In Collaboration with the University

of New Brunswick

MYInTECHNOLOGY
Collaboration with the University
STATEMENT
of New Brunswick

NAME: KRISTAL RAMCHAN

ID NUMBER: 3579758

PROGRAMME: BACHELORS IN EDUCATION

NAME OF COURSE AND COURSE CODE:

LECTURER: MR. RAMESH SOOKOOR

ASSIGNMENT: TEACHING PHILOSPHY

DATE SUBMITTED:
 INTRODUCTION

My name is Kristal Ramchan and I come from a family of four (4), my both parents, my

older sister and I. However I recently got married and now live way up in the country side, Rio

Claro, Tableland. I have worked in the teaching profession for the past six (6) years, five (5)

years, Early Childhood and one (1) year, Primary School. Due to transitions recently I am

currently unemployed. Nevertheless teaching has always been my aim thus far throughout my

life. I consider it to be the one profession that is able to connect and reach out to many

individuals in numerous ways and is able to change lives.

This course, Learning with technology, corresponds well with my aspiration of

becoming a teacher and the educational system because technology is a major element in the

time we live in worldwide. As I gain wisdom about technological strategies; this will help

develop my beliefs, teaching strategies and meet students expectations, epistemologically,

theoretically and practically. In this journal I will give details of how I intend to integrate the

use of technology in the classroom, in the future including all the strategies and techniques I

have learnt.
 With the great expectation of becoming a teacher, I am of the understanding that in order

to develop a healthy learning environment and foster fruitful learning outcomes it is necessary

to always keep up to date with the best learning methods and resources to ensure success. My

belief for students or a class in the upcoming future is that they can all reach their maximum

individual capabilities. Each child have different abilities, different learning styles and as a

potential teacher I would like each student to reach their highest proficiency in the classroom.

As we know, the time we live in is continuously changing; therefore it is crucial to keep up to

date with new implementations in the educational system and at large the world simply because

as each second that goes by a new form of technology is designed. Compared to long ago in the

80s and 90s, children didnt even have the luxury of proper pair sneakers much less for useful

learning materials. In the 21st century that we now live in, the world has evolved into everything

being linked to a technical adaption. There are endless learning resources for various age

groups, infact; from early childhood go up. Just a few to name: IPad, ICT resources- computers,

projectors and audio- CD, recorder. Children today are just fascinated by the world of

technology. They are desperate to learn through technology rather than chalkboards and text. I

recall in my school days how ecstatic I was on the day which I had computer literacy. It was my

favourite day of the week. I wanted to just touch the nubs on the keyboard and click on the

mouse. Now there are much more than just a computer that can be implemented in the

classroom which will certainly enlighten children even more.

I intend to help students epistemologically, theoretically and practically by applying the use of

technology into the everyday classroom, for example: showing videos and teaching particular

lessons through power point that would capture the students attention. The use of technical

resources such as audios for subject; interactive phonics and numeric equipment that will engage
them and keep them interactive with the teacher as well as their peers. Theoretically, it has a lot

to do with the holistic makeup of each child. According to; (Jones. J. A, 2002), Gardners

theory of multiple intelligences is used in many schools to cater for intellectual areas of strength

and to bolster any less developed areas. By allowing students to use content-free software (for

example word processors, spreadsheets, draw and paint programs, e-mail, HyperStudio,

MicroWorlds, Inspiration, PowerPoint) teachers can develop activities to enrich many of the

multiple intelligences. In a classroom there are many diverse learners, by the use of ICT in the

classroom will enable all students to develop self -awareness to self- realization. Through this

students will also move from a behaviorists approach to a more constructivist approach. As an

intentional teacher, I hope to practically implement the use of technology in the classroom and

also encourage others who may be lacking the confidence to do so.

I am not yet in the classroom; however I believe the factors that will impact most on the

students learning are getting them engrossed in the lesson itself, making them love to learn which

will require active learning and collaboration with teacher and peers. Captivating the students

attention is what will make the difference to me. Once they are interested in the lesson they will

do well. Using ICT in the classroom will definitely carry out effective learning because students

will become more interested in learning and will be willing to participate.

