No, it's not about the color of the day, but about the color that teachers use during midterms and finals. I was no different from the others, until this mid-semester.
Why red? Probably because it is the most striking color on paper? Or probably because students don't use it as writing color? It's been the norm, but I learned (I forgot how) that red has psychological effects on students. Hence, I decided to experiment on using another color in checking their midterms.
How about a glittered purple pen? =P Hehehe! It was given to me by a colleague as gift last Christmas. Surprisingly, I found it fun to check the exam this time! However, I realized halfway that one pen was not sufficient to finish two sections of my undergrad class! Haha, good thing I found a kid's pen of the same color! But it was no longer glittered! =P
When I asked my students what they think about the color, they said that it makes them feel better.. probably because it doesn't have a "shouting" effect as red does.
Hm, this is a good excuse to collect colored pens again, just like what I used to do during college days.. Hehehe...
14 February 2008
The Color Red
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2 comments:
cool idea 'to ha. ego booster pag pasado ka, shock absorber pag bagsak ka. =D
Yes, red is a very strong color, bold as it is. And when use in checking exams, is to emphasize the wrongs and the rights. Good thing for those with lots of right answers but humiliating or rather frustrating for the others =p
I like the glittery pen better =)
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