MY TRANSITION MATRIX
“Before the course, I was not aware of the
online courses and TESL program and not sure
whether
I can finish this course, now I have learned a lot. It was hard, because I
didn’t have
enough TESL knowledge before. Luckily I had my
peers to help me through.”
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1. Before I
… (Initial position)
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3. Luckily, ... pulled me through (Assets)
What are the resources that you were able to
draw on in your learning journey?
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My
family when I needed some encouragement and support
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My boys understanding
the workload I have at this time.
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My
instructor for being understanding and patient
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My employer
for supporting me in this journey
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The internet
and google for finding out more information or searching what words meant!
(got me through my readings!)
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2. Now I …
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I did not know what was all entailed in teaching English as
Second Language.
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I had no
idea about how to create a lesson plan for the TESL Classroom
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I had no idea how to
work the online system, I learned as I went along.
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I can
create my lesson plans to my Ss needs
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I can do a
needs assessment
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I am familiar
with a lot of online tools that I never heard of or seen before but know of.
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I understand
that I may have learners with mental health issues and how assist them in
their time of need.
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I have a
better understanding about the online system
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4. It was hard, because… (Barriers)
What were the issues that stood between you
and your success?
· Learning the
online system
· Trying to
keep up with work, home life, school was a journey on its own.
· I have been
tired a lot more than usual
· Having two courses at once was stressful to
keep up with
.
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Provide measurable indicators.
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I did not
know how to use the online course system
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I was not too
familiar with a lot of terms and acronyms
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Participating
in real time.
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Provide measurable indicators.
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Complete
Program courses
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Participate in the
course discussions and activities in a timely manner
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Get
good grades in TESL program
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5. My goals are… (target position)
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to know
more about ESL learners and teaching.
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Have
a fun and safe learning environment.
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To
come up with innovative and interesting lesson plans
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to have more in
depth understanding of the online system and digital literacy
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What can I do today to get there…?
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research ideas
for lesson plans
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Collect resources about how to teach grammar to ESL
students
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Start collecting
resources
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Stay in
touch with PLN
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Seek
professional development, if possible
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Keep on
keeping on!
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Adapted from the work of Yishay Mor
Yishay Mor This work is licensed under a Creative Commons
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