches and how they affect learners. A carefully considered pedagogy is essential in enabling students to learn more effectively and can help them develop high-order thinking skills. There are four common forms of pedagogy: social (education as supporting social development), critical (deconstructing normative perspectives), culturally responsive (encouraging the sharing of diverse backgrounds and experiences) and Socratic (developing intellectual and social skills to live in a democratic society).

Reflection 02 (Week 01)

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From lectures the second day in 1st week (Module 3), lecturers focused on some important topics like (Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment). Second lecture over online and classroom lectures on July 28, /2021 Saturday, 03:00- 06:00 pm.

The Day instructor explained more about learning outcomes, the former entails all the techniques, methods, and strategies that learners employ for their learning endeavors. I was feeling happy when I received academic information regarding the above important point and trying to prepare myself as an academic lecturer. After presenting our group assignment I received some feedback point as a lesson learned. Generally, it was a good environment for learning. From lectures we participated as a student we learned from lecturers and as a teacher we presented our group assignment about innovation pedagogy and assessment of above.

Dr. karwan explained some advice on behavior or with around students that must

1.     Don’t change degree of f students because no different any students.

2.     Must don’t allow that students by their wishes behavior must controlled that situation in the class room.

3.     Should some time change the article of class in order to students don’t fell bored or don’t sleep in the class room they must go to activation of her/his mind, try to any students like with class and love class, lessons and teachers.

4.     Another important thing that acquiring or achievement as cafe, stadium, shoulders to walk, anything that become improvement or activation mind of students.

5.     Sometime need behavior with students like friends, should teacher be gentle that become best way to transfer information so easy, be strongly and relaxing.

Then with my lectures and my friends recharge our thought on individual, group learning.

Another topics Mr. Miran explained clearly then after class tried to get more information on the learning pyramid that include these:

Ø  %5 Lecture.

Ø  %10 Reading.

Ø  %20 Audiovisual.

Ø  %30 Demonstration.

Ø  %50 Discussion

Ø  %75 Practice Doing.

Ø  % 90 Teach Others.

| There are various methods a learner can engage in which will allow them to learn information at various percentages of retention. The learning Pyramid, researched and created by the National training Laboratories in Betel, Maine, illustrates the percentage of learner recall that is associated with various approaches. The first four levels are passive learning. In contrast, the button three levels are active learning. The learning rammed clearly illustrates that active participation in the learning process results in a higher retention of learning. Based on the research, the least effective method would be a lecture The learning pyramid visually depicts approximate learning retention rates depending on the learning mode. It reflects learning theory which suggests that people learn best when they are actively involved in the learning process. Listening/Reading Brain scans show that listening memory is one of the smallest and therefore weakest memory centers in the brain. This supports the information in the Learning Pyramid. Seeing/Visual I remember your face, just not your name. This is important because when we look at the next level of the model, we find visual memory gives us much better results than audio memory. Does that match with what we find with the structure of the brain? You bet it does. The visual center is much larger and therefore stronger than the auditory center. Demonstration Demonstration is said to cause better recall. Intuitively this feels correct: A demonstration typically includes: Ø Seeing the instructor as the instructor does the process. Ø Seeing the physical procedure of the process Ø Listening to the instructor as the process is explained In regards to learning, the ability to see the instructor can be as important as seeing the actual physical process, because when we watch someone we interpret huge amounts of added information. Group Discussion The next level in the Learning Pyramid includes the student becoming active in discussing the items learned. When discussion is involved, there has to be speaking engaging Broca’s area of the brain and thought engaging frontal lobes are engaged all going through the central processor of memory. Therefore the amount of the physical brain involved is greater as well as the number of places in the brain that is engaged, causing the interconnections from Centre to Centre to be heightened. Practice The fact that practice (repetition) works is not a surprise, but why and how to best use it are good questions for the busy teacher. We know it’s easier to remember information that is attached to something we already know. It would be nice if all of the information our students needed to memories was based on something familiar. But, that will never happen! So as teachers we have to find a way to cause repetition in a way that will engage the student enough to create the memory you need them to have. All of your students can remember the information, if they want to. For example, a rap song may have a rather long story line with little repetition, yet many high school students know all the words. The very same students who remember many rap songs cannot seem to remember a simple three line haiku poem. The experts will tell us it’s because the rap song triggers implicit reflexive information about the student’s daily life. They have repeatedly listened to the song to get each and every word. Effectively, they have worked hard at practicing to be perfect. This points out that the greatest barrier to memory is not capacity or content. It is not novel or unique information versus very familiar information. The greatest barrier to memory is interest and engagement. The trick is to keep the student engaged without letting him/her get to a place of boredom and active disinterest. That is, teach without allowing your students to switch off. Teach Others The idea that if you want to thoroughly learn something, you need to teach it. This theory dates back at least 2,000 years when Nero’s teacher and author Seneca wrote Docendo Discimus or “We learn by teaching.” Teaching goes beyond memory and learning as it requires the explanation of what was learned so that the listener understands the teacher. To learn something does not require it to be remembered. And, conversely, to memorize something does not require it to be learned. We learn something only to forget it a few days later. We see students memorize a list of facts without the foggiest idea of what those facts mean. However, to teach something requires both memory of the data and learning of what it means or how it happens. If a student can rephrase a statement, concept, or process given by the teacher, such that another student can understand it, the teaching student is far more likely to know that information at a later date. Logically it follows that one must know an item well in order to explain it to another. The better it is known and understood, the better it can be taught. Then of course the process of teaching requires the “teacher” to clarify his or her thoughts in order to state them clearly. Gaining clarity requires decisions on what is the correct concept or process and decisions on what will be said and what will be omitted.