In the future, I plan to change the current concept of assessment. When someone hears

about assessment they think of a test given via a worksheet. I plan to adjust that to where

children can have fun interactive game based quizzes, children working in groups, researching

and evaluating each other through ICT. These are some of the ways I plan to change assessment

methods from pen and paper to a more independent and creative approach which will encourage

more constructivism in and outside of the classroom. I can recall when I was teaching at the early
childhood level, when I incorporated the use ICT in my teaching student would be so trilled and

absorb all the outcomes of the lesson. I observed that the children became more interested in

everyday learning. I would have no issues about children being left behind because they

remembered all the various ICT strategies that were used. For example, writing on Polaris office,

musical videos and typing on Microsoft word. Learning outcomes were highly achieved because

students would memorize rhymes and video clipping from YouTube. At that level children are

very much exposed to ICT electronics such as, I pads and computers at home. Students would go

home, research and come back with additional knowledge to contribute to learning objectives.

As I further my studies to becoming a teacher, I plan to use technology in my daily

practices to take children to a different level; a level where they can not only depend on the

teachers knowledge to learn but rather acquire additional knowledge to enhance learning and

create a collaborative environment for learning between, teaching, peers and students. There are

many values that technology can add to the classroom. Some values technology may add to the

classroom are, fashioning critical thinkers in the classroom, active learners because they will be

much engaged into activities and a healthier communication between teachers, students and

parents at home. The integration of ICT will certainly incorporate parents involvement more

because they will have to assist their children in research and technological activities.

However as much as ICT is beneficial in the process of teaching and learning there are

also some barriers that exist to prevent the use of ICT integration. Some of the barriers that exist

are lack of proper facility; some schools may not have the equipment necessary to include the

use of technology in the classroom. In rural areas and poor community this is also an issue

because some schools may have the equipment but no Wi-Fi in the area to support ICT

teaching and learning. Another barrier that exists is also the fact that some schools may have the
proper facility with all necessary resources but the teacher perhaps will be lacking confidence in

themselves to perform the job.

My aim in my future practice is for all students to be at a particular level in which they do

not only wait for a teacher to pour knowledge into them. I would like for children to become

exposed to many extents they can generate knowledge from. As I continue to learn myself, I

understand in a classroom there are diverse learners, which is why the importance of holistic

development is necessary. The use of ICT in the classroom will endorse this because it will

incorporate visuals, audio and many more interesting factors to connect all students in the

classroom despite their different learning styles. From my past current practices, I will definitely

practice the use of ICT as a part of daily process in teaching and learning. I will move from the

past methods of chalk and talk where teachers are the only participant in the classroom and

children behave as they like and move to a more constructivist approach where everyone in the

classroom will be highly engaged and perform under a better environment. I will practice using

innovative strategies in ICT to teach such as , voki, Kahoot and office mix which will surely

make learning fun and interactive. As a teacher my role will also change because I will

encourage other teachers to practice the use of ICT in their classroom and to make life easier in

terms of testing and assessment. It is much easier on Microsoft word, access and Excel. It

ensures accuracy and professionalism in completing particular task.

Students role will also change; students will be more independent and enthusiastic

learners. In a classroom its not just a place for a teacher to be the knowledgeable person, but

rather everyone, teachers and students learning and growing together. A school, a classroom is a

place where learning occur, and for effective learning to occur it requires all participants in the

classroom to educate themselves and be of a high standard to share wisdom, not only teachers
but students. Students will also become reflective. They will be able to reflect on how they as a

learner are progressing. They will reflect and write journals using ICT to record learning

outcomes. They will also bond with their families at home when having to put together portfolios

and other electronic activities. The student will become a self-regulated learner where the teacher

does not have to beg the child to participate and do activities.

The use of ICT in todays society will definitely take individuals to a higher level of

teaching and learning. Teachers as well as students will set higher aims for themselves as they

explore the world of knowledge through technology. As my learning has shifted into a different

dimension throughout the course learning with technology, I have developed my teaching

philosophy on technology integration in the classroom which is, keypads more than writing

pads are the new key towards success in the process of teaching and learning awaken ones

awareness of learning abilities and capacities . Theres a quote that says, Tech gives the quietest

student a voice (Jerry Blumengarten). The use of technology in the classroom will certainly

awaken even the quietest learner in the classroom which can be live changing. The

implementation of ICT in the educational system is transforming individuals to all become

leaders and not followers which is exactly what our society needs.
Tech Quotes: Blumengarten. J (2016)

Exploring the Application of Multiple Intelligences Jones. J. A, (2002)

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