NFTN - Spotlight on Learning - Start Where They Are At

Spotlight on Learning - Start Where They Are At

Submitted by:  Ms. Pat. Beck

Teacher Reflection:  Mortaza and Fatima, new to Canada for only 8 months, joined my class with 6 weeks left in the semester.  Despite language barriers, Ms. Beck opted to let them explore REvit architectural software instead of catching up on missing coursework.  "Just play with it."  With several short hands on demonstrations on how the software worked Mortaza was soon building a simple house and then on to his own design.   He was then able to coach his sister who spoke only a few words of English.  He was increasing his English vocabulary, looking for doors, windows, toilets etc.  They could walk through their project in VR.  They were truly a delight to have in class and to see them grown in such a short time, struggle, gain confidence, and do it all with a smile and enthusiasm.  The true celebration was to see how proud they were to show their parents what they were doing. 

Student Reflection:  

I really liked drafting.  I learned the English words for parts of houses.  It was fun to use the computers and the VR.  Fatima really enjoyed it also.  My parents were happy to see what I was doing. 

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