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Assignment # 3 Critical Reflection 1
Dincy Diju Mary Thomas (T00737086)
Thompson Rivers University
EDUC 5020 Curriculum, Teaching and learning
Bernita Wienhold-Leahy, EdD
28 February, 2024
Critical Reflection 1
Multimodality gave an effective approach to a teaching learning process by enhancing the audio, visual, reading ,writing and kinesthetic areas. Apart from traditional methods of classroom teaching , essential skills can be elaborated through hands on experiences, collaborative learning etc. Increased student agency enabled by the introduction of digital technologies into school classrooms is also challenging print- centric pedagogical practices and teacher- centric models of knowledge distribution and responsibility (Cloonan et al., 2014).
The skills which are considered as 21 st century skills are collaborative, Problem solving, creativity, hands-on-learning, cultural competency, leadership, critical thinking ,ethical decision making. I consider these as very important as they equip the learner to survive in the current scenario. To succeed as 21st century workers and citizens, individuals must adapt to this new period and its transformations by effectively leveraging rapidly changing technological innovations (Griffin et al., 2012), as well as developing the skills and competencies to constantly renew themselves (Fullan & Langworthy, 2014).
Even though educators must focussed more on 21st century skills , I believe that some of the traditional way of essay writing and report writing should also be included in the curriculum , as they can enhance the creativity of the learner . Essay and report writing skills can deal with the broadening of vocabulary and the proper usage of them in concept elaboration .
References
Cloonan, A. (2015). Integrating by design: Multimodality, 21st century skills and subject area knowledge. In A Pedagogy of multiliteracies: Learning by design (pp. 97-114). London: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
Fullan, M., & Langworthy, M. (2014). A rich seam: How new pedagogies find deep learning.
Griffin, P., Care, E., & McGaw, B. (2011). The changing role of education and schools. In Assessment and teaching of 21st century skills (pp. 1-15). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands.
Has provided very relevant multiple in-text citations to support the argument. The ideas are simply and clearly stated. Content is consist of analysis of multimodality, 21st century skills and traditional and multi literacy. I strongly agree with the idea that the traditional form of literacy still have a validity and power to equipped a person with knowledge skills and thinking. However, I suggest to add more insight to the discussion to provide an in-depth critical analysis on the area.
I agree with your viewpoint Dincy that educators should incorporate multimodal modal approaches to teaching and learning into the curriculum to create inclusive learning environments which will help them to achieve success in the 21st century. Furthermore, the use of audio-visual presentations and hands-on activities will help to develop collaboration, critical thinking and problem-solving abilities among students. So, I believe it will be beneficial to raise active citizens in the society. Apart from that, ensuring a balance between traditional and modern teaching methods is necessary to foster creativity and for the overall development of students. Lastly,I totally agree with you that technology-based classrooms are an effective inclusive approach to promoting student-centred learning.