Affecting the environment
A students environment is paramount to their success. Not only in the classroom, but also in their home or other study areas. Unfortunately, we as faculty can only have a direct affect on the classroom. However, by providing, and stressing a proper environment in the classroom, and demonstrating to the students the difference it can make, we can hopefully motivate them to provide themselves with an appropriate learning environment outside of the classroom.
Hi Brian,
Little things that are so important for creating an environment in which the students feel comfortable.
Good attention to detail.
Gary
I would agree 100%, and the most often overlooked factor is the cleanliness of the chairs and tables they are sitting at for hours at a time. I do a wipe down of all the tables and chairs before my classes and point out fixes necessary by the school to the facilities manager.
Hi Stephen,
You make a good point because classroom/lab success involves physical, social and cognitive aspects. We need to provide development opportunities in all three of these areas for our students. Upon course completion it is hoped the students will be able to transfer the development in these areas to their career field.
Gary
