Getting feedback from students
One thing I have utilized when I was giving training seminars for Choice Hotels was that I liked to get feedback from the students(attendees) themselves. It helped me to understand the different learning curves that we as humans all have. Not everyone learns or understands the material at the same pace, so i strive to find methods that work for everyone or repeat the material in many ways so that everyone can get on board with it
Paramjit kaur,
Yes the do if you follow this format. I give them a 3X5 card after we have completed a project, quiz, etc. and ask them to give me their feedback on the activity. They do not sign the cards. I then collect the cards and review them. In all my years I have never had a student to vent or give me unkind feedback. The feedback is candid and focused. They appreciate being given the opportunity to have input. The formal at the end of the course evaluations in my opinion are of no real value since they a completed when the students are on their way out the door of the class and in many cases they are upset at the deadlines or just remember what has occurred at the end of the course. They don't reflect on the totality of the course.
Give this a try and I think you will like the results.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Do students honestly fill out the written feedback .I have never tried this ,but i'm looking forward to .
Paramjit kaur,
Right you are so this is why you need to keep "reading" your students so you know where they are at in terms of course progress and individual learning. Also, you can have them give you written feedback at different times in a course so you can make any needed adjustments to keep them moving forward.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Feedback is a key to understanding the students and how much they have learned .Feedback can be given by body language or through mini quiz before the class end .
Elizabeth,
This is how instructors keep their students engaged. As a result of "reading" them you are able to make on the fly adjustments and keep them on target and the course moving forward. This is what reflective instruction is about and you are right on top it.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I too read my students body language. If I see I am losing them or they looked bored. I change it up. I may do hands on for a hour then continue my lecture, Or I will approach it differently and get them excited about what is coming next.
Claudia,
By reading the body language you can make adjustments as you are presenting content or doing an activity which will keep the students engaged and the course moving forward. This is an important instructional skill to develop as it will yield many benefits.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree with you reading body language and face expression reading are very important for a teacher's career . This way we know how much engaged the audience is.
Christopher,
You have a great background to pull upon as you develop your instructional delivery in relation to the different learning preferences of your students. I know that you are going to be able to read your students and customize your instruction in a way that will engage your students.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
