My days are full as it were. I have been working for 24 years now. Been a teacher for over 16 years - teaching basic computing skills, programming, database managment, applications development, project management and quality management. For shorter periods I have worked as a programmer, a systems analyst and a manager. Yet, teaching is what I love to do. Teaching here at the HCT has been rewarding because of the way we deliver education - very hands on and closely related to the local industry. This has kept me totally abreast with advancements in technology and businesses in the region.
As a teacher, my style is very classic - explain concepts using examples that students can relate to, set problems for them to solve in class, create projects for them to demonstrate their learning etc. I am also very comfortable using Respondus and BBVista for online assessments. I have sporadically used online discussions and social networking tools in class. All this makes me successful teacher, going by the usual indicators. But now I would like to do things a little differently while keeping to my core strengths. Which is why I decided to enroll into THE PGCTHE.
Having practiced the art of teaching, I would now love to explore the science. The prospect of studying online, using all these new tools is very exciting. Being a learner in such an environment will give me ideas that can be used in my courses. It would also expose me to the challenges and benefits of online learning. Studying with peers extends my own circle of learning and I am looking forward to it.
A few hours a week seem to be worth it.
As a teacher, my style is very classic - explain concepts using examples that students can relate to, set problems for them to solve in class, create projects for them to demonstrate their learning etc. I am also very comfortable using Respondus and BBVista for online assessments. I have sporadically used online discussions and social networking tools in class. All this makes me successful teacher, going by the usual indicators. But now I would like to do things a little differently while keeping to my core strengths. Which is why I decided to enroll into THE PGCTHE.
Having practiced the art of teaching, I would now love to explore the science. The prospect of studying online, using all these new tools is very exciting. Being a learner in such an environment will give me ideas that can be used in my courses. It would also expose me to the challenges and benefits of online learning. Studying with peers extends my own circle of learning and I am looking forward to it.
A few hours a week seem to be worth it.