Project based learning

|  Project Based Learning is a teaching method in which students gain knowledge and skills by working for an extended period of time to investigate and respond to an engaging and complex question, problem, or challenge. In Gold Standard PBL, Essential Project Design Elements include: v Key Knowledge, Understanding, and Success Skills - The project is focused on student learning goals, including standards-based content and skills such as critical thinking/problem solving, collaboration, and self-management. v Challenging Problem or Question - The project is framed by a meaningful problem to solve or a question to answer, at the appropriate level of challenge. v Sustained Inquiry - Students engage in a rigorous, extended process of asking questions, finding resources, and applying information. v Authenticity - The project features real-world context, tasks and tools, quality standards, or impact – or speaks to students’ personal concerns, interests, and issues in their lives. v Student Voice & Choice - Students make some decisions about the project, including how they work and what they create. v Reflection - Students and teachers reflect on learning, the effectiveness of their inquiry and project activities, the quality of student work, obstacles and how to overcome them. v Critique & Revision - Students give, receive, and use feedback to improve their process and products. v Public Product - Students make their project work public by explaining, displaying and/or presenting it to people beyond the classroom.

Reflection 03 (Week 02)

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From lectures in second week (Module 3), From lectures in second week (Module 3), lecture over online and classroom lectures on July 05, /2021 Saturday, 03:00- 06:00 pm.

Mr. Miran was focused on some important point on that video that shared on Viber group, He asked that we must prepared to Monday day in order to we can presented some information Who some of my friends spoken on  knowledge on that video and  presented and appreciated to recharge our thought  on our video classroom. In that video the one teacher had told, I am a teacher for long time for 37 years. Before I did not think the level of student centered best way to successful but in the end change my mind after that I decided which the best way to learning is student center. In the another part told I had a teacher some time change of the article/ topic of class for example return of store in order to students don’t feel tired, bored, to fresh of her/his of minds.

I got some benefit information on more situation that related on psychology of pedagogy to treatment matter with students in order to become successful of him/her students to achieve best paths to arrival of the top of education:

1.     Should every students appreciated in the classroom to increase levels of students also another benefit of that action any students does not have shay.

2.     Teachers must loves his/her self then loves students and class, and type of lectures or subjects, so trying to get best lecture without sensitive of tired and proportion and coordination with all students.

3.     Sometime teachers stay in uniform or different dress color, or being the best attitude with his/her around.

4.     Using the best way to speak, means increase or decrease sound and move eyes, mouth, eyebrows, hands.

5.     The best pattern to stay on the stage.

6.     When the teacher goes in class have interpretation some things.

a.      The first time best pattern to greeting.

b.     Review of last lectures.

c.      Starting new articles or subjects.

d.     Introduce materials.

e.      Must teacher as much as article explain don’t quickly.

f.      Another thing so is important is short break and change of that situation.

g.     In the finish review in this day studied and mange time.

