19.04.2013

                                                    #DGIFT

Today was the most amazing day since we started the programme. Just one word is enough to describe it : WOOOOOOOOOOW!

Every step was so clear. Like;

Understanding

Description

Solution

Working with a partner to learn steps is a really good idea. First we learned to use this method. All working was so planful. Timing is so perfect. We had enough time to discuss about problems. Music was a great idea for motivation and It keep you awake. Building new materials are very enjoyable. I was filled with admiration of group dynamic. Afternoon, We worked about social problems in Netherland. They showed a photo to us. Same national students stand very close in the ptoho. It is like divided groups in the same classroom. We followed the same steps to find a solution for that situation. So everything progressed easily. We got warm the define mode in the morning. Afternoon, definition ran on fast.

                               Empathize – Define – Ideate – Prototype – Test

I really like to work with my group. They are so helpful and friendly. They support me to be brave about speaking english. Definiton is really easy with them. Although we all are from different cultures, we usually meet in a common point.

                                 This is our idea: Buddy I’s

It is a buddy programme. There are 2 students. One of them has already been a student in the school (Ex: Dutch). Another is a new student from a different country ( Ex: Turkish). If both of them are volunter, they can be buddies. Dutch student can show around to Turkish student. He can tell about their daily habits.

And after a few days they can wear their sunglasses. After they wear these sunglasses, They switch their lifes for a day or more whatever they need it.

For example Dutch student will listen to Turkish music, eat Turkish meal, watch Turkish a movie… Also Turkish student will live like a Dutch.

Maybe we could use The Six Hat method,too. It is a nice way to learn real ideas about immigrants.

I liked the most :

1- Every step was so clear and every step was ended up with good definitions.

2- we found a few solutions at the ending of the day.

3- Using timing Schedule ( also rings)

4- Every step was so organized.

I think this is very empatic method. And you can fit it for every age student.

Today we really did innovative works. A window is opened in my mind to be innovative. I really want to use the define mode in my teaching life. It is really helpful to focuss on problems. I feel so tired but I am glad to feel tired after all these works. It was a really innovative day for me.