Today I learn about one of the tools on Assessing the Learning Environment using Validated Instrument. That is " What is Happening in this Class " (WIHIC). When I first see this abbreviation on WIHIC, I do not know what it means until I was being introduced.
The scales classified according to Moos' Scheme are as follows:
- Relationship dimensions
- Personal Development dimensions
- System Maintenance & Change dimensions
Under Relationship dimensions category, it consists of Student Cohesiveness and Teacher Support & Involvement.
Under Personal Development dimensions, it consists of Investigation, Task Orientation and Cooperation.
Lastly Equity is under System Maintenance and change dimensions.
We are told to read the two surveys: Student vs Teacher. Actual and Preferred survey using 5 levels Likert scale. They are as follows:
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agreed
Previously I always called this is a 5 choices survey as I have 5 choices to choose from. When Dr Quek mentioned about what Likert scale, I ask Hong Lian who is next to me what is the word Dr Quek just mentioned. She replied it is Likert scale. This is my first time I came across this word so I goggle search to find out more.
The questions asked in both student and teacher is of the similar meaning. But I do not think it is good to put both Actual & Preferred questions side by side. The person doing the survey will get influence by his own answer and he/she will tend to do a comparison.
I like the survey especially the text box after each category for people to write their comments.
Our group is task to use the mind mapping program to do a mind mapping of Kurt Lewin. We are supposed to use the 5W and 1H. Guess what? Someone in the class mentioned 5 wives and 1 husband. Of course, the class burst into laughter including Dr Quek. The actual meaning of 5W are What, When, Where, Who, Why and 1H is How. Our groups decided to divide the tasks individually. So all of us turn and face the computer and start to goggle and search on Kurt Lewin. When it is about lunch time, LTC Ramezan actually come up with the mind mapping and some of the data he actually plug from the net and put into the various categories. A leader emerges and brings everybody come together as a team and discussed more in-depth about Kurt Lewin. Some of us are not sure which things should be under which category. Most of us are first time seeing this mind mapping program. Of course with some help from our teammates who are conversant in mind mapping guided us how to use the mind mapping.
Something I never expect in a course is Dr Quek bring the whole class for Coffee at one of the Canteen at NTU. She treats us to some drinks (coffee, teas, soft drinks and fruit juices) and some wafer. This is indeed a very kind gesture of hers. Not only that, she has been providing the class with daily fruits and tidbits. Lunch and 2 tea breaks are provided and the additional stuff she provides us. How not to grow fat with the rate we are eating. But we enjoy snacking in between lectures and all the discussion.
The scales classified according to Moos' Scheme are as follows:
- Relationship dimensions
- Personal Development dimensions
- System Maintenance & Change dimensions
Under Relationship dimensions category, it consists of Student Cohesiveness and Teacher Support & Involvement.
Under Personal Development dimensions, it consists of Investigation, Task Orientation and Cooperation.
Lastly Equity is under System Maintenance and change dimensions.
We are told to read the two surveys: Student vs Teacher. Actual and Preferred survey using 5 levels Likert scale. They are as follows:
Strongly Disagree, Disagree, Neutral, Agree, Strongly Agreed
Previously I always called this is a 5 choices survey as I have 5 choices to choose from. When Dr Quek mentioned about what Likert scale, I ask Hong Lian who is next to me what is the word Dr Quek just mentioned. She replied it is Likert scale. This is my first time I came across this word so I goggle search to find out more.
The questions asked in both student and teacher is of the similar meaning. But I do not think it is good to put both Actual & Preferred questions side by side. The person doing the survey will get influence by his own answer and he/she will tend to do a comparison.
I like the survey especially the text box after each category for people to write their comments.
Our group is task to use the mind mapping program to do a mind mapping of Kurt Lewin. We are supposed to use the 5W and 1H. Guess what? Someone in the class mentioned 5 wives and 1 husband. Of course, the class burst into laughter including Dr Quek. The actual meaning of 5W are What, When, Where, Who, Why and 1H is How. Our groups decided to divide the tasks individually. So all of us turn and face the computer and start to goggle and search on Kurt Lewin. When it is about lunch time, LTC Ramezan actually come up with the mind mapping and some of the data he actually plug from the net and put into the various categories. A leader emerges and brings everybody come together as a team and discussed more in-depth about Kurt Lewin. Some of us are not sure which things should be under which category. Most of us are first time seeing this mind mapping program. Of course with some help from our teammates who are conversant in mind mapping guided us how to use the mind mapping.
Something I never expect in a course is Dr Quek bring the whole class for Coffee at one of the Canteen at NTU. She treats us to some drinks (coffee, teas, soft drinks and fruit juices) and some wafer. This is indeed a very kind gesture of hers. Not only that, she has been providing the class with daily fruits and tidbits. Lunch and 2 tea breaks are provided and the additional stuff she provides us. How not to grow fat with the rate we are eating. But we enjoy snacking in between lectures and all the discussion.
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