The fifth Reflective Journal (PETA)

Reviewing models of instruction

By

Tri Okta Ervina

Before doing mid-term exam, we were reviewing the materials which have not been understood yet by us. The most difficult part was models of instruction. Miss Ine asked us to work in a group of five or six and every members of the group had their own duty. The members could be a facilitator, illustrator and other kinds of duty. The purpose of dividing duty for every member was to manage the time. Thus, it did not take a long time in the discussion. After dividing the group and duty, one of the members had to take the questions that have been prepared in the envelope.

Every group had the same question but different topic of discussion. The result of the discussion must be written in the flipchart and should be hung on the wall. It looked like a gallery wall, three members from the home group explained to the guest and the rest of the group walked around to other groups. It was quiet confusing because we did not really pay attention to the instruction. It was clear after the lecturer gave the second instruction. Again and again, we misunderstood about the instruction because of our mistakes. The worst part happened when I and my friends visited one of the galleries, but no one stayed over there. Finally I asked Miss Ine and she said to me that I had to ask to one of the home group to explain the material. It was messy at that time.

After finishing doing gallery walk, we realized that we still confused about the models of instruction. The lecturer explained the part of the material which we thought it was difficult and there was a discussion in the class. It took a long time because there were so many difficult parts; every student could ask which part was difficult for them. The last session was written test about the models of instruction which have been learnt, it could measure the students’ understanding about the material.