January 2025 semester ends. So, what's my reflection? Let's start with the good points.
The Good Points
The good point is that I managed to deliver the material well. For self-learn, I prepared the material on my Google Site. I also liked the timing. Manage to finish the material on time. I can say in terms of preparation, I give my self a 4 star.
Jigsaw Activity
I managed to do a jigsaw activity for the topic IS technologies which something that I am happy with how it went. I learn a lot from this activity as I got to see how well students understand the topic.
Problem-Based Learning
I introduced problem-based learning in my teaching this semester. I didn't it was PBL. I thought it is. PBL is defined as:
Problem-Based Learning (PBL) is a teaching method in which complex real-world problems are used as the vehicle to promote student learning of concepts and principles as opposed to direct presentation of facts and concepts. In addition to course content, PBL can promote the development of critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and communication skills. It can also provide opportunities for working in groups, finding and evaluating research materials, and life-long learning (Duch et al, 2001). Source: Problem-Based Learning The project is based on a 'real-world' problem. I came up with the context. The context is a company that has limited information systems. I acted as the founder of that company. I require the students to meet to discuss about requirements etc.
Feedback that I got from a group is that they love it. The learn more from it. If I were to implement this again, I shouldn't have implement it in the beginning of semester after the total number of students have been finalized.
The Bad Points
It is frustrating that students don't still grasp the concept being taught in class. Student is not able to think critically on a given question. For example if the question is Discuss Information System. Students seem not to know what to talk about. I'm like how come? Discuss the benefits of Information system. The student's answer is not satisfactory. How come?! The one that upsets me the most is the topic on Data model. For the tutorial on Data Model, most of the students submitted. They have to data model again in the project. In the final exam, student has to develop the model, SOME STUDENTS HAVE NO CLUE WHATSOEVER. I have never been so upset. The soft spot that I have for these students are gone. Not going to help them in their final. If they fail, they fail. It as simple as that.
I think that I should 'draw' more or 'assess' more or do more activities. Teruk sangat pemikiran kritikal student ni. Give them papers and discuss.
What Did I Do Wrong?
Perhaps I underestimate the student's capability. I need to assess a student's ability to critically think. Any tests that I can administer? Or it could be that my activity MUST allow them to think critically.
What Should I Do?
Give them papers to read and critique. Should I do that. Ask ChatGPT