Mr. Miran explain so be clearly about Common learning methods as (Seminar, Workshop, Written Assignments, Laboratory/ Field work and Graduation project or work placement and internship:

Workshops are usually longer, often 1 to 2 days. Seminars are usually 90 minutes to 3 hours. Workshops include far more interactive exercises. Seminars are frequently more lecture driven with less participant interaction other than answering questions.

Workshops and seminars can address common problems or issues that business professionals may face on a regular basis. Participants can share their insights and thoughts on how to resolve the problem, which can offer a fresh perspective when dealing with the problem.

Fishbowl

Fishbowl is a strategy for organizing medium- to large-group discussions. Students are separated into an inner and outer circle. In the inner circle or fishbowl, students have a discussion; students in the outer circle listen to the discussion and take notes. The great advantage of the fishbowl technique is that it lessens the distinction between the speakers and the audience, while allowing many people to voice their views. It is ideal for large groups

Advantages:

·       Everyone has an equal opportunity to participate.

·       The fishbowl is a great way to promote participation from all the individuals involved in the discussion.

·       Fishbowls are an excellent way to discuss controversial topics.

·       The fishbowl is a good alternative to the traditional debate.

·       Each participant can have their say without being interrupted.

·       The contributors can freely state their opinion on the subject.

·       It enables the student to become a better listener.

Disadvantages:

·       Observes could get edgy just sitting and listening.

·       Too much of an urge for observes to interrupt.

·       Some participants may feel awkward about opening up, speaking their mind.

·       Some participants might worry about repercussions from their comments.

Time Management Tips for Students:

·        Identify Time-Wasters and Set Goals. It's easy to get distracted. ...

·        Plan Ahead by Creating a To-Do List. ...

·        Tackle Small Tasks to Start. ...

·        Only Do One Thing at a Time. ...

·        Establish Routines. ...

·        Use Breaks Wisely. ...

·        Take Time Off. ...

·        Learn to Delegate.

Learning how to manage time effectively is an important skill for students. But many students struggle with finding the time to complete all their assignments, leading to overwhelming feelings of stress and frustration. To help. Good time management skills help students prioritize tasks so they are able to complete school work and assignments on time. Students are able to plan ahead, set aside the time they need for projects and assignments, and make better use of that time Becoming better at managing time allows students to become more organized, more confident, and learn more effectively. It can also help students avoid the dreaded procrastination problem, which can be a slippery slope to stress, frustration and poor grades.

Authentic Learning

In education, authentic learning is an instructional approach that allows students to explore, discuss, and meaningfully construct concepts and relationships in contexts that involve real-world problems and projects that are relevant to the learner.

Flipped Learning and Traditional classroom

With the model of the flipped classroom, students have direct access to the knowledge. Whereas with the traditional classroom, students don't have direct access to the knowledge. The teacher stands between the students and the knowledge. With the flipped classroom students have to prepare their contact moments.

Flipped classroom. What does is it exactly mean? It’s a 180 degree shift in “traditional” education. But what does that say? With the flipped classroom, students have direct access to the knowledge and the teacher serves as a coach and mentor. With the flipped classroom model, students have to prepare their contact moments. During contact moments teachers are able to zoom in on the application and deeper processing of the learning material.

In the traditional model the teacher stands between the students and the knowledge. Students have no (or little) knowledge about the subject when they come to class. In class, they get taught all the knowledge, and it's often the basic knowledge about a subject. Students have to do the more comprehensive knowledge at home, it’s called homework: p The process of thoughts is mostly viewed after doing a test.

I will try to implement all the above important points as a lecturer in my life. I was feeling happy that I received academic information regarding by Mr. Miran. It was a good environment for learning and behavior with our round.

Kind Regards

Rasul Yahya Rasul

June 28 /2021 Monday, 02:00 pm

rasul.yahya.r@spu.edu.iq

Reflection 02 (Week 02)

Description

From week 02 and third day lecture over online and classroom lectures on July 07/2021 Wednesday, 03:00- 06:00 pm.

By two dear best our teachers Dr. Karwan Ali and Mr. Miran Hama Rahim talked about some topics related motivation or behavior and Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning and I got more knowledge and information on innovative and ………...

