Stacey,
What are some success stories that you can share with us about the value your students got from field trips?
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
field trips engage and motivate
The physical environment's effect on learning -and most other human activities- is often over- or under-estimated. IN the instructional setting security, thermal and acoustical comfort, excellent lighting, reliable AV systems, and ample space for both students and instructors are basic. The best spaces will support, not compete with, instruction.
MICHAEL,
This an important part of their educational process. They will need to be able to adapt once they are in the workplace so they more they can experience alternative learning settings the better.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I feel that the student must feel comfortable in what ever setting the learning is to take place in order to truly retain the information that is being conveyed.
The learning environment has a lot to do with learning in my view esp.if it is relaxed.the students are more relaxed and open to learning
Daniel,
This is why it is good to walk through the classroom and lab and check everything out to make sure the supplies are there and the equipment working. Even then things can fail but at least you will have tried to make sure everything is ready to go and that the learning environment is set for the students.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
it is very important, especially in the professional kitchen environment in which I teach. Equipment must work properly and there must be enough individual pieces of smaller equipment to facilitate goal completion for every student.
The learning environment is critical for the successful completion of a course
Michael,
From your experience what are some ways this is true. Thanks for your input on this.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Ed,
This is a great point and something we need to remember as we share our content with students. We need to adapt our instructional delivery to the learning preferences of our students and the results will be engaged students even when the learning environment leaves something to be desired.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Nieva,
Showing the students real working environments of the field that they are going to enter can be of much value. It lets them see "outside of the book".
Val
It plays an important role in student interest in the course.
I think many feel that the learning environment is a specific place. To me the learning environment is wherever the student is when they are in a receptive mode for learning. The environment may be static, a place, or may be transitional, while they are moving from place to place. Classroom setting or audio book (resource material) in their car as examples. -Ed
Cenek,
Yes, it is and we need to see it through the eyes of our students.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
The learning enviroment is very important in the instructional process.
It helps the student focus more on the subject without any distractions. And more likely to engage and channel their energies to help complete their goals.
Jim,
Well said as your comments hit upon the key elements of what it takes to create a supportive and engaging learning environment. It is upon this foundation that enhanced learning occurs.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Creating a learning environment resembling the professional atmosphere in which the course or program is based sets the tone for the learner. Displaying physical materials, as well as framed graphical information depicting procedures, processes, and photographs relevant to the subject matter will evoke the students interest in the course. Promoting the learning environment this way will assist the student in visualizing the information, aiding in the learning process and raising the students understanding of the topic. Developing confidence through comfort in the learning space will spur a higher level of engagement to which all students will learn from.
Alexander,
Good example of helping students to learn how to cope with different situations and environments as they complete their work and prepare to enter the real world.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
