Occasionally yes,but that really should be up to the experienced instructor or teacher. But when suggestions come up, I take them to heat and listen with an open mind.
Students should be allowed input for lesson plan revisions. in doing so they become interested in the lessons because they had an opportunity to participate.
Taking in consideration what students have to say about the lesson plan helps to create a better lesson plan for future classes.
this is very important because it is a way to guage student overall progress and satisfaction.
We have end of course evaluations that let students' input be heard, but even though that may help for the next class, I feel it is a day late for the current class. I encourage my class to give any input they feel would improve the class on a one on one basis or if they are more confortable, they can leave a suggestion in a suggestion box.
Not directly, as the other guys mentioned we only allow the students to comment on course evaluation forms.
This is good for the students when you know them and trust they will not digress and generalize everything .I find that feedback from the students are very helpful and needed-you have to know your audience.
Feedback is very helpfull I encourage my students to complete an end of course evaluation to get their take on the corriculum it helpes them feel they are a big part of the school they chose to attend
Yes, I acknowledge students' input re lesson plans, and I usually take their suggestions into account when revising a lesson. For instance, I have begun to use PPT in presenting class notes rather than writing on the white board, as students find PPT a more effective and interesting way of accessing information
I ask for constant feeedback including constructive critisicim
My school encourages students to complete end-of-course evaluations, also. The evaluations are about the course as well as the teacher, and give information to the dept chairs and Academic Dean about the effectiveness of the course. These evaluations seem like a popularity poll on the surface, but foster serious discussions between teacher and dept chair about how a course went, and how to improve it for the future.
I encourage my students to give me personal feedback regarding the class, my lectures and improvements they would like to see.
A useful tool, however, some students use it to take a"parting shot" at an instructor they didn't like.
Lindsey,
I like the idea of asking the students about their opinion of the class, immediately after the session has concluded. This gives them an opportunity to express their feelings immediately and provides the instructor with time to make appropriate adjustments, if necessary.
Tremayne Simpson
Yes. At the end of each class session, we review the topics discussed and I ask "what do you think about tonight's class?" I always ask my students how the class lesson are going and I ask what they would like to change about our class sessions. Sometimes the students simply don't like the course's materials and I ask the student open-ended questions to find out media that will hold their attention. More often than not, students are more likely to enjoy a "boring" class topic if I can find a productive YouTube video that I can incorporate into the class session.
I usually allow my students to make suggestions about my lessons by asking them questions about the assignment, activity or assessment. Afterward I would make the necessary changes for clarification purposes. Also, as many have mentioned, there is the end of the term student evaluations. Sometimes, their suggestions are helpful and I will use them.
I ask the students what they expect out of the coarse and if there is any guest speakers relating to the lesson plans who would they like to have visit.
Being that this is my first time teaching I did not but that is a good idea to keep in mind for the next time.
We have end of the course evalualion also that is helpful with the lesson plan.
Kimberlee,
I like the idea of having midterm faculty evaluations, because it gives the instructor an opportunity to make immediate improvements, if necessary. Overall, I think it would be more effective, for there to be both midterm and end of course evaluations available for students.
Tremayne Simpson
