I think that discussing the lesson's outcomes with the students is a very good idea. I am sorry I have not yet included it in my lesson plans. The fact is that I thought that learning outcomes and objectives were for the teacher to check the progress of their students and and better reflect on the lesson. Now I am sure that if we want to encourage the learner's autonomy, it is absolutely essential to show the students what they are expected to learn and after the lesson let them reflect on good and bad sides of the lesson. This will have methodological value as well as my students are future teachers of English. Moreover, I can even ask them to reflect on the progress they have made and make brief presentations at the next lesson. What do you think?
Manana,
ReplyDeleteI think you are right on target! Although course outlines reflect what students are to know by the end of a course, "learning outcomes" should indeed be explained to and shared with students; they deserve to know what they are expected to performe one the class is over.
If you feel like exploring "student reflection on their progress," I suggest that you research a bit on metacognition, a term coined by Dr. Neil Anderson who seems to be the leading authority in this area. Metacognition can lead to success in language learning if students discover how they learn best.
Best regards,
Jonathan
Hi Jonathan,
ReplyDeleteThanks for valuable advice! I will definitely try to learn more about metacognition as students' feedback and their refelection on their own progress seem to be two things I am really interested in currently.
Manana
Learning objectives should be clear in the mind of the learners. It is like keeping goal before sight... if goal is invisible, the attempts lack vital energy to pursue it. Visibility of goal is essential for its achievmenet.
ReplyDeleteDilip
Hi Dilip,
ReplyDeleteThanks for visiting my blog. I do agree with you, goals must be realistic yet challenging.
Manana