Topic: Reflection of the writing and editing process

i. What have I learned so far?

I have learned alot in terms of grammar rule and the structure of writing a summary, reader response and essay problem. However, sometimes I would take to forgot to apply rules such as SVA, or even tenses to be used in the essays I have done. 

ii. What have I improved on in terms of content, language and structure of academic writing?

From the writings I have done for summary till essays problem now, I have improved in term of highlighting the main points in the article that are relevant to the questions. Also, providing relevant evidences to support the main points in the writings.  

Similarly, for structure wise, I felt that my writings are good in terms of the flow of the content. 

For language wise, I still required more improvement to be done as language is the area which pulls my marks down in the writings. 

iii. What would I like to learn from Week 10-12? 

From Week 1 till now, Misty had already covered on grammar rule and writings (summary, reader response). So, in the mist of learning problem essay outline now, I would like to improve on my problem essay as well as the referencing format . Besides, I would like to improve more on my language as it constitute the most marks in the writings. 

iv. What are my weakness(es) that I need/plan to work on?

Most importantly is to work on the language in terms of my grammatical mistakes and vocabulary used in writings. 

v. Comment on your feedback on the summary and reader response:

The feedback given to me on summary and reader response was clear. However, some of the comments given , I do not really understand but I still try to make changes in term of reconstructing  my sentences. Some comments I do understand but I do not have the confidence in the changes I have made. 

-Then remember I asked you to rate your grade for content, organisation and language?

For content and organisation in summary and reader response, I have graded myself a B. Based on Misty's marking, it was quite accurate with a score more 20 marks for both of the area. However, I hoped to aim to an A for these 2 areas if possible. 

For language wise, I have grade myself a C as i know my standards in term of language in writing. Based in Misty's marking, it was accurate. Of course, i would try to brush up on the language in writing since it constitute the most mark in assessment. On the another hand, I am glad to see improvement made from the summary to reader response. 

-Do you think audio and written feedback is a good way to get feedback?

Both are a good way to give feedback to the students. Of course, I would prefer to have both. Based on the previous experience on audio feedback, it would be better if Misty's has illustrate some examples and explain on how the correction should be done. Written feedback has always been good and to have a audio feedback to backup the written ones, it will be effective for students' learning and understanding. 

-Do you think it would help if you had audio and written feedback in your other courses?

It will have to depend on what kind of feedback to be received. Sometimes, a face to face consultation will be better than any of the ways. 

Edited Reflective Writing: BP-NP Mentoring

During my life in Ngee Ann Poly, I took up BP-NP Mentoring Club as one of my co-curriculum activities. It was part of community service whereby the club allocated and dispatched students to specific schools and family service centre over Singapore to mentor children ranging from primary to secondary school. The mentors not only provide academic guidance, they would also organize fun activities after lesson to release the stress of the students.

However, in the case of mine, I was allocated to a family service centre that has established a club for low –income families to send their kids in for extra tuition lesson. As the club is managed by the centre, there were other volunteers beside Ngee Ann who has rendered their service to the club. Each mentor was assigned to at least one student and the whole session was solely based on the teaching of the subjects that the student has queries for. Hence, this is where my journey of a mentor begins.

For the first few sessions, I  had no problem with my students in terms of interacting. However, it was quite challenging for me to teach especially on the English subject in the subsequent sessions. My English standard for grammar and vocabulary was poor enough to make me feel afraid and stressful to teach my student. Hence, every time I would have to double check the answer key or even request help from other mentors to teach the English subject.  Being inferior to English language, I will always try to avoid teaching English subject if possible.  I knew it was inevitable so I would have to trouble my friends to help me tutor my student on English subject whenever is needed.

The reason why I feared to teach English Language was not because I am weak in it, but I felt that it would be better for other mentors who possessed higher English standards to mentor the students as foundation is really important for them. They have to grasp the basics for English in order to learn and score well. Besides that, I myself do make use of opportunity to sharpen my English language through English modules required in poly. Although there is not much progress, I would still continue to take the step slowly to build up my foundation and confidence to teach the students.

In fact, I am glad to be required to attend the English classes in National University of Singapore as I will not have the courage to register for English courses outside. Therefore, I would treasure the opportunity given to me to brush up on my English foundation in the many years to come.

Reflective Writing: BP-NP Mentoring

During my life in Ngee Ann Poly, I took up BP-NP Mentoring Club as one of my co-curriculum activities. It was part of community service whereby the club will allocate and dispatched students to specific schools and family service centre over Singapore to mentor children ranging from primary to secondary school. Not only teaching, mentors would organize fun activities after lesson to release the stress of the students.

However, in the case of mine, I was allocated to a family service centre that has established a club for low –income families to send their kids in for extra tuition lesson. As the club is managed by the centre, there were others volunteers beside Ngee Ann who has rendered their service to the club. Each mentor was assigned to at least one student and the whole session was solely based on teaching of the subjects that the student has queries for. Hence, this is where my journey of a mentor begins.

For the first few sessions, I have no problem with my students in terms of interacting. However, I find it quite challenging for me to teach especially on the English subject in the subsequent sessions. My English standard for grammar and vocabulary was poor enough to make me feel afraid and stressful to teach my student. Hence, every time I would have to double check the answer key or even request help from other mentors to teach the English subject.  Being inferior to English language, I will always try to avoid teaching English subject if possible.  I knew it was inevitable so I would have to trouble my friends to help me tutor my student on English subject whenever is needed.

The reason why I fear to teach English Language not because I am weak in it, but I felt that it would be better for other mentor who have higher English standards to mentor the students as foundation is really important for them. They have to grasp the basics for English in order to learn and score well. Besides that, I myself do make use of opportunity to sharpen my English language through English modules required in poly. Although there is not much progress, I would still continue to take the step slowly to build up my foundation and confidence to teach the students.

In fact, I am glad to be required to attend the English classes in National University of Singapore as I will not have the courage to register for English courses outside. Therefore, I would treasure the opportunity given to me to brush up on my English foundation in the many years to come.