Learning Curve
One of my biggest problem as an instructor is being able to adapt to everyones learning style. It is realy hard for me to leave the person I am out side the class room and not get triggered when some does not understand me or ask a question more than once after I have given an explanation to the hole class. I would really like to find more patience in this area.
I have this problem at times. I just keep thinking to myself when I am feel that way is "Ron, hammer home profesionalism, just hit it hard and pop the topic." As long as I can catch myself and hammer it in, my mind, it will be good.
i think we all struggle with this but it is the ability to put the student ahead of ourselves that ulimately makes the difference
Sad, but true - regardless of your "style" - not every lesson will reach every student. To effectively reach the majority and confirm the learning by testing or lab work is the affirmation of the effort as well as the measure of the success.
I know that most instructors have their one specific way of teaching..that isnt necessarily a bad thing..if all the students learned that particular way or can adapt to that way..but I had the privilege of learning different teaching styles when i taught special education..boy was that difficult..not only did one style work but sometimes none of them wouldnt..lets be grateful if some of our students get it right!
Hi Johnny,
This is a common problem for many instructors. One of the ways to overcome this is to focus on trying to improve one part of your teaching delivery. Once you feel comfortable with it then you can select another area to work on.
One of the best things you can do to develop patience with your students is to take a 5 second pause before responding. Research has shown that 5 seconds gives you an opportunity to catch your breath and decide how you are going to handle the situation. The 5 second pause also gives the student(s) a chance to reflect on what they are suppose to be doing as well.
Gary
