George,
This is a challenge that many of us face in helping our students to become more effective at reflective thinking and problem solving. One of the things I have found to engage my students is the use of case studies. I tie the case studies to income potential so I show them that if they are able to work through and solve this problem their income could be attached to this success. So if they want to continue to do routine tasks that do not require any type of problem solving then this is what their income will be but if they will think through and solve this problem in the car or truck then their value goes up. It works for some students that "get it" and for others it is just not worth effort to think independently. Sad but true yet in many cases they are the students that complain that they cannot seem to get their careers moving forward.
Gary
I believe that the instructor can set the stage for learning in the class room. While the instructor cannot make the come on time or put in prior preparation. The instructor can share their enthusiasm for a subject.
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ED101 - Forum 2
Re: Fresh start
KENNETH WARD: 10.17.14 02:10:03
hi Heather The first teaching a new course can be challenging. I have found that being as detail as possible and having an abundance of resource material very helpful. By having a good lesson plan it gets me through the times that I inevitably lose my train of though.
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ED101 - Forum 2
Re: Using a well perpared syllabus
Nilton Castillo: 10.17.14 02:10:03
A well prepared syllabus is the key for a class organization. Students will get everything done.
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Gary Meers, Ed.D.
