Moody Crews

Daniel, I certainly understand. Teaching is a profession and it's not a quick fix to learn how to do it well. Just don't get caught up with the traditional way of teaching because things really are changing and will continue to do so. Good luck in your development. Dr. Moody Crews

Neil, Yes, presumably. After our students realize that this is the new reality, most will come through. Once you develop a tool box of projects to use you will be surprised how much learning does take place and how much easier your life will be as a teacher. You obviously know your content area or you wouldn't be teaching it so guiding your students in the activities will be easier and more rewarding than lecturing. Dr. Moody Crews

Cynthia, It sounds like you do have a good foundation already. Hopefully what you learn in the class will be another tool for you to use to continue on the road you're already on. Dr. Moody Crews

Jason, I certainly understand. However, is teaching about what we like or is best for us or is it about doing what is best for our students? Dr. Moody Crews

Earle, I completely agree. I don't think anything works across the board. But it is a great tool. Dr. Moody Crews

Mark, Very good points. The classroom certainly should be a reflection of society. Unfortunately, depending on the instructor, the classroom can be a reflection of yesterdays society. Dr. Moody Crews

Lisa, Absolutely. Great attitude. Your students will benefit from your willingness to try something new. Dr. Moody Crews

Glenn, I agree. Students are used to being lectured to and then taking a test. If we allow that to continue to be the norm in our classrooms learning will pretty much stay where it is now. When you think about it, every day there is more to learn yet we are teaching the same way we did years ago. If we do this, we have got to be missing something. Dr. Moody Crews

V., I'm not sure about antiquated but I am sure the concept will grow as our knowledge grows. Hopefully the thought, which is common in education, that this is just another idea that will go away, won't prevent you from trying something that has been proven to work. As instructors, we have a professional responsibility to use the techniques that are best for our students, not what's best for the instructor or what the instructor is comfortable with. Dr. Moody Crews

Christen, Do you think your classes would work on the flipped classroom model? Dr. Moody Crews