I like the group discussion on the case study on learning environment. :-) We are supposed to discuss and decide what kind of learning environment that School A is in. This activity encourages us to work as a group and learn the skill of sharing documents using the google mail. The different powerpoints shared by the groups help to give us an insight on what is happening in the local schools. I also like the resources shared by Dr Quek on online learning. The various slideshows in the resource package are interesting and short. Good in captivating the attention of the students. I guess online learning is even tougher than classroom learning. It is lots of hard work from teachers with lots of fun for learning for the students.
In addition, the use of the WIHIC questionnaire within our own class as raw data and SPSS software and excel file to input data has provided me with more confidence in handling statistics if I am doing research in the near future. A fun and fruitful learning experience today!
Brain Storming from the Class......
What defines a school learning environment?
Some points:
(1)Leadership: School leaders must share their vision to staff, school culture
(2)Physical environment
(3)Teachers: Teaching methodology, support staff, teacher-student interaction-
(4)Students: Learning styles, emotional learning, attitude
(5) Working with parents: Parents must be supportive of school activities, forming parent support group etc.
(6) Collaboration with external agencies: more partnership, greater exposure for students
(7)Security: students and teachers must feel that the school is a safe place to be in.
(8)Finance: Money is important to fund and implement certain programmes in schools
How Moo's Scheme is linked to the dimensions in the School Level Environment Questionnaire(SLEQ) .
According to Moo's Scheme:
(1)Relationship:
Student support
Affiliation
(2)Personal development
Professional interest
Achievement orientation
(3)System change/Maintenance
Staff freedom
Participatory decision making
Innovation
Resource adequacy
Work pressure
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