The Learning Environment
I think of the learning environment as similar to parenting. You have to be supportive of the students so they can learn and make mistakes, but you can't be their "pal" and give them what they want when it's not conducive to learning. I find that faculty I've had or worked with sometimes try to cater to the students so much, they've just cut the student's learning experience. I think having clear, consistent, and appropriate expectations make a positive learning environment where both students and teachers know what their roles are (even if the outcome is negative i.e. bad grades).
I agree. Bringing real-life experiences and expectsations to the classroom better prepares the students for the rigors they will face after graduation.
Hi Kyle,
Good goal to have as an educator. The more supportive environment you can create the greater the engagement is going to be.
Gary
I believe in a learning environment that encourages student learning. There are students today that expect to get the easy way out, but making them aware that the real world there are no easy ways.
Creating an environment that challenges the students learning environment, and making them responsible for their actions is a way to prepare them for the world that awaits them.
Hi Quynh,
Good example of how we need to provide such an environment for our students. The setting that supports is one that enhances learning for students.
Gary
