In the subject “Research and academic working methods”
we just started having a project with students from Malaysia. Therefore we were
asked to create a vision about our own classes in 25 years concerning the
changes of education. The Malaysian students will do the same so that we can
share our opinions and discuss them via Skype or Facebook.
My vision:
Education has always been a domain influenced by
changes and trials for improvement. Whereas in the past the education was very
teacher-centred and no value was attached to the students’ needs, in the recent years
several approaches tried to improve these circumstances.
The relationship between teachers and
students nowadays is not as hierarchic as it has been in the past. More
attention is paid to the student’s needs
and interests. Several studies revealed that aspects like emotions and
appropriate learning environments can have huge impacts on the students’
learning processes. Therefore I think that it is very important as a teacher to
be aware of students’ needs, their interests and also their social and cultural
backgrounds.
Although there had
been many changes in the past there will certainly be many more to come. There will be changes concerning aspects like:
·
the role of the
teacher
·
learning approaches
·
use of technology
·
resources
·
the role of the
students
·
teaching and learning
contents
·
expected competencies
and so on
My vision is that in
the future the relationship between
my students and me will be characterized by values like mutual respect,
teamwork, mutual feedback, trust, transparency and so on.
As a teacher I want to
help the students to become independent thinkers who work effectively to reach
their own aims and to realize their visions. Therefore constructive feedback and reflection on both sides will be necessary.
The learning approaches will be chosen
according to the children’s needs and learning types and of course the given
resources in the institution.
I think that technology will play a big role in the
future. Therefore students as well as teachers need to have the necessary
skills. Technology shouldn’t be used just as simplification but primarily seen
as possibility to get in contact with people from all over the world. Networks
and platforms like Skype or Facebook can be used in English Language Teaching
as well as in Science or Art to exchange knowledge with people from different
countries.
I believe that resources and learning materials will
change concerning to aspects of globalization. Since the influences of
globalization are becoming more and more perceptible it’s not justifiable to
blend them out.
Furthermore I perceive
these circumstances in a positive way because students and also teachers from
all over the world can learn from each other – learn to understand different
attitudes and opinions and realize how and to what extent we are connected with
each other.
In further consequence
this can lead to a better relationship between countries and to more tolerance.
In summary it can be said that in the
future there will be many chances and also challenges which teachers will have
to cope with.
My vision is that I
will find a way to make use of the increasing globalization in terms of
teaching tolerance and understanding of different point of views. Therefore new
technology and shifts of teacher/ student roles can be taken as opportunity.
