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I used to think that becoming a good teacher comes with experience.

Now I think that being a great teacher involves the willingness and drive. Mindfulness is very important during this process so we know what we are doing well and what needs to be improved so we constantly grow as a teacher. The most amazing thing about a teacher is that teaching and learning happens simultaneously.

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I used to think that the different key programmes serve different purposes to help the child grow.

Now I think that all key programmes are based on the 4 strategic focuses and they are all interlinked and integrated to provide a strong support for the child's healthy development and growth.

Joyce He :)

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I used to think that  either the student learns or does not learn. Met an ex-Northlander recently, realised that the student always learns. The million dollar question is, "What did he learn?"

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I used to think that  either the student learns or does not learn. Met an ex-Northlander recently, realised that the student always learns. The million dollar question is, "What did he learn?"

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Now i know that teaching involves so much effort and strategies to make it happen for the kids.

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I used to think that Co-operative Learning is just another strategy to engage students' learning. 
Now I realised that it is an EFA tool. 

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I used to think that Co-operative Learning is just another strategy to engage students' learning. 
Now I realised that it is an EFA tool. 

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I used to think teaching is education. Now I realised facilitating learning is education.

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I used to think one question only one correct answer but mow I realised there may have many correct answers 

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I used to think one question only one correct answer but mow I realised there may have many correct answers 

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I used to think that children will respond to instructions within your expectations as long as it clear. Now I realise that it is alright to accept their interpretations and we as Teachers have the responsibility to reframe their thinking Whenever necessary.

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I used to think that teaching  was only my responsibility. 

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I used to think that teaching  was only my responsibility. 

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Now I think that it is a shared responsibility and a social experience between teachers and students.

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I used to think that by just giving clear instructions students would respond accordingly. Now I think I also need to follow-up by checking on whether the instructions were carried out properl

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I used to think that by just giving clear instructions students would respond accordingly. Now I think I also need to follow-up by checking on whether the instructions were carried out properl

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I used to think that student engagement is all about fun e.g. ICT-infused lessons / hands-on activities.

Now I think (in fact I know) that student engagement also involves critical and creative thinking, opportunities to learn social and communication skills as well as developing the child's intrinsic motivation to learn.

Katherine

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I used to think that only teacher teach...but anyone with passion can teach ....anyone....and any age....using the right too....to create joy in learning

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I used to think that only teacher teach...but anyone with passion can teach ....anyone....and any age....using the right too....to create joy in learning

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Now I think students learn much better by experiential learning and have on

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Now I think students learn much better by experiential learning and have on

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I used to think teaching was key but now realise whether learning has taken place is just as important. 

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I used to think teaching was key but now realise whether learning has taken place is just as important. 

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I used to think that I need to rush and complete my syllables before exam, but now I think that checking for understanding in class is more impt. It is also impt to ensure engagement level in classroom .

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I used to think that ICT allows students to have joy during leraning. Now I think it's more than that, it allows them to understand better. 

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I used to think that ICT allows students to have joy during leraning. Now I think it's more than that, it allows them to understand better. 

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I used to think teachers are indispensable in a classroom, but now I think learning takes place even when we are not. 

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I used to think teachers are indispensable in a classroom, but now I think learning takes place even when we are not. 

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I used to think that it was largely the students' problem when they cannot focus and pay attention in class.

Now I think that the teacher has to put in more effort in engaging the students, as directed by the 4 strategic focuses.

Vivian

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Now I think aesthetics plays just as important a part in bringing about a holistic development of the child.

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Now I think aesthetics plays just as important a part in bringing about a holistic development of the child.

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I used to think that LLP is only for the lower primary pupils

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I used to think that LLP is only for the lower primary pupils

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Now I think that it's good to have it across the 6 years so as to "built" the desired Northland Child

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I used to think that lesson only in classroom. 

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I used to think that lesson only in classroom. 

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I used to think that ST1 is just about student engagement in class through class/group discussion.

Now I think that for a student to be an engaged learner, it is about teacher being a facilitator to create JIL, enable LWU, promote CUY and cultivate SMSV.

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I used to think that leadership is meant for the prefects only, but now I think that every student has the chance to develop their leadership skill, which is good!

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Now I think that learning is a dynamic endeavor that requires much scaffolding n dip sticking to assess their understanding

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I used to think ICT is very time consuming and is not important.

Now i think ICT creates Joy in Learning and it helps the students to excel.

