Learning Styles
Here is another thing to think about in regards to learning styles. Many of out students are coming back into education with unrealistic expectations. They think school will be one way, but ends up being a lot more of another. A good example is work load and time for help. Some students have a independent learning style and function very well on their own, where others lack confidence and expect a lot of one on one time where it is not logistically possibble. This is a difficult one.
Hi Cindy- That is always a good question. We always tell our students that they need to put in at least 2 hours of homework for every hour they spend in class. Realistically, however, we need to give them assignments that will require that they work outside of class. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
What are some ideas for assisting the students in understanding that they have to dedicate time to understand fully the course content being presented?
HI Bard- Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree, often we need to work with students outside of the classroom because of the diverse skill levels of our students. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career! Susan
It seems that the best thing to do is get in as much as a student needs without disrupting the flow of the class. I sometimes take time outside of class with the students so as to not slow everyonelse down.
