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4 - HDP Ass Module2 Reactivity 2

This document summarizes an assignment submitted by Mulugeta Demissie for Module 2 of the Higher Diploma Program at Arba Minch University, Sawla Campus. It includes Demissie's responses to reflective questions about applying active learning methods in teaching. Demissie indicates frequently using pair work and group discussions. Challenges to active learning include time constraints, classroom space, lack of facilities, and knowledge gaps among students. Strategies to overcome challenges include time management, finding additional classrooms, requesting facilities, and mixing student groups. Demissie evaluates the usefulness of active learning methods applied in the program.

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4 - HDP Ass Module2 Reactivity 2

This document summarizes an assignment submitted by Mulugeta Demissie for Module 2 of the Higher Diploma Program at Arba Minch University, Sawla Campus. It includes Demissie's responses to reflective questions about applying active learning methods in teaching. Demissie indicates frequently using pair work and group discussions. Challenges to active learning include time constraints, classroom space, lack of facilities, and knowledge gaps among students. Strategies to overcome challenges include time management, finding additional classrooms, requesting facilities, and mixing student groups. Demissie evaluates the usefulness of active learning methods applied in the program.

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Arba Minch University, Sawla Campus

College of Engineering and Agro Industrial Technology


Department of Automotive Engineering

Higher Diploma Program


Name of Candidate: Mulugeta Demissie
Name of HDL: Zerihun A. & Zeleke D.
Module two, assignment

Decembe
r, 2021
Reflective Activity 2 - P. 44 & 45

1) If you have ever applied ALMs (active learning methods) such as pair work, role play, jigsaw,
etc., give examples of those which you most frequently used.
 I used most frequently pair work; by group discussion, debating. team work, class
work/assignment presentation
2) What do you think are the challenges in applying the ALMs?
 Shortage of time
 Shortage of class room
 Lack of facilities
 Huge knowledge gape among students
 Frightening thought/language
3) What strategies can you think of to overcome the challenges?
 Use properly time managing mechanism
 Search additional class room
 Asking for facilities whom it may concern
 Mixing the groups who have low knowledge & middle knowledge with high knowledge
4) In the first column (below) list active learning methods used in the HDP sessions so far. In the
second column tick if you have used these methods in your teaching. Use the third column to
explain the degree of your success in using the methods.

Active learning methods Tick if you Evaluation of the usefulness of


have used the methods
them
 Student/learner centered teaching  Active learning methods enhance
method the quality of education. So we
 Group discussion, debating, team work,  have to apply them properly
 Class work/assignment presentation 
 Avoiding frightening thought/language 

5) Check the application of the following activities related to student motivation, performance and
cognitive development when they are implemented in classroom teaching.

Activity Response Explanation of response


Yes No
Is the task you set at the right level for To improve the students’ knowledge I
your students? Yes do the tasks at the right level for your
students.
Is the work of mixed difficulty so every Yes Due to huge knowledge gap among the
student can be challenged and experience students causes challenges.
success?
Is the task interesting and relevant? Yes It helps to share knowledge
Can students resubmit work that is not up Yes Except some student they resubmit
to standard? their work
Do students understand what they will Yes Not more students, but some students

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gain from what you are asking them to
do?
Do students understand the relevance of Yes Not all students
what they are doing?
Are your sessions varied? Yes Sometimes it varies due to course type.
Do your sessions engage students in Yes Since it facilitates students wisely time
activities? using
Do you base your teaching on interesting Yes Depending it on my preparation, that is
and/or topical questions? it up on specific topic
Are you enthusiastic in your sessions? Yes I do it to cover the given portions on
time
Do you have a good relationship with Yes Not all, most students who follow
your students? active learning method have good
relationship with me.
Can students show creativity in your Yes They gain new knowledge during
sessions? session
Are students able to work with others Yes They work together to complete
when completing tasks?
Do your students get frequent feedback Yes They do this for timely completing the
such as praise or positive comments, etc. given courses and giving chances for
about their work? group discussion etc
Do you set personal goals for students? No It hasn’t seen in this angle
Is it possible to make all students active No There are variation of thought,
learners? knowledge, satisfaction, willingness
Do you encourage students to take Yes Advising them to study hard.
responsibility for their own learning?

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