Test 2 was conducted this week. The topics covered was values and risks, implementation methodology and EA framework. The questions were easy. The students can complete the test within an hour.
Week 11 is also the due date for Assignment 2. Assignment 2 is about components and artifacts. Chapter 6 of the textbook and lecture notes. However, there are some students who are not sure of what components and artifacts are. Some students believe that diagrams are artifacts. Just because they are exposed to diagrams, thus all artifacts are in the form of diagrams. This assignment has shown me the student's level of understanding on the topic. Maybe I should make Assignment 2 as an exercise rather than assignment. But if the assignment 2 is made as an exercise, students will not take this seriously. To students, exercise are something that they need to do when they are free. If that is the case then why would I be bother about creating the exercise. Student must be able to think. Student must be able to find answers before consulting the lecturers. Student's got to do the work. Student has got to read, find information, discuss with colleagues and interact. Not rely 100% on the lecturer.
I received a Whatsapp message from a student which indicates that the student has not started doing the assignment. **facepalm**. I was speechless. It kind of remind of a student who towards the end of the semester, mentioned to me that he has not had a group for the project. It is tiring to entertain this kind of student. After all the things that you have laid out for the students, it finally come to this. This is my second time lecturing first year students. I still could not understand them…still. Need to do this for another 2-3 times. Well, good luck to me.
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