Discussion Assignment. by https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd Learning Methods; Self directed learning and teacher's role. en-us 2016-09-25 09:09:16 UTC 2016-09-26 15:24:08 UTC hello@padlet.com ''The teacher is the fountain of knowledge.'' yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126198619 The statement is true in that they play a great role in delivering knowledge. In brick and mortal schools; the teacher impacts knowledge by writing on the chalkboard: he can ask the students to pre_read a topic in science and make notes after which he can cement the knowledge learnt by  explaining further on the chalkboard, asking questions, speed tests esp. in Maths, discussion assignments, exams, homework etc.]]> 2016-09-25 09:19:34 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126198619 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126199838 In non science subjects like humanities, and mainly   in real world classrooms, the teacher usually dictate notes to students and further give them assignments plus initiate group  discussions and give them multiple revision questions for masterly.]]> 2016-09-25 09:45:59 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126199838 The teacher in online learning. yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126202503 In most cases the teacher, in online learning, acts as instructor or a guide.  Students do most of the work. The teacher gives notes - students are expected to learn; do simulations if applicable, self quizes to digest the content, assignments, online discussions. Online teachers can also give and mark timed exams and proctor the process through live camera.]]> 2016-09-25 10:57:30 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126202503 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126203751 An example of how the teacher acts as a guide in online learning and the student do rest of the reading is the University of the People method; the teacher gives notes, initiate online discussion, assign discussion questions and give self quizes for mastery of the topic.]]> 2016-09-25 11:23:47 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126203751 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126203991 The teacher therefore plays a vital role in the learning process.
Without the teacher, learning lacks some taste. Imagine reading a book and assessing yourself in the end of topic questions? You lack comments about your work, praises, feedback on how to improve your work that can only come from a teacher's profession.]]> 2016-09-25 11:31:15 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126203991 Roles of teachers in Kenyan schools. yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126204396 Most of the learning here take place in traditional brick and mortal schools. Most of the learning comes from teaching by teachers. The teacher is required to deliver knowledge in classroom by explaining facts with chalk on blackboard for Mathematics and Science subjects and dictate notes for humanity courses. He/she is also expected to give and mark homeworks and speed test students during mathematics lessons. ]]> 2016-09-25 11:41:53 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126204396 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205092 It also the teacher's duty to interact with students, identify and solve issues with students who require personal attention.]]> 2016-09-25 12:01:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205092 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205238 It is also the duty of teachers in Kenya to monitor students, academic performance, discipline, attitude and the attention a student pays in classroom as it's fundamental in good academic growth.]]> 2016-09-25 12:07:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205238 Role of students in learning at Kenyan schools. yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205421 Students first and foremost are required to maintain good , ethical and good code of conduct. This is so much emphasized, and i like it, in our learning institutions. Education is supposed to be formal and indiscipline should not be tolerated.]]> 2016-09-25 12:12:58 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126205421 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126206079 It is my views that recent proposal made by the KNUT leader,  Wilson Sossion, about possession of mobile phones in high schools be banned as it will only promote immorality.]]> 2016-09-25 12:32:24 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126206079 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126207703 The story is here. There is a law that prohibits mobile phones in schools and its the same law that upholds good values of our students. And should be maintained.]]> 2016-09-25 13:04:37 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126207703 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126207910 Although teaching comes from teachers, Kenyan students are supposed to work hard and take responsibility of their learning. They are also expected to be motivated, manage their time well, set goals, develop independent learning skills and generally be able to tackle problems in life on their own ]]> 2016-09-25 13:08:50 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126207910 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126208499 Examination cheating is highly condemned and is usually accompanied with severe punishment including but not limited to exam cancellation.]]> 2016-09-25 13:21:20 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126208499 University of the People Learning environment. yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209067 The university's method is simple; give, us, the students learning materials and let us read on our own. I like quoting Benjamin Franklin's words, ''Tell me i forget, teach me and i may remember, involve me and i learn.'']]> 2016-09-25 13:33:35 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209067 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209220 2016-09-25 13:36:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209220 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209816 The university give us notes, discussion forum assignments, written assignments, self quizes to digest our learning.
Giving us full control of the learning is good in that it makes us erudite of the subject matter. It ignites prowess in online learning]]> 2016-09-25 13:45:57 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126209816 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126210376 Participating in the discussion forums enables   us students to teach each other. It is a teach me i teach you thing. My idea is that ''we learn so much by teaching than by being  taught.'' 
We are also expected to rate fellow students' work.]]> 2016-09-25 13:53:51 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126210376 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211089 It is the policy of our school that we should rate and reply to at least three of our students' work in the discussion forums.]]> 2016-09-25 14:07:42 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211089 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211268 Rating or marking your classmates work ensures that you read their work and you foster understanding of the topic as you get to see what other students are thinking about the subject matter]]> 2016-09-25 14:10:46 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211268 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211459 Self quizes of course ensure that we master the content of the lectures.

The notes are online though i write them down on note books with pen. There is nothing you can understand better that what you write down.]]> 2016-09-25 14:13:53 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211459 yossigachau https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211845 Thanks to Haco industry in Kenya . I have been using their Bic pens and Kasuku note books since my 5th birthday.]]> 2016-09-25 14:21:16 UTC https://padlet.com/yossigachau/ed92yl5rnjjd/wish/126211845