Guidance to success
It is true that "only what the student creates is actually learned". As an instructor, I feel it is my job to guide the student to create their success.
Good for you, Shaun! WE aren't assisting students with learning if we can and are answering all the question!!! Let them help.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I love this method and practice it myself, but I will also send them to "chase a rabbit" when they ask questions by asking more questions, rather then forfieting the answer.
At the end of the day it is very important to understand that as an instructor we can do our best to deliver the message to our students. But it is completely up to the student to apply what has been taught to them in their own way and life. I always relate what I teach to students in a real life situation. This way, they can relate the course with actual life situations. Personnally as an instructor this makes a huge impact for the students and keeps them focused on the course and the lesson.
This is exactly what I tell my students. I let them know that no teacher is an expert on everything possible in the field. When I am asked a question for which I do not have an answer, I respond by telling them I will research it and get back to them, and more often, I have the students do the research and bring the answer back to the class.
Thanks Brian - I have enjoyed your many comments throughout your learning experience in ED107.
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I think it is a "What’s in it for me?" situation. If you can convey the value of the lesson, you will have a more engaged class.
Good morning Scott!
Thanks for your comments. Students are certainly responsible for their education but we ignite the fire and facilitate positive learning experiences!
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I feel that it is the students responsibility for their education. We as educators are just the delivery tool for the information. We aren't talking of apprenticeships of old. There are no Padawan learners anymore.
You always have good posts John!
I agree, if a student is just there to go through the motions and get his or her ticket punched then they will learn only the bare minimum. But if the student creates a learning environment that they are comfortable in then the learning process will greatly increase.
I find that to be true, also, and I tell the students on day 1 that I'm here to facilitate their learning. I never claim to know everything about the subject, because I don't, and I'm always willing to learn something new, partly because it's interesting, and partly because it keeps me from feeling stagnated. Another reason for not claiming to know everything is that I can't possibly, and their will certainly be a student who would find joy in proving me wrong on that matter. Showing a willingness to accept new information strengthens my position in the classroom.
