GEDI / Grad 5114 – Fall 2015
This week’s readings are my best so far. I am glad to be introduced to Paulo Freire’s work and his approach to teaching/learning -or life. His criticism against the tabula rasa view of (student) mind is truly r-evolutionary. His circular shaped understanding of teaching and learning as well as his focus on curiosity as […]
Read moreI really appreciate the movement of including the issue of inclusiveness in the Academia, by the means of publications, courses, departments, campaigns, activities, and events. I do think that these actions help the elephants visible in the field, that reduce the (un-)conscious blindness of all sorts of diversity. With all that, I also think […]
Read moreLast week for my MOT class, I got to take the teaching styles inventory by Grasha- Riechmann and found out that although my facilitator/delegator style of teaching can be advantageous, it can also be disadvantageous for the students who need more direction, and supervision. Interestingly, at the same day, when I was about to introduce […]
Read moreThe readings and watchings this week helped me to broaden my perspective with regard to assessment in education. I liked the assessment tips provided by Alfie Kohn, particularly the portfolio approach. And I also liked Dan Pink’s formulation of motivation Continue reading →
Read moreWell, one more mini-post for this week: Thinking about what learning is, I recalled my first undergraduate class, PSY 101 (Introduction to Psychology) with 200+ students in an auditorium. I was late for 2-3 minutes and when entered the class, Continue reading →
Read moreKen Robinson is a great discovery for me, thanks #gedivt. I can resonate with his approach, especially his focus on the educational climate. Michael Wesch’s focus on creating an interactive space in the classroom is also in the line of Continue reading →
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