Different types of teaching styles.
With the ever changing age group of the student's that are attending our classes. I feel it is very important that we change our styles on delivering our course content to keep up with the times!
Carolyn,
In truth not one style of manner of delivery will reach all students all the time. If we are enthusiastic and upbeat, and present coursework accurately and in a positive tone, and the delivery is sincere and interesting, these traits will assure we will meet most of the students most of the time. The thing is that all of these are very possible and every teacher already possesses the skills to perform them really, without much training or guidance.
Barry Westling
I agree with this 1000%. students are constantly changing in this dynamic world and their learning styles are also. We must stay relevant and on point to keep students engaged.
Qadar,
This certainly presents a challenge for you as an instructor. The key is to adapt to your student needs, as apparently you do. Adding variety and working with students to personalize their instruction could help as well.
Barry Westling
Different teaching styles require in my class. I teach electronic health record (EHR) that requires 90% of time hands-on and 10% lecture. So, I get different types of students. I mean, slow students that have hard time following the steps in the book. Sometimes they get mad at the book and leave the room. I also get smart ones that finish early and try to assist other students while I am busy with other students. I also get shy students that will never tell me if they are stuck on one of the steps untill I find out. I also do a lecture the firest hour, to explain the steps they will be doing and answer their questions.
Hi Justin,
As a kid, I remember classes that had activities like crafts, art or music, things that were different from the "the three "R's". Those activities made the class enjoyable and interesting. I think whenever we can add some variety that requires activity (discussion, project, interaction at the white board by students, the same effect occurs and makes the class memorable.
Barry Westling
This is very true. Although some course I teach in the Graphic Design field require the majority of the lessons to be reading I always have to throw in a project to keep the students interested. Tactile learning seems to work for all age groups.
Hi Tony,
That's a good sentiment. The tricky part is to first learn, then adapt to teaching to a constantly changing societal entity.
Barry Westling
