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Problem:
I am a STEM teacher and one of the common issues in my Robotics classes is that kids don't understand some things the way I want them to. There is a lack of interest sometimes.

Analysis:
I have usually realized that kids are mostly interested in the practical learning rather than the theory. They are not interested in learning the theoretical terms and concepts of robotics, they just want to do it practically and be over with it.

Think & Act:
I am trying to figure out a way to design my course material and class outline in a way that kids learn both the theory and practical in an interesting way without feeling bored or burdened.

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1. What do I see: Students in UAE have average level and not well behaving,
Stage 2 : different level in the same class and the issue of behaving
Don't help the teacher to perform the lesson well
3. Think : the step I take is making a seating plan for the students to reduce the issue of behaving and I challenge my self to put more differentiation in the lesson to help the students to learn in active way

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Taking a musical rehearsal, but not having the necessary personnel in order for the rehearsal to run smoothly and correctly as planned.

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What? COVID-19 and social distancing
So what? The SOPs given by WHO and them implemented by countries and governments around the world. Using masks, working online etc.
What next? Improving on practices to improve the results of social distancing and precautionary measures taken by people, for instance avoiding physical contact. With more research and vaccine in process we will have control over this pandemic in the near future.

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1- What do I see: I have been asked to work on a FB campaign where I had to set appointment setting for workplace but was struggling on that campaign.
2-I should have done more on technics to engage with the prospects and do a better background of the targeted companies.
3- Now I know what I should have improve on

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1. What?- During my Master's degree, I attended an international conference and that was my first seminar experience. Though I was very nervous, I was confident about the topic I chose.
2. So what?- I had about 10 PPT slides to discuss but the event  was unexpectedly pressed with time and hence couldn't complete all my slides.
3. Now What?- I felt I should have worked on my time managing process even better for such consequences. Like a back up for a quick discussion and also a bit of presence of mind.

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1: Was not a successful candidate in a job interview (career change into teaching and education)
2: Upon reflection, I did not think through the exact qualifications necessary in order to achieve this goal.
3: Sign up to courses in order to get where I want to be. Create a twelve month plan in order to support me towards my goal.

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What? - Since we moved to online learning. The teaching was different. Just last week I had a lesson with the year 6 students. I was using the Nearpod app for the first time. The students used different names to sign in. Since im not a tech savvy . I wasn't able to figure out what was going on. They used names like Hacker. And messages like ...I am going to hack your computer. since i  teach performing arts , we usually have physical lessons. now since the lockdown ,its different. I have an experience of 16 years but I could not handle the situation really well, so I passed it on to my superiors. And still waiting for a solution. this happened last week.

So what: Whether to focus on Student behavior and discipline or learning .
I haven't faced any situation like this before.
online learning platform is not what I opted for.

Now what? I will meet with the IT person and compared the attendance list with the  nearpod sign in list. And findout who the students were.
meet with the superiors and the school counsellor . Since its a sensitive issue . I will sought help from experienced personnel. I will have to get extensive training on recent trends in Education technology.

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What?
My goal was to succeed in passing an interview to be an ESL teacher. As part of the interview I had to teach 20 minutes of a class, it was my first time to ever teach. I was feeling extremely nervous and apprehensive about the situation. I was very organised and prepared well for the interview and the feedback I received showed that this was a factor that went well. What went poorly is that I let my nerves get the better of me and I wasn't able to perform as well as I could have.

So what?
I learnt that I had the correct skill set as I got the job.  But I need to make sure that I believe in myself and my abilities. I shouldn't have let my nerves take over and not be able to perform to my full capacity.
The knowledge that could have informed me is to ask for experience from other teachers on how they dealt with the situation of having their first class. An important thing to take from the whole situation is that everyone has room for development.

Now what?
After the interview there were many ways that I could improve my knowledge. After receiving notice of getting the job I was asked by the manager to come in to observe some of the teachers prior to starting teaching myself. I found this really helpful as I was able to see and make notes on how the teachers were and cherry pick things to take to develop my practical teaching skills. I also spoke to the other teachers and asked them for recommendations on how to calm my nerves, improve my teaching and make my teaching the best experience for the students. I also researched online different methods to help improve my teaching.

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1. Did not achieve required grade in IELTS test.
2.  I did not study enough due to lack of time management. I procrastinated assuming my English is better than it is and prioritized my day job.
3. Now I have experience of the standards and expectations, I will practice each of the past papers provided within the given time under exam conditions. I will allow my partner (native English speaker) to help me through conversation and checking my writing.

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Problem: was unable to teach a science lesson about muscles to grade 2 students
Should have prepared well

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Learning Objective : To find the place value of the five digit number.
Stage 1: Students were struggling to understand the value of each digit even after explaining with help of place value kit and interactive presentation.
Stage 2: Analyse the problem.
I went back to my lesson plan and realized that task was not according to their levels and more hands of activity was needed to explain the concept. To do mid plenary in between my teaching time. This will help me to understand my students learning more better and how they are processing.
Stage 3 : Action
I prepared different place value activities and worksheets for higher, medium and low level ability students. I had to work on my differentiation skills strategy. I learned that I need to stop in between my instruction time to check upon students understanding and which questions they were struggling.

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what? - students in UAE not having a strong English language comprehension
so what? differing levels of students work, some passes, some fails
now what? - taught me differentiation techniques, different methods of delivery to cater for non English speaking students

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1. What do I see - One of my KHDA obseravation did not go well as planned , students in my class were not behaving well , so my objective for the day was not met/ completed.
stage 2 : I did not plan their seating arrangement well and all of them wanted chance to say something in front of the observer which was not possible in that 40 min class to allow everyone to speak .
My lesson was planned very well but it did not meet the expectations of the observer as the objective was not completed in that class.

Stage 3 : I should have made teams and team leaders among students so that each team could get chance to talk and in this way I would have completed my lesson in that period.

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Customer experience
1. What do I see: A person which is upset regarding the service
A crew which seemed stressed
2. Analyze : The service could be more customer friendly
Crew could be more pro-active
Learning Outcome be open minded see outside of the box for solutions.
3. Think : Think objective to find solutions, ask open questions to see exactly what was the cause of the crew interaction with the customer, empathies more toward the customer, offer extra couching and support to the crew as well
I could interact more with the customer , to reach to quicker and positive outcome

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TASK FOR TODAY - THINKING CRITICALLY TERRI BORTON'S WAY

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TASK FOR TODAY - THINKING CRITICALLY TERRI BORTON'S WAY

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1. Think about an experience in your life, such as not so successful inspection demo, your failed driving test, or any other experience where you think you could have done better.
2. Click on the plus sign below and add a box here.
3. Think and write/type about Stage 1, stage 2 and stage 3 of the CRITICAL REFLECTION model of Terri Borton.
Refer the Powerpoint attached here for any clarifications.
4. Don't forget to add your names.
5. You must comment on two of your peers reflection giving constructive feedback - what went right and what could have been better?