Situation
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Quite a number of teachers are having difficulties with the rapid change of technology enhancement. Students are learning through digital medias faster than the teachers can comprehend. As a result, classes turn to be boring and less challenging. Responding to that, teachers need to work smarter as well as upgrading themselves to face changes in students’ behavior and action in class. They need to be equipped with more creative methodology in teaching. One of the skill that teachers need to improve is the use of technology in class. However, moral values and character development of students should not be abandoned.
Considering the busy teaching schedule, heaps of paper works to do and school programs to managed, teachers need to be supported with effective learning method yet enjoyable and less frustrating for them to cope with. At the same time, they are also expected to practice the skills learnt in class.
Possible Solutions
BOOKWORM PROGRAM
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Teachers are given a target number of readings to read in certain period of time and write a summary or do a presentation about it.
Readings could be in the form of books/ articles either printed or digital.
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IMPLICATION
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Teachers’ language proficiency will be improved.
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Teachers will be aware of various teaching methodology.
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Teachers will enhance their knowledge in technology.
TEACH LESS –LEARN MORE
Reducing teachers’ teaching load in order to give them extra time to learn and enhance their knowledge.
Teachers can also be given scholarship from the school to upgrade themselves.
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IMPLICATION
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Teachers are able to find extra time for them to learn and upgrade themselves.
PROFESSIONALS GET TOGETHER
Teachers are trained to use upgraded technology in getting information, use the technology to connect with one another and to have technology trainings and sharing on regular basis.
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IMPLICATION
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Teachers are able to practice and use the updated technology.
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Teachers are given the opportunity to learn at their own phase.
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Teachers build teamwork among themselves during the sharing sessions.
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Teachers are more relaxed during. sharing time.
Solution Chosen
The third option – Professionals Get Together - seems to be a good one as it provides more implications to the teachers but at the same time, they are able to build teamwork and enjoy the bonding time with one another. They will be learning to use technology along the way as well as sharing new information and challenges they encounter.
Evidence
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Questionnaires & teachers’ feedback
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Report on various technology usage in communication between teachers
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Observation record of the implementation of technology in classroom teaching
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Photos of sharing activities and the use of technology.
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Sample of students' work result.