Today in class we discussed resumes and cover letters, I never expected to have fun learning about how to write a resume but I did. Getting the chance to write silly cover letters was a good way to learn the format. We got to work with a couple of partners and really bond over our topics because we had to make it an equal collaboration of what we were writing about. Reading them out loud was nice because we could all giggle and enjoy each other's work.
This was a fun activity and I'm hoping we'll get the chance to do more activities of this nature. We got the chance to be creative and think outside the box while still be productive and learning a particular skill, in this case it was writing cover letters. This activity was important because it showed us how to take dull topics and make them creative and engaging.
I learned that even topics that shouldn't be very engaging can be if you give students lose guidelines and the free reign to be creative. It's definitely something I want to apply in the classroom because the technique is incredibly simple but very effective. Being creative is very important not only as a teacher but in my daily life because it allows me to think outside the box and think critically to solve problems.
I agree. I believe that this was a really fun way to learn a crucial skill. The creativity element is also important. I'm glad that you enjoyed this activity. I find your statement about applying this tactic to the classroom intriguing. I didn't think about it that way. Great post!
ReplyDeleteI am glad you had fun! I couldn’t agree more about being intriguing and fun in the classroom! It makes it so much easier to learn and it can actually stick with you, you remember the silly phrase or sentence you had and you can remember the format. I encourage this type of classroom. In my past field periods I was in a few classrooms and this was the teaching style and being an observer, I still had fun and the kids really obtained the information when quizzed later on.
ReplyDeleteI agree with your statements about making activities more fun in the classroom. I think sometimes we forget that we can make things that would seem "boring" an enjoyable experience by putting a spin on it, like writing fake cover letters about anything. I also agree with how you want to bring this technique into your classroom because I think it will enhance the learning environment.
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