Reflection week 1

After I finished the E6 module, finally I stared the E7 courses. In the first week I feel a little bit exciting and a little bit worry. The reason is quite simple because I finally pass the E6 courses and I know E7 is quite tough and totally different with other courses. We should work hard and do a lot of homework after class. In the rest course we should write critical analysis essay and do oral presentation in the test. These two parts are really difficult and cost your much energy. Anyway, do your best and keep practice; I have confidence to pass the final exams.

In the first day of this course the teacher introduce the outline of the module. The exam’s structure has some changes. In listening test you should take notes from an article and complete the questions. Reading and writing is together during the test, you should read two essays firstly and analyze it whether have bias. To be honest, these areas are my weakest subject and I really need a strategy to ensure that I can pass the test. After 5 days courses, I now know what critical responds is and how to write it. This kind of essay is very useful to improve your English skills because you should stand in a neutral position to analyze it.

Now I am in a new class and I meet some new friends and teachers. Two ladies are my teacher in this module, they are Carla and Sara. Both of them are so good and I enjoy in their teaching. I find some students who have different advantage in different subjects that can be a well partner for learning English. We can learn each during in class or out of class. An interesting thing in E7 is that homework is part of your final result; therefore we should finish a lot of homework after class.

To sum up, E7 is tough and big challenge for me; however, I believe it’s interesting and will improve my English skill. Trust yourself and do your best.

My learning journey

E7 is my final level. A lot of friends told me it’s very difficult and tough, so reasonable strategies and working hard must be a key to pass this level. According to VAK Learning Style I have a learning strategy which is in terms of listening, writing and reading.

1. Writing could be my weakest subject among the 4 skills. I want to get at least 3% higher than last module (77%), and improve my writing speed.

·                     Rewrite every critical responds.

·                     Try to have some extra writing practice out of the class and correct with ILC’s teachers.

2. Listening is also the area which I should pay more attention to. I want to get at least 1% higher than last module (82%)

·                     Using the Learning Hub’s resources to do independent learning at least twice a week.

·                     Access some good websites (e.g.: TED or ABC) to listen to some updated news and try to take notes.

3. Reading is the second weakest subject. I want to improve 3-5% at least than last module (79%) and increase the speed as well.

·                     Remember at least five new vocabularies one to two days.

·                     Finish one text which is from Cambridge 5-7 once a week.

I am a kinaesthetic learner

Kinaesthetic learners prefer to being involved in activities. They need to apply the information and make it their own by constructing something or practising a technique or skill.

Characteristics of kinaesthetic learners

• Often they take notes or even draw pictures or doodle whilst listening
• Remember best what they did
• Memorise by walking and seeing
• Like ‘hands on’ activities and group interaction

Study hints for kinaesthetic learners

• Test your learning by applying it or transforming it to another form. For example use lecture notes or readings to draw a diagram, flow chart or even construct a model.
• Start or join a study group
• Relate facts or theories to your own experience
• Learn or memorise information by teaching or telling someone else
• When studying take frequent breaks. This is also helpful for the other learning styles.