Week 4 Reflection

WEEK 4 (From 23-25 April) SHADOWING   Researching targeted market' Monday 23 This session on the whole talks about types of research methodology and the drawn implications in marketing. Students were engaged in PPP for their relevant topic. It was clear they did good job and had a grasp of research techniques. Tutors were giving hints and feedback on the students' work they there was some missing points relevant to research methodology.   Tuesday 25-4-12, 'Cross-Cultural Session'. Basically the session was talking about the Arab Culture with instances from different countries like Egypt, Syria, and Saudi Arabia. We as Saudi had varying opinions about relevant issues such as cultural perceptions which shows two different views. Another relevant issue was presented by a visiting professor from Germany on some cultural perceptions. She gave questionnaires and handouts. It was good and insightful. 'Introduction to Finnish language, Tuesday 25. The session was about learning Finnish language and the teacher used basically grammar-translation method which dates back ages. Various techniques were used like phonetic differences, vocabulary cards. Good to notice which is introduction to the next session so the students were aware of what to expect. It was good but we were unable to participate and like isolated. In summary,these three shadowing of week 4 has excited of the new learning methods and professional approach.In addition ,the instructors are experts in their fields. I would like to apply the ideas and the concepts on my own teaching in future.