It gives them a visual example of what is expected. In the class I am now teaching, I came on board a third of the way through and was there third teacher, the students had to do a well elderly paper. The syllabus detailed the contents of the paper very well but for some it was too abstract, if there had been an example of an actual written paper I feel there would of been alot less confusion over the expectations. I will include that in the next syllabus
this helps the student gain confidence in themselves
Hi Tina,
Students are more at ease when they know exactly what is expected of them.
Patricia
Showing students examples of work allows them to use the three learning styles auditory, visual, and kinesthetical to create a greater motivational strategy.
It helps them to see what is expected of them in the course
By providing students with examples of the work they will be doing, you are able to provide them with insight into the instructors expectations. The students may also feel less anxious when attempting to start the work.
I would think it gives the students a chance to understand what to expect from that particular course.
It gives them real time situations so they can see how knowing what to do and making the right decisions can make your career successful.
Some students have a hard time understanding exactly what we as teachers are asking for in an assignment. So when we are able to give an example, they can see what exactly we are expecting to get from them.
Many times giving examples of what will be done in the class can motivate the student and gives them a goal that is reachable.
There are many students that use visuals to help them understand the task at hand. Once a student is shown a visual example it's as if a door has been unlocked.
Hi Tiffiney,
Students really pay close attention when examples are shared. You can actually tell they really have a better understanding after being shown an example.
Patricia
Showing examples of student work provides the student with a baseline of the knowledge expected for a particular topic. This would also broaden the scope of the subject matter for the student.
Hi Carmen,
I see your point. I like sharing examples at all levels, A, B, C, D, and F. They can choose their guide up front.
Patricia
I have past students projects displayed on the walls to show sturdents the depth of the projects
It gives them an example to go by and it can also show them mistakes that others have made to help make sure they do not do the same mistakes. I have handed out examples of incorrectly done assignments to emphasize the incorrect portions so the students don't continually make the same mistakes and the consequences of not following directions.
Hi Billy,
I concur! That this approach needs to be dealt with in a cautious manner. After all, we do not want to minimize a student's creativity by showing an example. We need to allow our students to put their imagination into the project/assignment as well.
Patricia
To give ideas of what is the course work should look like as an example to the students.
Knowing what to expect will help put students at ease and allow them to prepare for the course and put their anxieties at ease.
I work in English composition. I believe some caution needs to be expressed around doing this. I would rather work with each class individually and not return to the work of previous classes.m In teaching English, I don't like to express and idealm but let the norm or standard emerge from each class.
