Mel Henderson

Lessons need to be thoughtfully prepared. After studying the flipped classroom, I've decided the brief, pre-recorded lectures are the way to go, leaving class time for hands-on activities that fully and actively engage the students. What this means is that I cannot be lazy and always need to be well prepared. 

I have never been lucky at finding open educ resources for my subject but I would be curious about what is available out there. I really look forward to using the flipped classroom methodolgy. Great module.

I'm really liking this module. It gives me a lot of ideas on how I can attempt to engage my students rather than bore them to tears. I remember sitting in those seats, it was difficult! I wasn't engaged in the least. I want to give my students what I was never given myself. 

Being aware of Bloom's taxonomy and working it into the curriculum via the flipped classrom as well as experiential, hands-on learning seems to be a proactive appraoch to teaching and learning. I'm so curious to implement this approach.

I love this idea. When I was in education years ago at a for-profit school, flipped classroom meant something completely different. I like that the lectures are pre-recorded. I'll bet that that will also keep them brief, only imparting the most important information. There is something to say about this method and the "guide on the side" approach. 

Approach each student as a unique individual with unique talents and unique needs. Students with learning disabilities are not dumb or below average with intelligence, generally speaking. Start with respect and a generous amount of compassion. 

Those students who come to use with English as a LL or with reading, writing, or comprehension issues are not stupid people. We need to address them individually and custom their learning program but we can never treat them as if they are stupid or will will lose them permanently. Get to know our students, approach with respect and from the perspective that best fits their learning style. It will take a lot of work on our part but it will be a technique that will pay off. 

I have learned valuable information about group work, including limiting numbers, avoiding disrupting established groups by not reassigning group membership, establish group roles, decide on manner of grading group work, and keeping the overall value or weight of group work less than 30% of the total grade. 

To me, this all comes down to engaging the student. Care enough to reach out and grab the student's attention in a variety of ways including voice inflection, eye contact, questions, movement around the classroom, gestures and body language. Above all else, projecting enthusiasm and enagement yourself as the instructor. I am so excited to be able to try all of these techniques when I start teaching in the fall. 

Use a variety of tests and use them appropriately and correctly. Giving a variety of tests will allow the student to express their learning in objective and more subjective ways.