What is the goal of educating students
I want my students to be successful in the field that they choose,so I try to help them by sharing experiences,information,knowledge,in a way that is fun,interesting,and that helps them to use their imagination,so that they are truly excited about what it is they have learned and how they can put it into action.
Brian,
I have to say that skills and knowledge along with critical thinking ability provides a solid base for graduating students to enter the workforce. If we can add soft skills as well (grooming, punctuality, professionalism, behavior, etc.), this will contribute to the graduate keeping the job they obtained because of their technical expertise. Profession-specific terminology, good writing skills, and interpersonal communication are also components to a competent worker and ultimately, employer satisfaction.
Barry Westling
My students start of with a good technical understanding as a foundation, but this gives way to the real goal, strong problem-solving skills. Specific information is great, but in the recording studio, critical thinking is the most important skill. Teaching students to think for themselves gives them tools that will serve them in any difficult situation in life. We break up the education into sections where first comes memorization and fundamental information, then later comes the problem solving that builds on those basic concepts. We've found this to work very well and can have a lasting effect on the students.
Shiketheia,
Yeah, I tell students "if this was easy, you'd have many more people in the profession, earning a lot less". That usually drives the point home.
Barry Westling
I will like students to understand everyday is not a jumping off the ceiling fun day, but if they take the information that has been given to them and use it when they go out in the field it is far more precious and rewarding.
Angela,
Great! Involving the student's imagination through stories can potentially open up a whole level of possibilities that the student may never have considered. This method can add to the breadth of knowledge, skills and behavior needed for success in the workplace.
Barry Westling
