https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh Dr Salmah Yaakob, International Year One and Pre Masters English Coordinator/ English Course Leader, ONCAMPUS Coventry, Coventry University en-us 2020-05-19 11:04:48 UTC 2023-01-21 01:13:51 UTC hello@padlet.com sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/582292336 I observed my line manager teaching an online seminar and focused on the questions he used to interact with students. He used a variety of questions to engage learners and check comprehension but could include more higher order questions to challenge students to be more critical and reflect on their learning.]]> 2020-05-19 12:22:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/582292336 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/582292927 After my lesson incorporating active learning method where students were required to do pre-reading and researching the topic of Digital Natives before lesson to discuss the topic and analyse a text, my students completed a feedback form on Microsoft Form about their experience.

Summary of student feedback on Microsoft Forms on active learning lesson on Thursday 23 April 2020:
- 70% agreed with this statement ‘I found the lesson today more engaging than a normal seminar without the pre seminar task’. 
- The other positive remarks include “we are interested to participate the session today because we are able to discuss about something and listen to other classmates opinions”, “I would not be adverse to doing pre-seminar tasks if they are short and interesting like this one” and “This survey is good to realise students skills and improving thank u”. 
- However, 50% of respondents agreed to the statement –‘I would not recommend tasks to do prior to a seminar’, but they understood that active learning is the expectation moving forward in their Masters program at Coventry University.


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Reflections on supporting international students who are not familiar with the social constructivist view of learning and the idea of 'cultural bias'. Although we view the social constructivist view as helping students develop their critical thinking and independent learning skills, international students will need a lot of support - scaffolding the process of becoming independent learners.

]]> 2020-05-19 12:23:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/582295924 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/613066750 I incorporated a 'Reading Week'  for the Pre Masters English for Academic Purposes Module, extending on students active learning experience. Students were given a list of online resources to read and watch independently and write a short reflection on Padlet (link below).  Team-teaching with another tutor, we gave feedback to the two groups on the module. 

The padlet responses provide insight to level of engagement in the activity and how useful students found the task for their future postgraduate studies.]]> 2020-06-05 14:18:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/613066750 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/613320251 Reflections on Active Learning -using Lego to teach English for Academic Purposes. I have never taught using Lego before but have taught using Cuisenaire Rods  where the rods represent a part of speech (verbs, nouns, prepositions) in a grammatical point introduced. Using lego is more "current" and familiar to students which promotes greater engagement.]]> 2020-06-05 16:26:47 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/613320251 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614243406 Teaching English for Academic Purposes on a Foundation programme can be seen as this (foot) 'bridge'– to help students cross over and make a successful transition to their academic degree at Coventry University.
Image taken from: https://www.britainexpress.com/attractions.htm?attraction=1724]]> 2020-06-06 13:49:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614243406 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614290341 Reflections on strategies to encourage student engagement without moving furniture. I suggested to colleagues to divide students into groups using a  random name generator - a wheel of fortune - like website that my students really enjoy.]]> 2020-06-06 14:46:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614290341 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614309721 Reflections on acting on self reflection. Whilst reflection happens almost on a daily basis, these reflections are not recorded in a systematic way and possibly where action is needed, it is missed. Moving forward, I am using my Calendar app better with self imposed deadlines to take action on student or teaching issues.]]> 2020-06-06 15:10:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614309721 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614321466 Reflections on how I self reflect. I now realise that my reflections all happen during my daily commute to Coventry by train, and that it is done on my mobile phone. I am a visual learner/person so that mainly involves taking photos that I can recall on a timeline in Google Photos, but also notes to myself on Google Docs.]]> 2020-06-06 15:24:59 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614321466 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614326571 Task: Reflect on the 'Zone of Proximal Development', 'Kolb's 'Learning Cycle' and 'Bloom's Taxonomy' diagrams  in relation to your practical teaching practice.

I drew Bloom's Taxonomy and related the different levels of of cognitive domains with the 'distance' to me as a Tutor, in terms of physical support and ability of completing task.

