Class discussion not review
Class discussion works well in my subject tends to get class invalved in asking questions about the material covered instead of just having students show up and rely on answers givin in a review.
ohhh Joseph-I love this idea!!! Its still getting the content covered but in a way the students can understand...this is great!
I know many instructors that give reviews before the tests. I refuse to do so. the students will find out that all they have to do is pay attention just before the test and they not only do pass but they do very well in class. I found if you tell them you will field questions, this works a lot better. They don't want to put hte effort out to have to ask a question.
Hi Barbara - Thanks for your post to the forum. I agree completely- when students have been able to explore concepts through a discussion, retention of those concepts is greater than if they had merely "heard" them in a lecture. Best wishes- Susan
I agree. Discussions or even debates provide the perfect learning environment that allows complex concepts or subject matter come alive. More importantly, students are better able to recall information or concepts that were the product of a discussion versus straight lecture.
HI Lindsay - Thanks for your post to the forum! I'm glad that this course has given you some ideas to use in your classroom. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career. Susan
That is a great suggestion. As a new instructor, my first thought was to just show up on test review day with the materials prepared for the students. Now I think I will assign them to come with questions relating to the material we have covered and let them lead the discussion/review!
Thanks!
I feel that discussions are the best learning environment.
i agree i enjoy having class discussions and compare answers yo come up with consensus ive learned in the past about reviewing for tests with people jotting down everybody elses answers so ive stopped and we have discussions now without actually discussin the question just important topics that pretain to the info they should know for the exams its been successful
I like to separate review into two sessions. I'll give review practice the day before the final- usually a group activity. I ask them to take the practice exercises home and suggest other study aids. The next day, before the exam, we have the full discussion (10-15 minutes). This also gives them time to focus. For smaller (formative) assessment, review sessions as you describe work great.
I completey agree! I just love to see all of my students getting involved with the material and well as each other. I feel that they retain so much more information this way.