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I use to think that completing and rushing all the syallbus within the curriculum time is important. Now I think that joy in learning and   Satisfaction in learning are relatively crucial to students. 

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I use to think that completing and rushing all the syallbus within the curriculum time is important. Now I think that joy in learning and   Satisfaction in learning are relatively crucial to students. 

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I use to think only teachers teach...however anyone with passion can teach...any subject matter....to anyone

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I use to think only teachers teach...however anyone with passion can teach...any subject matter....to anyone

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I used to think that aesthetic is of lesser inportance.

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I used to think that aesthetic is of lesser inportance.

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I used to think that PW was taught as a unique stand-alone programme.

Now I think the soft skills that were infused can be made relevant and applicable throughout any lesson

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I used to think that the classroom is teacher centered. Now I think it is learner centered. 

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I used to think that the classroom is teacher centered. Now I think it is learner centered. 

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I used to think I can use same way to teach my students，now I think students are different and diverse，so I must individualise teaching and learning .

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I used to think I can use same way to teach my students，now I think students are different and diverse，so I must individualise teaching and learning .

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I used to think that student-initiated projects are ambitious.

Now i think it is important and that the role of the teacher is to facilitate their learnings & encourage original ideas from the young ones. Students will be more involved to contribute & it wont be a one-way learning.

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I used to think Northland Child is just 3 qualities. Now I understand that it comprises of skills, dispositions & values. This is a much much much much much more solid interpretation of the Northland Child. Perhaps we should place these 3 parts in our own icon - Lighthouse.

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I used to think Northland Child is just 3 qualities. Now I understand that it comprises of skills, dispositions & values. This is a much much much much much more solid interpretation of the Northland Child. Perhaps we should place these 3 parts in our own icon - Lighthouse.

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I used to think PW only good for upper level students Now I think it's also meaningful leaning journey for P3 student.

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that LLP was unrelated to music as it involved drama mostly. But now I know that it involves music as well and it really brings out the confidence in students.

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I used to think that technology helps to reduce workload, but now I don't think so.

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I used to think that technology helps to reduce workload, but now I don't think so.

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I used to think that CIT is very difficult to achieve.

Now I think by asking thought-provoking questions (eg. What can you do better to make this piece of composition better?) to students, we are cultivating their critical thinking.

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I used to think that I must finish my SOW abd cover everytthing.
Now I will teach according to the students' pace and their learning needs.

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I used to think that Teachers should be the ones doing most of the talking during lessons but now I realise that as a teacher, i need to Ensure that students should be engaged during lessons and Teachers should facilitate students learning.

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I used to think that my child is too young to enjoy overnight camp .now I think that it is perfectly good for her to be independent .

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I used to think that my child is too young to enjoy overnight camp .now I think that it is perfectly good for her to be independent .

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I used to think that teaching is delivery of content n that my pupils will be able to understand once I go through concepts

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I used to think that students learn by listening and then doing. 

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I used to think that students learn by listening and then doing. 

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Now I think that students learn by discussing and teaching.

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I used to think that teaching is my sole responsibility.

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I used to think that teaching is my sole responsibility.

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Now I think that teaching and learning

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Students are more aware of how their student leaders work and their responsibility

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I used to think that Northland child is ideal and difficult to achieve.

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I used to think that Northland child is ideal and difficult to achieve.

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Now I think it is achievable but take the effort of a village.

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I used to think that that students can learn through drilling . 

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I used to think that that students can learn through drilling . 

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I used to think that methods applied during lessons always had the interest of students. Changes have to be made every now and then.

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I used to think that methods applied during lessons always had the interest of students. Changes have to be made every now and then.

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I used to think that lessons are only in classroom

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I used to think that lessons are only in classroom

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I used to think that core subjects are the most important in education but now I know that there are so many other aspects to education.

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I used to think project work takes up too much of students' time.
Now I think they are time well invested for them to pick up skills like critical thinking and social values.

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I used to think that I could just simply deliver a lesson.

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I used to think that I could just simply deliver a lesson.

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Now, I need to check if ALL of my students have understood my lesson.

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I used to think that it is compulsory to finish all printed worksheets given by the department. 

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I used to think that it is compulsory to finish all printed worksheets given by the department. 

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Now I think it is more beneficial to cater to student's needs and customising worksheets for their learning.

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I used to think that teaching and learning was just according to the syllabus by MOE. Now I know that the school is having many programmes to encourage the 4 strategic focuses.

