13 th of May

We did activity- drama the scenario is : there are 4 students and 3 students go out,so they can not see what is happening inside. Teacher have to do some actions and call second student after the first student has to repeat all the actions that was performed by teacher to the second student, and continue till 4 th student repeat all the movements and actions. After teacher shows the first original actions and students can compare the last students performance. The meaning is that how messages or actions can change, if teacher just send them to the learners through other students.

Styles of learning

Visual style of learning:have a good spatial sense,which gives a good sense of direction,love to draw,scribe, especially with colors. Typically have a good dress sense and color balance.

Aural style: can sing, play musical instrument, identify sounds of different instruments.

Verbal style: express yourself, both in writing and verbally. Love reading and writing. Use words and phrases you have picked up recently.often say "let's talk later.."

Physical style: like making models, working out jigsaws, typically use larger hand gestures and other body language, like physical action. "That feels right to me"

Logical style: work well with numbers, can perform complex calculations. They like to work through the problems,make a list, decisions.

Social style: listen, come to advice, understand others views, enjoy mentoring or counseling others, prefer learn in groups. " let's work together"

Solitary style: more private,independent, concentrate well.they like to think alone.

Today I thought about teaching methods and came to the question why traditional way of teaching considered as a obsolete way, and the very interesting fact is that majority of teachers know that it is, however they continue using traditional lessons. I do not think that teachers just ignore it, perhaps this way give more opportunities than other pedagogical approaches. I came to the idea that I need to research this, find out the answer and perhaps prove.

Why nowadays traditional way of teaching considered so badly, even though teachers know the modern teaching theories they choose to teach mainly with this way. Perhaps we just lying to ourselves, if teachers need to change the way, then can we cover all programs which is in curriculum, with other methods?

I thought about teaching methods and came to the question why traditional way of teaching considered as a obsolete way, and the very interesting fact is that majority of teachers know that it is, however they continue using traditional lessons. I do not think that teachers just ignore it, perhaps this way give more opportunities than other pedagogical approaches. I came to the idea that I need to research this, find out the answer and perhaps prove. And for this I ask you to share your thoughts about it.

Afternoon we discussed about different types of learning environments such as informal learning environment. Our group represent virtual learning environment

Virtual learning environment is a system for delivering learning materials to student  via the web. These system include assessment, student tracking, collaboration and communication tools.

Examples for virtual learning environment

•Online conferences

•Online lessons through hangout or Skype

•Flipped classroom

•Moodle learning platform

•Creating place for gathering learning materials and giving access

•E-library

Conditions for good virtual learning environment

•simple, suitable and commonly used tools and platforms

•everyone needs to be confident in using different tools: if not, enough teaching should be organized

•safety: data / privacy protection, free from viruses

•easy access to information resources: knowledge and information base, libraries, e-learning materials etc.

•clear guidelines for use, timetables and codes of conduct and ethics concerning  virtual interaction

•communication and active participation is vital: social interaction

•feedback possibilities

Pedagogical assets and benefits

•creating a relaxed, unstressed, playful atmosphere where learning is not just work but also fun

•Flexible time schedule

•Allowed for learners re-watch, rewrite materials, always accessibility to learning materials

•Using IT soft-wares for making learning process easy

•Special opportunities for students with disabilities

What kind of learners enjoy studying in VLE?

•For learners who are working and do not have enough time for attending schools

•Special needs students

•Learners from different countries or who has  long distance between them

•Learners who enjoy working with IT