Please answer the following question based on your experience in the QLK 520 CST Blended Module:
- To what extent do you think you will be able to apply what you have learned in this course to your future teaching career?
- Please answer in terms of the communicative skills you have learned as well as the "blended aspects" – the online and F2F elements of the course.
- Support your answer with examples if possible.
The course QLK520, entitled Communication Skills for Teachers, has provided insights into various aspects of communication, namely Pronunciation, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Classroom Communication and Vocal Health. Personally, I feel that I would be able to apply the content learnt in Oral Communication and Vocal Health to my future career as a Chinese Language teacher.
Firstly, the module on Written Communication reminded me that having effective oral communication with another person does not really require accurate pronunciation or perfect grammar, instead, our choice of words, tone and body language are more crucial in conveying ourselves in an appropriate manner. The practices on making presentations and announcements (http://lonline.nie.edu.sg/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_10_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_179703_1%26url%3D) are helpful as it emphasizes on the importance of identifying our audience and thus choosing the most appropriate approach.
Secondly, the module on Vocal Health reminded us the importance of maintaining our vocal health which is something that most teachers might fail to see the importance of it. A teacher without a loud and clear voice would most probably meet with trouble when delivering his/her lessons and managing the classroom. For effective classroom teaching to take place, it is important for us to be equipped with the knowledge of the proper use of our vocal cords and how to take care of it. Personally, I like the techniques taught in the module (http://lonline.nie.edu.sg/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_10_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_179703_1%26url%3D) which really helped me to correct the way to project my voice with good posture.
Lastly, the most important message that has been conveyed to me since the beginning of the course was that all teachers have the responsibility to promote and encourage the use of Standard Singapore English in schools. It is important for teachers to set good examples for students to model after and provide students with an ideal environment to improve their spoken and written English.
In conclusion, the whole module has been helpful to me to a certain extent, and I would be reminded to pracitse what I have learnt in the course in my future endeavours.
Secondly, the module on Vocal Health reminded us the importance of maintaining our vocal health which is something that most teachers might fail to see the importance of it. A teacher without a loud and clear voice would most probably meet with trouble when delivering his/her lessons and managing the classroom. For effective classroom teaching to take place, it is important for us to be equipped with the knowledge of the proper use of our vocal cords and how to take care of it. Personally, I like the techniques taught in the module (http://lonline.nie.edu.sg/webapps/portal/frameset.jsp?tab_tab_group_id=_10_1&url=%2Fwebapps%2Fblackboard%2Fexecute%2Flauncher%3Ftype%3DCourse%26id%3D_179703_1%26url%3D) which really helped me to correct the way to project my voice with good posture.
Lastly, the most important message that has been conveyed to me since the beginning of the course was that all teachers have the responsibility to promote and encourage the use of Standard Singapore English in schools. It is important for teachers to set good examples for students to model after and provide students with an ideal environment to improve their spoken and written English.
In conclusion, the whole module has been helpful to me to a certain extent, and I would be reminded to pracitse what I have learnt in the course in my future endeavours.
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