Re-thinking learning for the 21st Century
Written by Mackenzie Neale
That’s a wrap on becoming Cohort21! is a reference to an MTV show I used to love called “Becoming” where an average person could re-make a music video and become their favourite pop singer. In a way, I could compare my experience with Cohort21 to this concept, as I have been wearing the hat at each F2F … Continue reading “That’s a wrap on becoming Cohort21!”
Written by Mackenzie Neale
Action Plan Update “How might we help boys identify what engages them in French classes so that they are intrinsically motivated for second-language learning?” Ok, so at the end of the 3rd F2F in January, I had decided that my Action Plan was really going to focus more on helping to shift the cultural attitudes … Continue reading “A work in progress…”
Written by Mackenzie Neale
I promise to no longer say that I am not creative. I promise to have creative confidence! Creating and innovating does not have to look a certain way, or be perfect whatsoever. It involves trying something new, asking questions and taking risks with the hope of learning something wonderful, which is exactly what I’ve been … Continue reading “Creative Confidence…”
Written by Mackenzie Neale
Working at an all boys school, I have learned that engagement in FSL can be a challenge. Boys can sometimes come in with a negative attitude towards learning a language. Sometimes they believe that French is for girls, or French is useless, or French is boring. I am trying to change negative views of FSL … Continue reading “Leveling Up in FSL”
