Friday, October 5, 2012

Week 1: Off we go!

October 5, 2012
As I was reading the blogs the former Webskills participants wrote I felt like a little child in front of an appetizing cake, still amazed at the idea that now I can have my share of it but not knowing which part to bite first. In fact, it is with exhilaration mingled with some apprehension that I made up my mind to set off for this new adventure which promises to be very enriching.
First of all, I have to say that I am one of those who maintain that reflecting on your practices helps you forge a solid theory about your actions and I am convinced that blogging is the right tool that will allow me to do so. Indeed, as a teacher, not only have I always tried to reflect on what went well and what didn’t go so well in my classes but I’ve also been used to discussing any classroom issue and sharing new ideas with my fellow teachers; I though think that the blogs represent a more advantageous tool as you can benefit from the expertise of a larger array of knowledgeable people from different parts of the world, with various backgrounds and varied working conditions but sharing the same goals and interests as you: the success of the students.
Besides, I am someone who welcomes changes and innovations. I am always ready to explore new ways of teaching and the idea of having my own blog fills me with satisfaction. I know that my teaching will no longer be the same as before. Moreover, I’ve come to realize that I now belong to a worldwide community of teachers thanks to my blog which will not only open the door to the world for me but it will also allow the world to enter my universe. Anyone who knows what this means to an islander like me will surely understand how grateful I am to all those who made this possible.
For all these reasons I am determined to make the most of this experience for it to benefit my classmates, my students and myself. I will thus do my best not just to learn from the others but also to share as much as I can. I hope nothing will come to delay or stop this journey.
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7 comments:

  1. serenityOctober 6, 2012 at 2:11 PM

    Hi Coliraz,

    When there's a will, there's a way. Keep the good work going.

    Safaa

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  2. UnknownOctober 6, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    Hi Colomba!!
    What a nice reflection you've made! I couldn't agree more with the fact that reflecting upon our own practices help us grow as professionals.
    Thank you very much for being so willing to share and let us learn and grow from your experience.
    Diana

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  3. colirazOctober 6, 2012 at 11:48 PM

    Safaa, I totally agree with you!!!
    Diana. Thank you for your comments. We'll learn from one another. This is quite a rich community.
    Colomba

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  4. UnknownOctober 8, 2012 at 7:11 AM

    Hi, Colomba. You've made interesting reflection. I totally agree with you. We can give each other those experience that we can't get in those places where we live. And it's really a great opportunity to get more experience)))

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    1. colirazOctober 13, 2012 at 5:17 AM

      Definitely! There is so much to share with each other that it will be a pity to neglect that!
      Enjoy Tatsiana

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  5. raji26October 10, 2012 at 7:19 AM

    Hello Colomba, you have created a beautiful blog and have decorated it with equally beautiful reflections. "Sharing" is the key word and there is no better way of learning than learning from one another. To begin with I am sharing with you a link www.youtube.com/watch?v=YnqxJ8I3pqk about our cultural dance Bhangra which I am sure you will enjoy.
    Regards,
    Rajinder

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  6. colirazOctober 13, 2012 at 5:15 AM

    Hi Rajinder,
    Thank you for visiting my blog and for your nice words.You know that I was really worried when I was not able to access the cIass Wiki, which allows me to share my reflections with you all but thanks to Robert, things went well. It's so kind of you to share this link; you cannot imagine how useful it is to me as in one of the levels I teach, we deal with the topic 'Pluralism and Diversity' and in two weeks time we will be dealing with the sub-topic 'Dances around the World'. I'm sure my students will enjoy Bhangra. Thank you so much!
    Colomba

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