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Microteaching & Microlearning
On the microteaching day, we were asked to deliver a 20-minutes session to our cohorts. We were microteaching for one session, and microlearning for seven sessions in a day. Having to be both the teacher and student in these sessions, I think it is an effective alternative way of learning for both stakeholders in a…
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MBTI Matrix as the New Grading System
In yesterday’s cohort seminar, we were asked to produce a more accurate description for each grade. And I found it very confusing as satisfactory, good, very good and excellent all give a positive vibe. But if you look at the actual grading, satisfactory(D), good(C), very good(B) and excellent(A), I bet students will not be that…
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When Reflective Assignment becomes a Reality Show
After reading the article The reflection game: enacting the penitent self by Bruce Macfarlane and Lesley Gourlay, I found the analogy of reflective assignments as reality shows very accurate and hilarious. When I was reading it, I can’t help to keep thinking of Marvin Anthony, winner of Too Hot to Handle season 2, and how…
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Play & Trust
How to use Play in Teaching? This is a question raised by one of my group and I found it very relatable. “Playing” is a heavy part of my teaching as it is a heavy part of most interactive installations. When students are interested, they are willing to invest more time and effort in the…