I try to asses the students.
I try to get with each student to see how much they got out of the class. I work with each one and go from that.
I usually have 14-16 students in my class and I assess them when they are in lab to make sure they are performing all of the tasks correctly.
During the course of lab I constantly question them regarding what they are doing and why. It's important to them that they recongize that going thru the motions does not prepare them for the " real world". The more this is done, the more they come to realize the value of their learning.
I agree with you, Joseph. I also try to asses the students in the same way as you. I do try to prepare them for what the field has in store for them. I like them thinking ahead and outside of the box.
i do the same thing, but some times students freeze up under pressure. i drill the course in to them , and then tell them you will pass or fail, depending on there answer. this gets them ready for the real world, pressure , stress , unknowingness. i as an instructor don't want my students suprized so bad in the real world, that they freeze up.. they must think out side the box..
That's the same thing with me. Since I am teaching computer applications, I try to really approach those students who are computer illeterate and personally show them how to apply a specific computer application that we have studied so far.
You are obviously very attuned to your students which is the hallmark of a good instructor.Best wishes for continued success in your teaching!
Susan
I agree with Stu, as the course is underway, I repeatedly ask each individual student what they feel they have learned, what they think they should have learned, and if they thing there is something they need help in achieving. Then work with that student to ensure they recieve and retain all the information required for the course.
