Learner´s Log

Critical Incident B This incident is related to our traditional system of evaluation and my lack of knowledge on the impact it has on people.The incident took place the day I was supposed to return my students´tests. It was their first summative test and it was rather easy. Students had done pretty well but some of them had committed a few errors that were worth while discussing. It was my intention to correct the test with the whole class, not just telling students the right answers but making it a teachable moment. Nevertheless, I had not counted on one important detail: students´ mark orientedness. Unfortunately, my students have already come to see learning at school as a series of tests which you either pass or not. Thus, when it is time for test correction, all students want to know is how they did, grade wise. The second they see their grade, the chapter is closed for them. No matter the grade. If the grade is low, they get disappointed and forget about the test. If the grad...

Roadmap to Becoming a Better Teacher There are many things one can do to become a better teacher.According to Heick, becoming a better teacher is about prioritization, practice, reflection and refinement. And it all starts with a why.Why did I become a teacher? For Heick, that should be visualized by teachers to even start seeking improvement.Life is a matter of priorities and so is the process of becoming a better teacher. We cannot learn everything that is out there but no one can stop us from never stop learning the things we find worthwhile studying. One cannot spread oneself too thin in trying to meet all the demands along the process. It is best to prioritize and focus on the "bits" that might need improvement right away rather than trying to cover all aspects at once. As the saying goes, he who focuses upon everything has, in fact, no focus. Another saying goes "practice makes perfect" and we all know what that means. Practice is key in everything but we ca...