Looking back to what I’ve learned


Our preliminary meetings on our English 22: Preparation of Instructional Materials class have been so worthwhile with full of learning. Two reporters who were tasked to discuss about their assigned topics have made the class more enjoyable while maintaining the student-centered approach of teaching and learning process. It has been a wonderful head start to the class and we look forward for more meaningful classes we’ll be having.

On our first week of class, Mr. Carbon discussed with us about ASSESSING NEEDS AND INSTRUCTIONAL GOALS. I was even asked about what the topic is in my own opinion and so I said that it’s all about gathering vital data necessary to determine what the learners needs and shall do during instruction. Then, the best part of the report, which I have had great interest to learn from, was about particular information to be gathered. This information includes learners’ academic achievement, interest and preferences, personal history, medical background, social skills, learning styles, and daily living skills. I had never thought of these before until the reporter brought it to class. It has helped me a lot by giving me a useful idea I am sure I can utilize shortly after I graduate from college.

                Subsequently, Mr. Gomez reported about LEARNER AND CONTEXT ANALYSIS. The discussion covers everything about the learners themselves which involves describing the characteristics of the target population (group of learners); and the context in which learning will take place which comprises determining the contextual characteristics of eventual setting where the learners will use their new skills.

                It’s been such a wonderful thing to start the semester with these topics discussed by these reporters. I hope to learn more from the upcoming reports and lessons to be discussed. May our class have more enjoyable meetings to come, while remembering that the value and knowledge we learn from every report is more important than the laughter we share with one another as a class.

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