EDS113 - week 1 - Insights from Our Class This Week: A Retrospective

At the end of this week, I find myself contemplating the insights I've gained from our classroom discussions. I've been exposed to fresh ideas and perspectives in a stimulating environment where individuals freely exchange information and engage in stimulating debate. What follows are a few of the most crucial insights I've gained over the past seven days.

1. The Art of Test-Taking:

The way we've been discussing assessments has really helped me see things more clearly. Teaching, reviewing, assessing is so much more than just cramming for examinations, as I found out. There is a wide variety of methods, from practice examinations to full-fledged assessments of knowledge, skill, and application in the actual world. With my newfound knowledge, I've been reflecting about the value of standardized testing in the classroom and the need for a more holistic approach that prioritizes students' learning and development.

2. The significance of feedback in the learning process is a recurrent issue. Constructive criticism does more than only assist students improve their academics. This aids in both diagnosis and correction of the problem. This insight has increased my respect for educators, who are in a unique position to provide the kind of constructive criticism that fuels students' intrinsic motivation to keep improving.

3. Maintaining a balance between direct and indirect examinations, as I have learned in class, is crucial. Tests and projects are examples of direct assessments that demonstrate clearly what students have learned. Polls and student self-evaluations are examples of indirect assessments that reveal students' struggles and perspectives. This equilibrium is crucial for gaining insight on students' strengths and areas for improvement.

4. the Big Picture: I now understand that there is more to education than just earning degrees and certificates. These are crucial, but the ultimate goals of education are to instill a lifelong passion for learning as well as practical abilities and positive character traits such as respect, hard effort, and punctuality. In terms of importance, quality of graduates is more important than quantity.

Finally, I've learnt the value of maintaining open and cordial communication with others. Our forums in class have showed me that by relating to one another's experiences and perspectives, we may learn new things, test our beliefs, and develop a deeper and more nuanced understanding of complex topics.

As the week of learning comes to a close, I'm thankful for the new ideas I've learned and the interesting conversations that have sparked my interest. We've discussed the importance of maintaining a growth mindset and coming to class with a genuine interest in learning.

I'm excited for the upcoming weeks since they'll be jam-packed with opportunities to learn, develop, and have stimulating conversations with my fellow classmates.