Today I was so happy with our instructor about some important topics which is deals with the key Pedagogical, educational. Dimensions of the Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment and contemporary understandings of the processes of learning and easy everything and grow up or open mind of students and educated by the best process to successful then their parent must understanding about behavior with around themselves on teachers, actually learning, education, behavior, respect, everything is different against development countries, Kurdistan goes to bad education by corrupt of power, but we must try to defined another path to rescue ourselves and our families, by the way I glade to get information on in coarse pedagogy, frankly I say by that coarse I got benefit on behavior on my family too, I’m so happy when I appreciated on that pedagogy, one thing that I accepted  one hundred percent that coarse and the best decided that ministry of higher education that was coarse academic to growth and to creating academic person by best way phycology to improve our skill, teaching, and education that have underpinned and enlightened this innovation. This module also forms a foundation upon which innovation pedagogy assessment can build and develop their theoretical and pedagogical knowledge, skills, and competencies that are more essential and compatible with the needs and developments of twenty-first-century. Lectures explain more knowledge on (Teacher methods, assessment tools, creating learning environment and learning outcome).

The learning environment means: Learning environment refers to the diverse physical locations, contexts, and cultures in which students learn. ... Since learners must do the learning, the aim is to create a total environment for learning that optimises the ability of students to learn.

Types of learning environment that Learning environments vary from classroom to classroom and context to context. There are four types of learning environments, each with unique elements. Learning environments can be student- or learner-centred; knowledge-centred; assessment-centred; and community-centred.

Importance of learning environment Research has shown that an engaged learning environment increases students' attention and focus, promotes meaningful learning experiences, encourages higher levels of student performance, and motivates students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.

A good learning environment offers a safe platform for learners. Before you can expect learners to succeed academically, they should also feel safe both mentally and physically. ... In order to maintain a safe learning environment, learners must feel supported, welcomed, and respected. Create a good learning environment

Tips generally fell into three categories:

1.     Good Relationships. Get started early. Build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. ...

2.     Clear Communication. Speak their language. Use humour, tech, or other strategies to get on their level. ...

3.     Trust. Let your students make decisions.

For students to learn, they must feel safe, engaged, connected, and supported in their classrooms and schools. These “conditions for learning” are the elements of a school's climate that students experience personally or

No matter what educational philosophy or model an early childhood classroom uses, these five elements are the essentials to look for when choosing a preschool.

·        Classroom atmosphere and design. ...

·        Teachers. ...

·        Discipline and Social-Emotional Development. ...

·        Academics. ...

·        Safety.

Characteristics of learning environment Curiosity, persistence, flexibility, priority, creativity, collaboration, revision, and even the classic Habits of Mind are all great places to start. So often what students learn from those around them is less directly didactic, and more indirect and observational.

Environment plays an important role in healthy living and the existence of life on planet earth. Earth is a home for different living species and we all are dependent on the environment for food, air, water, and other needs. Therefore, it is important for every individual to save and protect our environment.

The classroom environment affect learning, the psychological classroom environment is just as important as the physical one. Instructors who exhibit calm and rational behaviour can help maintain a supportive environment that encourages student learning. Without the proper support, students risk study anxiety, poor performance, and negative behaviour. Then explain or study on learning adults or teenagers have The Four Basic Elements of Adult Learning

·        Motivation.

·        Reinforcement.

·        Retention.

·        Transference.

Modern learning environments seamlessly integrate technology into spaces that are designed around teaching and learning, giving instructors and students the tools they need to succeed in a physical setting that promotes collaboration and supports multiple learning styles.

