Progress in Week 2

I have been working so hard! It takes a lot of time to search the sites that were offered by my colleagues and look for the materials that are neessary for my project. I have finally chosen the topic of my future paper which will deal with the overcoming dyslexia at the high school and using web technology to tackle this problem.

The most difficult aspect was making ABCD objectives. I didn't have any problems with the points A and B, but I had to correct C and D. So the point A (audience) is the 11-A class, which is relatively strong in spoken English. As for B (behavior), the class is highly motivated to complete 4 and 5 points. Despite their hyperactivity and sometimes low concentration on the lessons, they try to work hard and help each other. They enjoy jigsaw activities, such as pair work and team work when I divide the class into two groups. Since there are 8 pupils in the class, there are usually 4 kids in each group. So I have to keep them busy all the time and give them success-oriented materials in order to prevent discipline problems.

As for the point C, I realized that I should use the web technology in order to involve them in doing homework and projects online. I am sure that it will help them make a better progress in Matriculation exams. The main problems of my students are spelling, grammar, vocalulary and writing. So my main goal is to help them overcome these obstacles that disturb them get better grades. I think lack of grammar and writing tehniques fail them. Thus they can get 90-100 in the oral test and 65-70 for the writing passage.

And finally the point D. I expect them to accomplish 90% of all the necessary skills: reading, writing, speaking and especially writing. Probably I am a perfectionist, but I am sure that I am motivating them in this way.

Today I told them about my plans. On the one hand they were excited because they are eager to use their laptops and ipods. On the other hand, they are a bit shocked since they will have to work much harder than they do. Let's hope for the best.