While reading about the theories of intelligence, I can't help but question some of the common practices we have regarding intelligence. Most people praise a student when he/she does well in tests and have high grades in school. This continues until the student finishes his/her academic journey and enters the workforce. Once the student becomes …
Module 1: Critical Reflection
I have learned so much in Module 1. It made me realize the importance of critical reflection in being a very competent teacher. Though critical reflection is crucial in being a teacher, I also realized that it is also important to practice critical reflection in our everyday lives even if we are not all teachers. …
Module 1: Slowly but surely
Did I really learn all these years? That is the question that I asked myself after reading Module 1. The immediate answer would be NO because if I use Schunk's criteria, I really failed to learn since most of the knowledge and skills that I have acquired when I was studying definitely did not endure …
New Beginnings
A new term has already begun. Another set of hurdles to face and lessons to explore. I can't believe that I survived my first term in UPOU and here I am again doubting myself if I can make it to the end of this term. This term seem to pose more challenges and tasks. I …
Annyeong!
After almost 3 months, this would be my last eJournal entry for EDS 113. This journey has really been challenging for me. This has been my first experience in learning solely through online means. I've really had to be disciplined when it comes to managing my time but I've clearly struggled with it. Now that I've …
Word Power
Giving feedback is really a delicate process. While reading the module about feedback, I remembered how feedback can make or break a person. In any situation, the one giving the feedback and the one receiving it must always be prepared. The one giving it should be prepared with what to say and how to say …
Helpful Sites
Here's a list of some helpful sites for Module 5: HIGH-STAKES TEST The Dangerous Consequences of High-Stakes Standardized Testing Definition of High-Stakes Testing
Just like Children
I think this is the first time where the "fangirl" in my blog's title ,"The Fangirl as a Student" would be the focus. I watch Korean variety shows and one of my favorites is "The Return of Superman" which follows the lives of celebrity dads while they take care of their children for 48 hours. It …
Disclosure
Hindsight is definitely 20/20. There are really some things in life that one would only realize should have been done differently only after doing it. In my case, I would have have approached learning had I known about the different assessments in school. I think schools and teachers should really disclose to the students why …
May Forever!
Contrary to the popular notion that "walang forever", I do think that "may forever" and I don't mean the truly inspiring lovey dovey stories of other people. What I'm talking about is closer to our hearts because I think most people have experienced it and that is assessment. After learning about the purposes of assessment …
The Fangirl as a Student 