After having my students write self-introductions, they started working on their first weekly blog topic this morning. I gave them a topic that required them to use the grammar points we’ve studied this week; however, I won’t correct their grammar as the objective of this blog is fluent rather than accurate writing. Anyhow, it has just occurred to me that reading all these different blogpostings allows me to obtain insights into my students’ lives that I would otherwise not get. It’s been interesting to read about their experiences, joys, challenges and struggles in Canada. In an attempt to make this portfolio project even more meaningful, I might ask a friend in Japan to have his students read and comment on my students’ blogs, which could potentially lead to some interesting dialogue and cultural exchanges.
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Anna
11/10/2012 07:26:54 am
Hi. teacher. I like visiting my classmates' blogs. I think I get to know little things I didn't know about them.
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Mike
11/11/2012 04:04:05 am
I'm glad to hear that you enjoy reading your classmates' blogs, Anna. Keep posting comments and encourage everyone to do the same.
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Batjargal
11/13/2012 03:39:26 am
I am very happy with you in level 300 class. We are learning a lot of new things from your writing class.
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Mike
11/13/2012 03:51:44 am
Thanks, Batjargal! I'm glad to hear that you're learning new things.
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I am a Senior Lecturer in TESOL at the University of Wollongong in Australia. This blog is a reflection of my journey as a researcher, L2 teacher educator, and language teacher. Archives
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