What Is a Modern Learning Environment? Education has shifted dramatically in recent decades — from an emphasis on fact memorization through “sage on the stage” teaching styles to a focus on higher-order thinking and future-ready skills such as critical thinking and problem solving. Along the way, schools have raced to incorporate technology, first through stand-alone computer labs, and then through one-to-one device initiatives and massive networking upgrades. But in many cases, the type of classroom itself has remained stubbornly static, with students sitting in rows of desks and a teacher delivering instruction at a whiteboard or projector screen at the front of the room. The concept of the modern learning environment is beginning to change with school or university districts attempting to align their physical spaces with contemporary pedagogical philosophy. In a modern learning environment, flexible classroom spaces organically integrate technology, helping teachers to better engage students and facilitate the mix of independent, small-group and whole class learning that is now viewed as essential to student success. Typically, a modern learning environment incorporates three key elements: connected devices (such as notebooks, tablets or even smartphones); audiovisual tools (including projectors and touch-screen displays); and purposeful furniture that allows students to learn in different ways at different times (such as standing desks, collaborative workstations and connected seating). While the concept of outfitting classrooms with connected devices is certainly not new, the reality is that student devices are often not put to their highest use, precisely because they are sometimes seen as an afterthought, as tools that are essential to teaching and learning. Most school buildings predate the tablets and laptops that students are using by several decades, and although school or university leaders have done their best to incorporate technology into instruction, they have been aiming at a moving target. For a time, many schools relied on laptop carts, but this solution was cumbersome, with teachers unsure of when they would have access to the technology, and whether the computers would be powered up when they needed them. Some districts have found success with bring-your-own-device policies, but others have found it nearly impossible to manage a computing environment where every student has a different device. Even in districts that have invested in one-to-one programs, leaders have sometimes been disappointed by lackluster adoption, found it difficult to continue funding the programs over time or failed to make the networking upgrades necessary to ensure a high level of performance. By contrast, modern learning environments are designed with the assumption that students will have constant access to connectivity — and are supported by the back-end technology and teacher training necessary to ensure that student devices play a central role in the classroom. Similarly, audiovisual solutions in a modern learning environment directly support student learning and engagement. Depending on grade level and instructional goals, these solutions may include interactive whiteboards, document cameras, multi touch digital displays, projectors and even microphone lanyards for soft-spoken teachers in larger classrooms. The key is not to implement any single audiovisual tool with a one size-fits-all approach, but rather to outfit classrooms with the solutions that will best help teachers reach their students.

There are many ingredients that go into making a thriving learning environment. And whether it's your first year in education, the first days, weeks, and months of the school year are the time to create the learning environment you want for your students. Below, we've collected teacher-tips on creating a positive classroom. ​They were contributed by the educators and parents of community in response to our Start the Year Strong campaign. There were many amazing entries, we with Dr. Karwan Focused on 18 main points on creating a positive Learning Environment, actually so benefit for me so newest knowledge so benefit I explained below.

v 1. Safety on Health

A better Learning Environment – The most important benefit of a clean. To make them look forward to each and every work-day, they need to be, productive as they interact with leaners in a healthy and clean place, Provide Safety – Dirty places may contain dangerous objects or insects and animals. When competence when preparing cleaning solutions, to ensure health and safety, ensuring good hand care, for example, remove contamination promptly, wash, Return to University after lockdown serves as a reminder of the importance of entrance control management.

v 2. Engagement

Why is engagement important in early childhood?

The positive outcomes of engaged parents are powerful: increased support for children's learning at home, empowered parents, and improved family well-being. Children see benefits like improved cognitive development and academic performance, better social-emotional development, and improved health.

v 3. Respect

Respect is a very important foundational factor in the development and maintenance of a healthy learning environment. It is respect that opens space for the development of trust and learning. In schools, as we who work within them know too well, things happen that require others to trust us and follow our lead.

v 4. Good Relationships

Get started early. Build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. Let students get to know you (and each other) by preparing fun icebreakers or exchanging letters. Consider sending a letter home to parents or calling each home to establish those relationships right away. Take your time. You may be tempted to jump right into content when the school year starts, but taking the time to build relationships will pay off later. You'll create individual relationships that last and a community for your students. Ask for help. Your fellow faculty and staff are your greatest resource. Reach out to the teachers next door or the thousands of teachers on Twitter. There will be someone out there who not only has an answer to your question, but wants to connect and join your professional circle. So build positive relationships with students and parents starting with the first day of school. Let students get to know you (and each other) by preparing fun icebreakers or exchanging letters. Consider sending a letter home to parents or calling each home to establish those relationships right away.

v 5. Build Trust with  Honesty of Students

It builds trust, so students are willing to engage in things that the teachers would like them to. A positive relationship also allows teachers to model good relationships with others, and so these social and emotional skills are very valuable for kids to learn and to demonstrate with each other.Let your students make decisions. From classroom layout to project ideas, let students have a say. Fewer decisions for you to make and fun for students to feel like they helped create their environment.

