Hello.
For today's post, I will be writing my critical reflection. In my critical reflection, Brad had asked to include the following:


For the whole 11 weeks of the lesson,  "Effective Communication", I've learned many things that would be very useful in the future. Things like how to write a reader response, how to write a proposal report and how to have a good and effective presentation. Honestly this is the only lesson that I always look forward to every week. This is because it is the only lesson in school that doesn't require me to calculate and squeeze my brain juices.

The module effective communication is basically split into two parts, 1) Writing and 2) Oral presentation. For the first part of the module, we started off with writing a reflective post, choosing between the two topics given, "My English Language Learning Journey"  or "The importance of English for Me". After which, we had to feedback to at least 3 other classmates. That was the first 3 feedback I have given my peers and the first of the feedback that I received in this module. I remember being afraid of giving my peers feedback in case they took offence in what I wrote for them and I remember being nervous when I saw the email notification that someone have given me a feedback. Honestly, till today, I still feel nervous to hear/read the feedback others have given me. After the first assignment, we still have many writing assignments such as a summary draft, the 4 drafts of reader response, the person who have inspired me, personal reflection on oral presentation, this and many more! With every of this writing assignment, I feel that I grow a little more in my writing capabilities.

The second part of the module is where we had oral presentations. As a group we had to think of an idea to be proposed or an idea that could 'sell'. That was where Triple N came about with our product called the EZ Hangz: Sensor on Retractable Clothing Hanger. After each team presented, we had to give them oral feedback as to how well their presentation was. As a group and individually. If I say that giving and receiving feedback through comments on blog post is scary, imagine receiving and giving it live! It was frightening! But as frightening as it was, I came to realize that it felt good to have people say that you did well in certain things, and also be given feedback to improve.

Before the oral presentation, there were a few class activities where we experienced things like the elevator pitch. It was kind of scary even though we were elevator pitching to only our classmates. I guess the idea of selling my teams' idea in less than 3 minutes seems impossible and nerve-racking. At the end of this module, there was a presentation showcase that was held on the 30th of November. My team, Triple N, had been picked to present again, on that day. Instead of just presenting to my classmates, I was presenting to the whole lecture. I was really nervous! Also, it felt weird and scary to be addressing to such a crowd and to have them listening to what I have to say. Overall it went well. Even though I stumbled on a few words, I managed to recover quickly and moved on.

Before I end this post, I would like to thank Brad for being amazing teacher and friend! I remember how awkward it felt to call you Brad instead of Mr Blackstone during the first lesson but how natural it is now. I guess over time and because I say it often, it becomes natural? Well, I sure hope that the same thing will happen to my writing and oral presentation skills. I want them to be my second nature. Perhaps with lots of practice, it will. :)

Till the next post.
Nurul.

P/s: Commented on sandra, nat soh & mardhiyyah.

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Hello.
For today's post, I will be writing my critical reflection. In my critical reflection, Brad had asked to include the following:


For the whole 11 weeks of the lesson,  "Effective Communication", I've learned many things that would be very useful in the future. Things like how to write a reader response, how to write a proposal report and how to have a good and effective presentation. Honestly this is the only lesson that I always look forward to every week. This is because it is the only lesson in school that doesn't require me to calculate and squeeze my brain juices.

The module effective communication is basically split into two parts, 1) Writing and 2) Oral presentation. For the first part of the module, we started off with writing a reflective post, choosing between the two topics given, "My English Language Learning Journey"  or "The importance of English for Me". After which, we had to feedback to at least 3 other classmates. That was the first 3 feedback I have given my peers and the first of the feedback that I received in this module. I remember being afraid of giving my peers feedback in case they took offence in what I wrote for them and I remember being nervous when I saw the email notification that someone have given me a feedback. Honestly, till today, I still feel nervous to hear/read the feedback others have given me. After the first assignment, we still have many writing assignments such as a summary draft, the 4 drafts of reader response, the person who have inspired me, personal reflection on oral presentation, this and many more! With every of this writing assignment, I feel that I grow a little more in my writing capabilities.

The second part of the module is where we had oral presentations. As a group we had to think of an idea to be proposed or an idea that could 'sell'. That was where Triple N came about with our product called the EZ Hangz: Sensor on Retractable Clothing Hanger. After each team presented, we had to give them oral feedback as to how well their presentation was. As a group and individually. If I say that giving and receiving feedback through comments on blog post is scary, imagine receiving and giving it live! It was frightening! But as frightening as it was, I came to realize that it felt good to have people say that you did well in certain things, and also be given feedback to improve.

Before the oral presentation, there were a few class activities where we experienced things like the elevator pitch. It was kind of scary even though we were elevator pitching to only our classmates. I guess the idea of selling my teams' idea in less than 3 minutes seems impossible and nerve-racking. At the end of this module, there was a presentation showcase that was held on the 30th of November. My team, Triple N, had been picked to present again, on that day. Instead of just presenting to my classmates, I was presenting to the whole lecture. I was really nervous! Also, it felt weird and scary to be addressing to such a crowd and to have them listening to what I have to say. Overall it went well. Even though I stumbled on a few words, I managed to recover quickly and moved on.

Before I end this post, I would like to thank Brad for being amazing teacher and friend! I remember how awkward it felt to call you Brad instead of Mr Blackstone during the first lesson but how natural it is now. I guess over time and because I say it often, it becomes natural? Well, I sure hope that the same thing will happen to my writing and oral presentation skills. I want them to be my second nature. Perhaps with lots of practice, it will. :)

Till the next post.
Nurul.

P/s: Commented on sandra, nat soh & mardhiyyah.