4th Learning Reflection in Seminar in English Language Teaching Course

For this week, I learned about 21^st Century Learning: Pedagogical Perspectives. It makes me know about information of teaching and learning in 21^st Century and helps me to prepare myself for my teaching in the future as follows:

Key subjects

? English, reading or language arts

? World languages

? Arts

? Mathematics

? Economics

? Science

? Geography

? History

? Government and Civics

Themes

          ü Global awareness

ü Financial, economic, business and entrepreneurial literacy

ü Civic literacy

ü Health literacy

ü Environmental literacy

From these information, I learned new vocabulary. It is “ literacy (n.) ” It means the ability to use…….

Learning and Innovation Skills

µ Creativity and Innovation

µ Critical Thinking and Problem Solving

µ Communication and Collaboration

Information, Media and Technology Skills

& Information Literacy

& Media Literacy

& ICT Literacy

Life and Career Skills

< Flexibility & Adaptability

< Initiative & Self Direction

< Social & Cross-Cultural Skills

< Productivity & Accountability

< Leadership & Responsibility

          I already known some information about 21^st at semester 1, so it was quite easy for me.

          On the other hand, applying with Thai context is difficult. I think Thai context emphasize teacher-center more than students-center because Thai students don’t express their ideas in class, lack opportunities to use their skills to do activities and teacher isn’t support their skills that they have.

          For me, creating various activities for students to learn and practice in the classroom. It helps students to improve their skills.

          I like the content at this week. It is interesting for me and helps me to prepare my teaching as well. It's hard to give students the knowledge and skills I need. But I will do my best. AAA