v 6. Support of Students

A supportive learning environment is less about the physical classroom and resources (though these are important) than it is about values and relationships. In a genuinely supportive learning environment, every student feels valued, included, and empowered.

v 7. Decoration For Students

Affect learning classroom decoration on motivation and relaxing of students, Recent studies have shown evidence for the role that classrooms play in learning, for example, found that young students spent more time off-task when classroom walls were highly decorated, while research on flexible classrooms shows that optimizing physical characteristics of classrooms such as light.

v 8. Excellent communication

Good communication skills of teacher are the basic need of academics success of students, and professional success of life. Teacher communicates more instructions orally in classroom to students. Teacher with poor communication skills may cause failure of students to learn and promote their academics. Speak their language. Use humour, tech, or other strategies to get on their level. That extra effort will go a long way in relating to students. This strategy can be used to present traditionally "mundane" information, like classroom rules and regulations. Start from stretch. You might know your rules backwards and forwards, but remember your students are most likely new to your teaching style and expectations. Try not to assume your students know how to do seemingly basic tasks, like collaborating or taking notes. This can be time consuming, but like building relationships, it'll pay off.

v 9. Positive Praise

With a particular child to help motivate the child to increase a particular behavior. Using effective praise in a classroom can increase positive interactions between teachers and children, which also helps build an overall positive classroom atmosphere.

v 10. Conflict Resolution

It is important to conflict face and resolve it with skills to manage it properly and establishing cooperative relationships, and producing integrative solutions. Should coexist in a classroom environment and conflict should not interfere, negatively, in this sense, it is important to enhance positive conflict characteristics.

v 11. Smile often

Greeting each student at the door with a positive message brings benefits for both ... The first few minutes of class are often the most chaotic, as students transition ... behaviour as teachers and students build a positive classroom culture together.

v 12. High Learning Expectation

The importance of a positive learning environment

Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Such an environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed.

v 13. Enforce rules and expectation

Creating a set of classroom rules is one task that many teachers ... If you want to increase the number of positive behaviors in your class and ... Another important consideration when creating class rules is to state them in a positive way. ... Settle into the classroom environment and adjust to expectations.

v 14. Learn about the students

Classroom environment is one of the most important factors affecting student learning. Such an environment provides relevant content, clear learning goals and feedback, opportunities to build social skills, and strategies to help students succeed.

v 15. Personalized learning prioritizes

Personalized learning prioritizes a clear understanding of the needs and goals of each individual student and the tailoring of instruction to address those needs and goals. ... When properly supported by teachers, it can help students learn independently and work at their own pace. Advantages of personalized learning:

1.     Learning activities are meaningful and connect to student interests

·       Authentic learning empowers students

·       Active Learning Environment

2.     Instruction utilizes a variety of learning styles that support every learner

·       Personal attention is given to ensure that every child develops their intellectual and creative talents

·       Collaborative and Cooperative

3.     Students work with others to explore ideas and use knowledge for meaningful tasks

·       Teachers are facilitators of learning to guide them in acquiring knowledge

·       Opportunities are provided  for students to become “creators of content”

·       Creates Positive Attitudes for Learning

4.     Enthusiasm for school is increased

·       Creates life-long learners

·       Caring and Supportive Learning Environment

5.     Student-teacher relationships are respectful

Parents partner with teachers to encourage student achievement

v 16.  Help of students

The Factors That Make a Positive Learning Environment to help of students to establish a supportive learning culture. Each member of the learning community should have the feeling of connectedness.

Address Learners' Needs.

Keep it Positive.

Provide Feedback.

Celebrate Success.

Safety.

Employ Interactive Games and Activities.

v 17. The Power of the Positive Phone Call Home

Calling students' parents or guardians with good news encourages more good behaviour and creates ... I had a feeling that these positive phone calls home were important. ... Simple Ways to Create a Positive Pre-K Environment ... To help my pre-K students understand that school is a place where learning can be fun, that​

v 18. Social and Emotional Learning:

Creating Supportive Learning Environments for All. Development can help create safe, supportive, and equitable learning environments, both in school and in out-of-school settings. Educators can also learn to improve their social and emotional competencies.

