Behind the scene
Every cohort of students differs from one year to the next...one could get used to it. However, call me naive, I never cease to be taken by surprise. This year is not different. Let me explain... Designing a lesson or a course goes far beyond what makes good content and how to best convey knowledge and key concepts. It is all about designing an experience that keeps you motivated, learning and asking for more. However, there are different categories of lessons. First, there are lessons you enjoy teaching. You have tried them before, you have refined and fine tuned the outcome; like with play dough, you can mould your lesson to individual students' needs, the uniqueness of a group, and their likes and dislikes. Then, there are lessons when you know that you need to dig further into ideas, knowledge and innovative strategies to make your lesson work. Your inquisitive mind is then fully switched on (Origin:www.redbubble.com) Finally, and th...