Week 8: Reflection on My First Draft of Project Report

Currently, I have finished my first draft of project report about "Building learner-centered English speaking practices with technology are introduced into Cambodian secondary school classroom". As I noticed, they did not get enough experience about speaking in the classroom to their teachers. They've just kept secret inside their brain. Furthermore, they did not know how to use technology that related to speaking skills so they are lack of speaking and technology using at the same time. That's why I raised these ideas and bring education for change to those younger generations for my country. One of the qualities that westerners admire in young Cambodians is their politeness, especially towards their elders. Such behavior might contrast with the young people they have encountered, possibly their own children, in western society, where students are not afraid to challenge their elders’ views, opinions and even their ‘old-fashioned’ behavior. Better facilities will enable students to become more active while retaining their traditional respect for teachers in the school and their elders at home. Improved classrooms will evolve at a rural pace that will not disrupt social harmony. Gradually some of the benefits of learner-centred classrooms will be appreciated and adopted. Young Cambodian will continue to be polite and charming while at the same time having more opportunities to develop their creative potential.

I do believed that they will actually change their attitude and behavior while I brought techniques of learner-centered in speaking practice with technology into my English class. One more thing, I have seen something enhance a little bit in their learning process. This is a good sign and makes me feel so happy for myself. So, I would never give it up in what I'm doing right now to help them. Even it might take sometimes to improve it. However, I'm going to make it happen for English class in Cambodian society in the future. 

On the other hand, It's been an incredible journey for me anyway. I could not believe in that I have gone so far way with these amazing people from different places. Moreover, I have noticed that I improved a lot with my critical thinking, sharing ideas, discussion with classmates and not procrastinate. Being an English teacher is not that easy job but I'll try my best to transfer my knowledge to those younger generations. Form this I can see that change and improvement is happening at English level as part of a natural process. Such developments will bring about social change and this is sure to be reflected in the classroom. Rather than impose change from without, which might not suit surrounding cultural norms, I can allow change to come about naturally from within the community so that social cohesion is maintained.