Gerald,
Creating a "Democratic" style classroom can be advantageous for the instructor, in that the students can clearly feel that they are true stakeholders in the direction of the class. Do you have a formal or informal system of gathering student input for the class lesson planning?
Tremayne Simpson
I certzainly allow students input to the lesson because they know what is imnportant to them.
denise,
Thank you for your post. Overall, students appreciate having the opportunity to provide their opinion of the course direction. Periodic surveys (during the course) can be used to compile students' suggestions and feedback.
Tremayne Simpson
Depending on the course, I will allow for student input. This does not mean that I will automatically accept every suggestions given to me and make revisions. But I do appreciate all feedback and evaluate it accordingly.