We explained ten simple and easy to implement tips to develop safe and respectful classroom environments, must try in class room:

1. Let all your students know that you respect and care about them.

Try it: Start a conversation with a student in your class whom you don’t know well.

2. Set up a classroom culture of inclusion and respect.

Try it: Reach out to a student in your class who appears withdrawn or doesn’t seem to be included in classmate’s friendship groups.

3. Acknowledge students who demonstrate kindness, respect and thoughtfulness.

Try it: Identify and acknowledge a student when you notice they are using kindness, respect and thoughtfulness in the classroom.

4. Use positive approaches when educating students about acceptable and unacceptable behaviours.

Try it: Provide one-on-one feedback to your students, instead of reprimanding them in front of their classmates for unacceptable behaviour.

5. Encourage your students to practise using social and emotional skills in the classroom.

Try it: Give your students opportunities to practise using Reach out Breathe in class to help them manage their emotions.

6. Work with students to develop their classroom expectations.

Try it: Develop with your students a list of behaviours they’d like to see in their class.

7. Provide learning opportunities that encourage cooperation, cohesion and compassion among students.

Try it: Use one activity from Wellbeing Fives to increase student wellbeing.

8. Model the positive behaviours you would like to see in your classroom.

Try it: Demonstrate a random act of kindness.

9. Provide an opportunity for students to take responsibility for their learning.

Try it: Give your students a chance to develop a group solution to a school-related concern they have.

10. Provide an opportunity for students to recognise and acknowledge a classmate’s strengths

From lectures in Fifth day (Module 3), week of 3, we created 2 posters one of them(Lecture by Teacher) Innovation Pedagogy that we presented that one , another one Recitation oral Questions I presented and appreciated our topics on (Lecture by Teacher) Innovation Pedagogy I focused on four steps of important topics like (steps of the lecture method)

1. Explain and Summarize Main Point.

2. Invite Questions and ask Questions.

3. Keep Track of the Time.

4. Do not Read your notes.

I explained these steps clarify with my Group G1

From lectures in Sixth day (Module 3), we focused on physical environment thus below:

The physical environment:

v The physical environment is the school building and the physical conditions of the school.

v Related interventions include moving to a new university building and improving the design, air quality, noise, light, or temperature of an existing building or classroom.

v Library environment offers educational experiences, evaluate return on investment in renovation and ... including the Science for Learning Centers funded by NSF such as LIFE ... articulate important interrelationships of social, emotional.

v Creating natural environments supports children to become environmentally ... Outdoor spaces should include a range of different natural features such as sand, ... When children are using the natural environment to develop knowledge in this area ... Outdoor play has clear physical benefits for developing children including, A place for Learning: The physical environment for the students

A good learning environment offers a safe platform for learners. ... In order to maintain a safe learning environment, learners must feel supported, welcomed, and respected. But many learning platforms and their codes of conduct don't always consider or support the positive climate.

Research has shown that an engaged learning environment increases students' attention and focus, promotes meaningful learning experiences, encourages higher levels of student performance, and motivates students to practice higher-level critical thinking skills.

Astoundingly, research findings suggest that the physical environment can have such an impact on students that it could affect a student's academic progress by as much as 25%. ... Alternatively, crowded rooms and a high-density of students often results in lower student achievement and a poorer student disposition.

The Effects of the Classroom Learning Environment to the university Student's learning. The nature of the Classroom Learning Environment and psycho-social interactions can make a difference in how the students learn and achieve their goals. Most learning process takes place there, they learn through exploration and discovery using their senses. To support their natural curiosity and desire to learn, providing the feeling of security and pleasure. The Classroom Climate The temperature, Lightings, Colours and, Noise level. The Classroom Space, Space for the Teacher, Space for the Student, Space for Emergency Situations. The Classroom Materials, Desks, Chairs, Whiteboard, Bulletin/Notice board, others. The Relationship in the Classroom, Teacher - Student, Student – Student. If the student feels uncomfortable of the classroom conditions, then they will have less concentration on the lesson and so they get a little information only, from the teacher, and thus, affecting their grades. Students in a positive classroom learning environment, do not have to think of any hurtful comments from the teacher. Students thrive in environments where they feel safe, nurtured and respected. All students, even those who have learning difficulties and extraordinary personal challenges, can do well when they are physically comfortable, mentally motivated and emotionally supported.

