Joseph,
Your last sentence really sets up the learning environment. Students need to see value and application to what is being taught and they need to be able to learn in a setting that is comfortable for them and relates to their chosen field of study.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
The learning environment can play a fundamental role in facilitating the learning process of the students. As the material pointed out, the focal point of the classroom is to create a place for student learning, not teaching. Ways to enhance this effect can include maintaining the proper classroom resources, ensuring enough space for comfort,and minimizing distractions.
To mantain students focused in the progress of the lecture or technical skill to be learned, it is esential to be in a positive environment, from the point o view of facilities, accesibility to all resources and a two way communication between instructor and students.
A very intergal one, the student neeeds to feel comfortable in his or her surroundings. This is especially significant during lecture because a more comfortable environment will reflect better conversation during lecture topics. I feel students will retain knowledge at a higher level once they become involved and buy in to what the discussion is about
It plays a large role, the external environment has a profound effect on student learning.
The classroom setting should be comfortable with materials that pertain to class subject yet informative at the same time, otherwise it is a distraction.
The learning environment plays a huge role in the instructional process. The environment sets the tone. If the environment is chaotic then the studnets are going to assume that it is okay to be dysfuntional and chaotic.
The learning environment plays an important role in the instruction process. Students should have a positive experience in order to reach their learning potential.
The learning environment is a challenge especially if you have students that come to school for the wrong reasons, such as just tp get the check every month or to shut their parents up.
Christopher,
I like your use of analogies and I am sure your students do as well. They help to reinforce the point in a more understandable way so keep on using them. In terms of effective teaching your point is a good one and one we need to remember as we do our instructional planning.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
It plays a very important role. I believe educating people is only as good as the weakest link, much like my old stereo. If you had a great record player, a fabulous tuner, and crummy speakers the music sounded terrible. Likewise, if you have a great curriculum, fantastic teacher, and a poor environment, you will not get great results. While teaching, I try to fix the most deficient variable, then improve on the next. Yes, I use a lot of analogies.
Terry,
This the point where we get course buy in and so we need to make sure the stage is set for maximum learning.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
The learning environment is basic to the "willingness to participate". Students need to feel comfortable and necessary in their learning time.
Julie,
Great way to open a new class. You are creating a personal foundation for each student with this method. From then on it is a building process of respect and rapport.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I have had in the past times where I felt I was in a bad movie, you know the one "Sister Act" where Whoopie is trying to gain control of her catholic high schoolers. Well that gave me inspiration, I now on the first day, we all sit and get to know each other. My class will need to work as a team so if they know a little about that person they can get to the working part soon. I use "Ice Breaker" questions and/or have previous students let them know what to expect. They get to size each other before they speak to each other, this has helped tremendously.
Tawana,
This is so important because you are reducing learning distractions and helping the students to see the value of the content you are offering.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
having a comfortable safe learning envirornment allows students to feel at ease releasing anxietys that may block their willingness to learn and accept the instruction offered.
Tamikah,
When students have a caring and passionate instructor that helps to "sell" the content. With support from that instructor motivation becomes a part of what that students believes and achieves. You are providing all of the above with your approach. Keep up the good work.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Provides a relaxed environment where students can apply content and challenge views and thoughts.
The learning environment play a role in the instructional process it keeps the student more focus on the content if they are in positive environment.
In positive and creative learning environment students to be more comfortable in engageing the instructors and students in the course.
Positive and Motiviation is a great concept to promote a great learning environment