I would not usually use Twitter in my own teaching (I have under 18 students and safeguarding is an issue) but I see the merit of the activity and enjoyed the experience.]]> 2020-06-06 15:31:20 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614326571 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614981295 The image below illustrates the typical student learning journey of a Foundation student. It refers to students' previous learning experience (e.g. High School, Degree)  and language level before (From IELTS 4.0) and after their Foundation studies ( From IELTS 6.0).
I teach English for Academic Purposes (EAP) on the International Year One and Master's Qualifying Programme where students would have completed a degree (Pe Masters) or completed a pre-university programme but need to further boost their scores in English or subject disciplines (International Year One).
Image taken from: https://www.oncampus.global/uk/campuses/coventry-university/welcome.htm]]> 2020-06-07 09:54:09 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/614981295 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/615603957 https://answergarden.ch/1133075
This is the first time I participated in an answergarden activity and was suprised with other elements of student diversity that I have not considered in teaching my international students as a typical language classroom differentiates students according to language ability. ]]> 2020-06-07 19:31:00 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/615603957 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961771 2020-06-21 11:00:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961771 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961776 Although I have a son on the Autism Spectrum, I found this session incredibly helpful in outlining different learning disabilities and support offered in Higher Education.]]> 2020-06-21 11:00:55 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961776 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961852 Assistive software available that can help students with learning difficulties.]]> 2020-06-21 11:01:02 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961852 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961907 Examples of reasonable adjustments for students with learning difficulties.]]> 2020-06-21 11:01:06 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634961907 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978593 The presenter is a Chinese doctoral student studying at Oxford University and contrasts her experience studying in both cultures.]]> 2020-06-21 11:37:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978593 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978629 The plenary recaps the major differences between British and Chinese learning styles which are opposite with each other.]]> 2020-06-21 11:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978629 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978630 This presentation provided extra insight into my learners previous learning experience.]]> 2020-06-21 11:37:35 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978630 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978651 The presenter has carried out research on our Foundation students for two years and summarises the characteristics of our Chinese students, echoing my own concerns.]]> 2020-06-21 11:37:38 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634978651 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634988479 2020-06-21 11:56:34 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/634988479 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635128101 This is the first time I have shared screen on Zoom and my 3rd time on Zoom platform as I have only taught on Microsoft Teams.
I introduced my group to the Malaysian way of greeting using the step by step written instructions, showed a picture via shared screen and modeled it myself. We discussed the political reasons why it was introduced - for inclusivity for the different races and religions and also its very appropriate application in COVID times. My group was able to do the greeting well and we ended up discussing cultural differences that we have observed between students from the Far East in Higher Education.]]> 2020-06-21 16:02:14 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635128101 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635141955 My International Year One speak more confidently when in one to one sessions, rather than in an online group seminar. I set students independent learning tasks while they take turns to attend their academic tutorial sessions.]]> 2020-06-21 16:23:54 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635141955 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635151850 Student feedback includes how the essay fares against the Writing assessment criteria, reminder of CEFR level student needs to obtain to pass and also recommendations on how to improve writing.]]> 2020-06-21 16:39:41 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635151850 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635163957 25 May 2020]]> 2020-06-21 16:57:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635163957 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164209 3 April 2020]]> 2020-06-21 16:58:26 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164209 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164682 27 March 2020]]> 2020-06-21 16:59:13 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164682 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164924 20 March 2020]]> 2020-06-21 16:59:39 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635164924 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635175582 2020-06-21 17:14:30 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635175582 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635183605 2020-06-21 17:27:04 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635183605 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635186505 Online seminar recorded for teaching observation on 23rd April 2020 with Pre-Masters English for Academic Purposes Module.]]> 2020-06-21 17:31:31 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635186505 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635394482 2020-06-21 23:10:45 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/635394482 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/639306339 23 March 2020
I understand the functions available in Microsoft Teams for communicating and teaching.]]> 2020-06-24 22:22:56 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/639306339 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/641840379 Recording on Microsoft Stream
https://web.microsoftstream.com/video/e2eeee33-6ea5-4d04-a85d-d4eacb3f9d2a

]]> 2020-06-27 20:53:36 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/641840379 sby181bham https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/642225821 Reflection on choosing the flipped learning activity for observation 
and reflection on students responses after the recorded observation. This form was shared with me earlier in the programme which is different the lesson observation form in that it includes a rationale and reflection section which I have found useful.]]> 2020-06-28 15:38:01 UTC https://padlet.com/sby181bham/a419x9gwbkwlqqrh/wish/642225821