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I used to think that parents are suppose to be focus on moral and social values are suppose

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that ICT is just a novel way to deliver a lesson.

But Now I think..
that ICT is a powerful tool to extend

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I used to think ICT is all about fun in learning, now I think LWU, CIT and SMSV are also presenting in the learning process.

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I used to think ICT is all about fun in learning, now I think LWU, CIT and SMSV are also presenting in the learning process.

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I used to think ICT is very time consuming.

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I used to think ICT is very time consuming.

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Now

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I used to think my efforts and understanding will only benefit myself and those in my areas of influence only. 

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I used to think my efforts and understanding will only benefit myself and those in my areas of influence only. 

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I used to think that JIL, CIT, LWU & SMSV is limited to certain subjects only.

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I used to think that JIL, CIT, LWU & SMSV is limited to certain subjects only.

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Now I know that it applies to all or most subject areas.

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I used to think that student-initiated project is ambitious

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I used to think that student-initiated project is ambitious

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I used to think that teaching PE was all about having fun. Now I know that it is a very good platform to teach critical and inventive thinking. 

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I used to think that teaching PE was all about having fun. Now I know that it is a very good platform to teach critical and inventive thinking. 

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I used to think that my job is done after I have taught my students whatever that is in syllabus.

Now I think that understanding is more important. No use rushing through the syllabus but some are not able to catch it

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I used to think that PW is too ambitious for the students to achieve the 4 strategic focus.

Now I think it is a platform for me to start thinking about closing my gaps in my daily lessons to develop the focuses.

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I used to think that as long as I prepare an interesting lesson, my students will be engaged and learn. But now I think I must change my perspective to think of how my students learn and cater to their needs. FA has helped in this area.

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I used to think that teaching and learning can be a tedious and brain-bursting process for both the teachers and students. Now I think that teaching and learning are essential in the character / social / emotional development of both teachers and students.   Darren yeo 

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I used to think that teaching and learning can be a tedious and brain-bursting process for both the teachers and students. Now I think that teaching and learning are essential in the character / social / emotional development of both teachers and students.   Darren yeo 

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I used to think that students would respond to clear and specific instructions. 

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I used to think that students would respond to clear and specific instructions. 

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But now I realised that I need

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I used to think that we need to follow the syllabus in a wholesome manner.

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I used to think that we need to follow the syllabus in a wholesome manner.

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Now i think we need to teach what they really need to learn and not just follow blindly.

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I used to think that the promotion of critical and inventive thinking was done mainly in academic subjects but I now I think that it can be as effectively cultivated in other areas like CCA, PW and PE lessons.

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I used to think that the classroom is teacher centered.

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I used to think that one teaching strategy suits all students.

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I used to think that one teaching strategy suits all students.

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Now I know that no single strategy works for all students. Strategies can be altered to suit students needs.

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I used to think that I must at all costs prevent my students from failing every single mini quiz,test, exam.

I

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I used to think that ICT is merely for students' enjoyment.

Now I think that ICT is essential in engaging the students' curiously and creativity while imparting soft skills to them.

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I used to think that sports was just a means of 'unleashing' students, now I see it as a platform to develop character and sound moral values.

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I used to think that sports was just a means of 'unleashing' students, now I see it as a platform to develop character and sound moral values.

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I used to think I was teaching the subjects. Now I think it is about teaching students.

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I used to think that PW was carried out for its own sake.

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I used to think that it was largely the student's problem

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I used to think that students can be left alone to engage in critical thinking. Now i think it is important that teachers help/ scaffold students in critical thinking by asking thought provoking questions.

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I used to think that teachers are reluctant to try ICT-infused lessons because they do not see value in incorporating ICT in T&L.

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I used to think that teachers are reluctant to try ICT-infused lessons because they do not see value in incorporating ICT in T&L.

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Now I think they are just yearning for greater support from the school - IP heads will want to collaborate better with ICT Dept for better integration of the magnificent wonders ICT can provide students, into our SOW.

- MMS :)

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I used to think that ICT allows students to have joy in learning. Now

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I used to think that ICT allows students to have joy in learning. Now

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I used to think that I must rush through to complete all worksheets before exam.

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I used to think that I must rush through to complete all worksheets before exam.

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Now I think that it is important to know my students' learning style better and complete the relevant worksheets.

Ardah (Name optional although highly encouraged)