Me as a contemporary teacher

 

To what extent is it reasonable to conclude that if you are not experiencing positive or negative emotions about the materials and activities in any learning experience, that you are potentially disinterested or not motivated? Discuss in relation to your first emotional response to the nature of this unit.

It is very reasonable to conclude disinterest or lack of motivation if you are not experiencing a positive emotion about learning experiences.  My first emotional response was a feeling of being overwhelmed. There was no direct instruction for assessments nor templates to follow. this initially stressed me out, because I am older and not particularly savvy with ICT. So to have to create new things without experience made me feel anxious.

Elaborate on your emotions on engaging further with this unit? Positive, negative. Indifferent?

After sitting with the idea for a day or so I formulated a plan to engage with the unit. when I decided that I need to learn at the same time as engaging my anxiety diminished, I have an initial moment of "HOW" then set a plan for completing the material.

To what extent do you have the commitment to actively interrogate your emotions, and your beliefs about creative pedagogy (that extends beyond the mere delivery of information to your learners)? How might you be challenged to engage as you enter this unit?

My challenge is creativity itself. I have a very logical way of thinking. Artistic and creative processes are a difficult thing for me to grasp and understand. This module will open new learning pathways for me, which I am excited and nervous about.

Identify your present values and beliefs about ICT in the classroom. Keep it brief and focused.

I believe ICT is the way of the future in classrooms. I don't believe it has been integrated well at this stage, but hopefully as time goes on it gets better. My values around ICT are that it should be a secondary device to socializing; first skill should be person to person. I also value being able to know basic functions such as spelling, handwriting, math and world knowledge is important to know, rather than searching this up when needed.

Your approach to teaching and learning

I haven't formulated a plan yet. Though I do like to be interactive with my approach

Identify any challenges to your current values and beliefs as you enter this unit?

My lack of creativity will cause stress and waste a lot of time

What experience do you have with ICT in the classroom?

I have mainly used power point to display information. it would be great to learn how to use and interact with new ICT programs that engage the learners.