As this semester comes to an end, it’s time to say goodbye and reflect on my journey in the Current Issues in Teaching course. Looking back, I can honestly say that this course was both challenging and rewarding in many ways.
One of the biggest strengths of the course was how it introduced us to current technologies and innovative approaches in ELT, such as corpus-based teaching, AI integration, AR/VR, and flipped learning. These topics helped me see teaching beyond traditional methods. However, one weakness might be that some tasks were quite time-consuming, especially when working with unfamiliar tools.
What I found easiest was the pedagogical planning part, such as designing worksheets and lesson plans. On the other hand, the most difficult part for me was creating the flipped teaching video, especially video editing and voice recording, since I’m not very confident in those areas.
My favourite task was the AI-enhanced corpus-based teaching material because it helped me learn a new, discovery-based way of teaching grammar and showed me how technology can support learner autonomy. My least favourite task was the flipped video, mainly due to technical challenges, even though it was still a valuable learning experience.
To students who will take this course next year, I would say: be patient with yourself and don’t be afraid of technology. You don’t need to be perfect learning happens through trying and revising.
Overall, this course has contributed greatly to my professional development by helping me think more critically, creatively, and confidently about integrating technology into my future teaching.
See you,
maybe after a month, maybe after a semester or maybe after years.
Take care of yourself, LinguaLisa 💗