I was feeling happy when I received academic information regarding the above important point and trying to prepare myself as an academic lecturer.  After presenting our group assignment I received some feedback point as a lesson learned. Generally, it was a good environment for learning. From lectures we participated as a student we learned from lecturers and as a teacher we presented our group assignment about learning Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning from this week we received more information about learning Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning or physical environment  I prefer all of them because for successful education all of theories must be used in class but using of them depend on the personality of the teachers in the class because most of them using traditional way in the class, in my view in Kurdistan most of the teachers using traditional way and neglect (Teacher methods, assessment tools, creating learning environment and learning outcome). I will try to implement all the above important points as a lecturer in my life.

Reflection (Week 4)

Description

From week 04 lecture over online and classroom lectures on July 26/2021 and July 28/2021 Wednesday, 03:00- 06:00 pm.

By two dear best our teachers Dr. Karwan Ali and Mr. Miran Hama Rahim talked about some topics related motivation or behavior and Innovative Pedagogy and Assessment Learning and I got more knowledge and information on innovative and ………...

Today I was so happy with our instructor about some important topics which is deals with the key Pedagogical and

out comes learning that means the purpose of this study is to describe the desired learning outcomes of innovation pedagogy which supports innovations and regional development in higher education. Design/methodology/approach–The study is based on the socio‐cultural theory.

Assessing the Effectiveness of Whole Person Learning Pedagogy in Skill Acquisition:

We describe a whole person learning experiential/behavioral skill pedagogy developed in an executive skills course. The pedagogy was designed to address recent criticisms of MBA education relative to program relevancy and the skill sets of students entering the workforce. We present an experiential learning model based on the concept of whole person learning, discuss how the model is used in the class, and provide an empirical assessment of skill improvement over a 5-year period. Using a pre–posttest with control group design to test student skill levels by way of an assessment center, the effectiveness of the pedagogy was supported. The skills assessed included communication, teamwork, and leadership/initiative, decision making, and planning/organizing. Guidance is provided for implementing the pedagogy into MBA curricula.

Assessing technologies for teaching and learning: understanding the importance of technological pedagogical content knowledge

Past and present research has provided evidence to support the claim that technologies for teaching and learning must be pedagogically sound. However, educational technologies are also part of a complex process involving the people in the implementation of the innovation. In this paper, I review existing research and explain what both of those claims entail for educational technology. In the remainder of the paper, I discuss the research agenda related to the need to provide evidence that technology innovations are successful in the implementation process. Implications of this three-part model as well as a discussion of the importance of technological pedagogical content knowledge conclude the paper.

Pedagogical change in assessment just a teacher assess;

- Self assessment.

- peer assessment.

- Assessment and feedback from networks.

Method of Assessment in Education

·        Diagnostic Assessment (as Pre-Assessment) One way to think about it: Assesses a student's strengths, weaknesses, knowledge, and skills prior to instruction.

·        Formative Assessment.

·        Summative Assessment.

·        Norm-Referenced Assessment.

·        Criterion-Referenced Assessment.

·        Interim/Benchmark Assessment.

Methods of Assessments

·        Written Work.

·        Portfolios of student work.

·        Visual or audio recording of oral presentations or performances with self, peer, and or instructor evaluations using a rubric; may include recordings of subsequent performances to document improvements.

·        Capstone Projects.

·        Field or service learning projects.

v Selecting Assessment Methods

Selecting assessment tasks is a complex process, whether you do it for a whole program or course of study or for a single component of a course. You must take account of the learning and teaching context, and respond to the influence of many different variables.Most importantly, you must select assessment tasks that align well with the intended learning outcomes, and focus the overall design for assessment on encouraging, enabling and supporting learning—that is, on assessment as learning.

Aim to include a mixture of assessment tasks that enables students to build a more holistic picture of their learning, integrating the diverse strands of their program of study. After that I appreciated on Measurement of the Dimensions of Concrete Blocks especial I explained data sheet on that procedure.

Action plan now and in the future, I plan to pay more attention to these two subjects so that I can be my students' colleagues and guides so that they can prepare themselves for good work after finishing university and this work will be according to their wishes and desires.

Kind Regards

Rasul Yahya Rasul

July 28 /2021 Monday, 1:00 AM

rasul.yahya.r@spu.edu.iq