This is an interesting statement, in one class I teach, I provide an example, and then I go over the example in a class. I still have students who email me and say, “I don’t know what you are looking forâ€, “what am I supposed to doâ€?
I fully agree with this statement, “there is not just one right way for an A to look or for a D to lookâ€. I am an anal student, and things have to be just right before I will hand in my work. This again goes back to the learning styles of the student and how well the instructor has laid the course out for them to follow. Each student has his/her own writing style and the instructor has to take this into consideration when grading an assignment.
For instance, I had one instructor who worked hard through the entire class to get students to stop using the word that unnecessarily. Then two classes later, I had another instructor who graded me down because he thought the sentence sounded better with the word that included.
We have to play to the strengths of our students. When we are first beginning a class, we do not know the type of learning skills our students have. When we provide examples, we are helping every student learn in a different way. If they are a visual student, seeing the completed paper will help them see what they should do with their own paper. If they are a hands on student, having the example in their hands allows them to hold it, touch it and run their hands across the words to see how they should be on their own paper. Some students want examples electronically, while others want them handed to them already printed out. Trying to decide the best, practical way is always tough for me. Do I provided it electronically and expect them to print it out themselves, or do I provide it for them in both methods?
It will increase the understanding of the assignment. I always like to use real world examples, other than those provided in the text so students can see applications of the course material.
It is helpful for the student to see an example of what is expected of an assignment. Students can lay out this guide as they try to begin their assignment. It gives direction to the thinking process and we all know that when you start to write a paper, it is difficult to begin that first paragraph.
The old saying that a picture speaks a thousand words is so true. When a student has an example, this is a stimulus to ask more questions on the details of the project.
Hi Connie,
I concur. Students absolutely love being shown an example as to what is expected. As educators, we must remember the majority of learners are visual learners, the next biggest group is kinesthetic learners.
Patricia
Hi Jannette,
Visual always seem to be such a big help. As educators, we must remember the majority of our learners are visual learners.
Patricia
Hi Tonya,
I have an awesome example of a portfolio that I share with my students in Professional Development. It makes things a lot clearer for the students. They really get excited and motivated from seeing this example.
Patricia
Hi Lisa,
It is a great idea to make the example accessible to students at all times. Students like to have something to refer to.
Patricia
Hi Lisa,
You only have to respond to one question out of the four forums. Once you have responded to one out of four questions you are done with that part of the course, however you must complete the quizzes for all four parts, take the final quiz, and complete the survey. Please let me know if you need anything else.
Patricia
By showing them the best examples, they express their creative ideas and have said: it increased their knowledge of vocabulary.
Many times some quiet intellegent student does not participate because he/she feels they have no proper words to express their ideas.
example nursing careplans which use nursing process in the form of short sentences and it is difficult for many to understand "nursing diagnosis" "related to" and "manifested by" componants.
After student have had theoritical knowledge,By showing a well written nursing careplan, most of them are able to write a resonable careplan.
Ms. Scales could you give me a ballpark when the discussions for this forum will be completed? I thought I have responded to all of the questions in this forum. Do we need to respond to ever topic to be released? I am just trying to get a handle on this forum. Will this session last the rest of the term?
Thanks,
Lisa Washington
I agree with you Susan. Sometimes it helps with the learning process if there are several visual aids for students to use.
Hi Susan,
I have found that sharing examples with students motivates them to get started, builds great self-confidence, and eases fear. It is definitely a win-win situation.
Patricia
I feel that it is helpful to show students examples of the work they will be doing in the upcoming course. I feel that this is extremely important when instructing a class in which all of the students are apprehensive about the course materials.
Hi Jajini,
What have you experienced with students whose native language was not English that was motivated from being shown an example?
Patricia
I have noticed that some of the students who's native language is not english, really get motivated. I agree with you that some times it can be infrigement issue.
I think it is very helpful to show students examples of former student work with the given project. It helps them understand the project objectives and is a source of motivation. I don't show examples of every project though because I think that it can also be too directive or infringe upon individual creativity.
True, it seems like actually spending some time to practice in class the similar assignment helps their learning.
