Reflection

 Unit 1: Introduction to business and entrepreneurship 

It has been almost a month since we got introduced to the Business and entrepreneurship course. This unit got completed with a tutor as well as students' input through the presentation. We covered the nature and scope of business education, its' objectives and importance, changing scenario of business education at the national and international levels, and the role of a teacher in business and entrepreneurship education.

It was interesting to work with my mate on the presentation work. We explored the rising trends regarding business in Bhutan and the needs, importance, and objectives of this course. I feel that doing the presentation was a great way to explore, learn and improve our speaking skills. Additionally, I did not feel burdened while presenting as the class has only two students. I realized the importance and need of business and entrepreneurship courses. I also figured out my role as a teacher in business and entrepreneurship courses. They are to:

• Facilitate aid in achieving the set goals of the course.
• Provide reading materials and other resources to help students access information.
• Assess their works using proper assessment tools to bring about improvements and exploit their full potential. 
• Give students the opportunity to work cooperatively, use technology and move forward.

I found it difficult to differentiate between the need for entrepreneurship and its importance while preparing for the presentation. It was also challenging as I have to think from the teacher's perspective although we are students yet. 

Unit two: Curriculum for business and entrepreneurship

In unit two, ‘Curriculum for business and entrepreneurship’, we did activities such as mapping key competencies, mapping curriculum framework, and designing a year plan.

I feel that these activities were effective to make me familiar with the curriculum framework, instructional guide, and the business and entrepreneurship textbook of class 11. Mapping curriculum framework helped us to connect each chapter to key competencies developed, pedagogical practices used, and the assessment modalities that can be adopted. While doing those activities, we also analyzed the gaps, currency in subject matter, and relevancy of the curriculum. 

I feel that designing the year plan will help in guiding me when preparing the lesson plans later. It will come in handy as I will know what: goals are to be achieved by each chapter; skills and areas of development; resources to be used; assessment ways; and allocate adequate time for each chapter over the lesson year. It was also interesting to find out the updates in the textbook compared to what I had learned as a student. 

While doing those activities, I found it challenging to understand the concept of pedagogical practices. However, the tutor provided resources that were helpful. I also confused assessment with assessment tools and then, designing goals was also tough. The tutor showed his year plan as an example which was helpful in directing us. Thus, such direction is needed in the future as well.   

Unit 3: Teaching Strategies of Business and Entrepreneurship Education

In this unit, we covered various teaching strategies to teach competency-based business and entrepreneurship discipline in schools. We learned about the experiential learning approach where cases, projects, and problem-based learning will be used. We designed case studies and problem-based questions to get hands-on practice to design them. Activity on designing a field trip was also done to enhance competency learning. We also focused on developing the skill of designing lesson structures using various peer learning approaches in teaching business and entrepreneurship.

Among the various methods, I implemented a jigsaw strategy in my microteaching and found it interesting as well as effective in real classroom settings. I also used case studies and role-playing methods in microteaching, and they are found to be effective in relating to reality or in applying the concept into action. Thus, I look forward to applying all these experiential and peer learning methods in the real classroom setting. 

It was challenging to design my own case studies and problem-based questions as it was my first time. It was also difficult to choose the right type of teaching approach for a topic to make it fun and at the same time effective in imparting the content knowledge. 

Unit 4: Technology in Teaching Business and Entrepreneurship.

Since this chapter is about the use of technology for teaching business and entrepreneurship subjects, I used a concept map to explain what we have learned in this chapter. 

I found it playful in exploring different media like Canva to create concept maps, flow charts, and PPTs easily. We were given a class activity to design concept maps using Canva and I can use it to make teaching more fun and create a conducive learning environment.  I can also use real-life e-commerce platforms such as DrukRide and Druksell of Bhutan to teach this business and entrepreneurship subject. websites like RSEBL and banking websites can be used for teaching Bhutanese financial system chapter.  

However, it would be tough to figure out which topics are best suited for the use of such media. 

Unit 5: Assessment for Business and Entrepreneurship Education

This unit covered aspects of assessments in business education. It included various assessment techniques such as checklists, single-point rubrics, holistic rubrics, analytical rubrics, and anecdotal records. we also created analytical assessment rubrics for a project and a case study which was quite tough as it requires preciseness and detailedness. It can be used for both formative and summative purposes. 

Using anecdotal records would be interesting to implement in the classroom as I like writing stories. I also feel that checklists and single-point rubrics would be easy and useful for presentations, classwork, and group activities. Writing reflections would also be a great way for the students to reflect on their strengths and weaknesses. 

Using analytical rubrics would be effective but designing them is challenging for me as a novice. It would also be tough to determine when each assessment tool should be used. Additionally, I am worried as to how effective will I be in assessing the student's work. 

Reflection on the Innovation Project 

This innovation project started at the onset of the semester. We brainstormed on various issues at local and national levels and narrowed them down to the banking sector issues which involves lack of knowledge of interest rates and the hassles involved in comparing different interest rates of different banks. A survey was also conducted at college and in the community to validate the problems stated and then we developed a digital platform (App) as a solution through trial and error after consultation with IT expert Chenga Dorji sir. We also named the App as 'Matrum' signifying that the digital banking that exists today roots down to Matrum, the oldest currency of Bhutan.

It was an amazing journey collaborating with my co-mate to develop the digital solution for this innovation project. I also felt a sense of accomplishment once our project is exhibited to the audience. I also got a responsible feeling about having to name an App and taking ownership of it. I can cite this experience as an example to my students for motivation as well and looks forward to making our digital platform better for users. This project also gave me the sense that I am successful in creating value for others, which defines entrepreneurial education. 

Yet, it was challenging to develop the app as we lack IT knowledge background, and it was also the first time embarking on such a journey. Time management was also difficult as we had several other assignments.   

As the semester approached its end, I realized that being a teacher of business and entrepreneurship discipline, it is not only the content knowledge that I should be imparting to the students but the skills and attitudes too. Being a role model is the fastest way the students can look upon and learn from, thus I step on this journey to be a teacher and an entrepreneur!  

                                            Thank You!!!