Laila

“Integration of English Language subject and Math subject in one lesson: Best practice in Omair Bin Abi Waqaas School (Al-Ghad Schools)–Grade 3”
 * Reflection on the collaborative work done in preparing: **



The project started during our first session in our course where we were asked to brainstorm an idea in order to start our first mini group project. I usually resort to me teaching experience as it has been the longest and based on my vast knowledge I usually suggest ideas related to it. Noura is currently a grade 3 teacher and I have had experience in teaching grade 3, therefore, I found it more practical if I joined my experience with hers rather than pulling her to my domain which is management. Accordingly we agreed that we will tackle a very unique practice in her school which is integration of English and Math in one classroom. When she introduced me to the integration concept and “Madaris Al-Ghad” or Al-Ghad schools which is a new notion in the country, I became very excited as I have had no such experience during my 10 years of teaching. After discussing it further, we decided to write about it. As noted, the whole integration concept was new to me. Thus, Noura undertook the responsibility of putting together the literature, material, presentation, and text as she was the owner of the practice. My turn came after she created the job and I received a semi finished project to finish. Before shaping up the assignment and polishing it, I started talking to Noura about the practice. I wanted to understand the project before working on it. Of course, coming from a teaching background I managed to grasp the concept easily. I started creating the Power point presentation using Engestrom Triangle to write about the best practice. When faced with projects to do, I usually read about it on the net before I embark on anything. Hence, I started reading about Engestrom Triangle, best practices and integration of subjects. The power point presentation was put together and the research paper was created. I can sum up what I learned while working with Noura in some points: · I learned how to add more information to an assignment by recalling previous knowledge. · I learned how to finish a semi finished project. · I developed a deeper understanding of two subject’s integration. · I learned how to manage my time so as not to get overloaded. · I felt that the quality of work was richer and better compared to individual work.

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