All the raves about 21st century learning!
It is actually simple! It's not all about using the computer to teach or using high end technologies to boast the education quality.
It's the innovation to prior techniques used or new ways to teach in the classroom to bring out the best of the students. With the help of technologies as tools, things can be made easier and it will be a bonus if one can afford it. Every technique will differ according to batches of students or our clients.
Peer coaching is one of the new techniques used not only in the training sector of other professional jobs but also in the classroom.
I have done a few types of peer coaching since years back; all from experimenting the best techniques to suit the students.
It is actually simple! It's not all about using the computer to teach or using high end technologies to boast the education quality.
It's the innovation to prior techniques used or new ways to teach in the classroom to bring out the best of the students. With the help of technologies as tools, things can be made easier and it will be a bonus if one can afford it. Every technique will differ according to batches of students or our clients.
Peer coaching is one of the new techniques used not only in the training sector of other professional jobs but also in the classroom.
I have done a few types of peer coaching since years back; all from experimenting the best techniques to suit the students.
1. For a small classroom setting where more attention and time can be given to each one
2. One of the technique I used most in classroom
3. Suitable to be used after finishing a topic and revision time
4. I will prepare the pupil first before he/ she coaches in front. Suitable to be used to discuss answers to exercises
Let's watch a short clip on the 'pupil as teacher' to a group. They are Year 6 pupils. Funny thing is, I couldn't really hear his voice or even understand what he was discussing with his peers. But when I asked the pupils if they understand his explanation, they nodded and smiled and said yes! Whoa! Guess the age gap thing is real! Haha!
2nd last class but they could do it
This post is a timely reminder to myself too to believe in the capabilities of the pupils. Sometimes, things doesn't go with what we have planned. Sometimes, things will get rough and disappointing.
I did feel the pressure, anger,disappointment, discouraged, hopelessness, burnout and almost gave up.
But I kept reminding myself that they can do it. They may be late in learning but it is better to be late than never. If their foundation is not built, then build it! Their success may not be now, but later. Just give them a little trust, and who knows that might do the difference.
Hello, 21st century!
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