teaching style
one of the things that must be remembered is not every one gets it the first time and sometimes not the third time be patient show different avenues of learning to get the same results In other words show different ways to get the same results Use different teachins styles take in new ideas talk with the students to see how they learn best don't be afraid to make mistakes but learn from them.
Daniel,
Yes, instructors need to make a connection with their students. Thank you for your post.
Ron Hansen, Ed. D.
Teaching style is huge! As was stated in the module, authoritive teachers tend to turn away many students. Being respectable and approachable seems to be the key to success.
I always tell my students to never be afraid to ask a question, no matter how many times it has been asked because I know that not all students will absorb the information at the same time and it may take the same question to be asked more then once for everyone to get it.
As with most everyone, the failures that students endure often teach them more than their successes. They are required to go back and figure what went wrong. That gives them the chance to increase their understanding.
I agree that most students learn from a more hands-on approach as opposed to solid lecturing. In looking for certain response cues from your students, you can see how the information is being taken in and processed. I also ask my students the first day of class to let me know what ways help them to learn so that I can attempt to satisfy the common thread. Trial and error is key.
I agree I always tell my students that its time on task as well. Just because we have moved on to another skill does not me that the student shouldn't continue practicing.
I agree every student learns in a different way. Some students will learn from the lecture, some learn from a video or a live demonstration. Most students learn best from the hands on lab.
Self-concept building statements, if honest, can be a wonderful tool; however, this does not mean that we teachers should not be critical of our students' work. Compassion requires attention to both successes and failures. I fear that we too often overlook the self-efficacy boost associated with completing (and even performing) a truly challenging task.
I would agree. The reality is to try and appeal to all learning styles so that students can grasp what you are teaching.
Dr. B
It is important to know the learning styles of students so we as instructors can effectively teach our students.
I agree demonstrations do help with the understanding of what is being taught. Something I have to remind myself of is that the students are not on the same level as each other or my self. I allways ask when I am done with my demonstration, does anyone have any questions. I want to make sure I have reached out to all students and find out which ones need additional help.
Confidence yes but I believe standarts and knowing the material will enhance it. you can be confident and not being able to answer students
questions about the subject due to lack of experience or unprepaired on the class material.
I use the mistake principle to alter all of my classes. During lecture and in lab I will constantly challenge my students with questions and tasks to see if what I am teaching them is being understood. If more than one or two of my students are failing I go back and see what I could do to change the learning process. On more than one occassion I have asked the class what I could do to help them better understand the material.
Making a mistake the first time is just common, but if the student does not get it by the third time it is time to look at your teaching style or method so you can fix it so that you can get the message and information across so they do understand it. Very important on both ends to communicate so the education is a good experince.
I do agree. In class I will teach the same thing 2 or 3 times to the same students in a diffrent form. That way I have the best chance of all my students understanding the course.
Making a mistake is often the first step in learning. I agree Cecil. If we are to accept the challenge of teaching, we must be prepared and willing to cover the material more than once. Next time deliver it in a different way. Maybe more that twice.
I like what you are saying. It is a real art to learn how to listen. Active listening helps to build a relationship. And, a relationship equates to trust.
Dr. B
I agree. I work in the Registrar's office and work with many students daily. I found that listening to what their need is and hearing what they say, helps me fiure out how to navigate them through different scenarios to a solution, if any.
I may have to change teaching style on daily basis. The personality of the class changes daily; what motivated them yesterday may not work today.
