Getting Student Participation
I work at the Joint Special Operations University, when we see the class list we break the students out into groups. We seperate them from branch of service and origin of country. When put into working groups, they tend to break their shell so to speak and start participating more as they all have different areas to draw from with their back ground and experience. Then on day 3 when then are all set, we'd change their seating assisgments after they left for the day and make them sit somewhere else in the class on day 4. They never know what is coming next. Keep them guessing and they will respond/participate.
I too work at a tech. school and can't wait to utilize this in my class.
Hi Earl, Thanks for your post to the forum. Students do enjoy being able to relate what they are learning to their own experience. Best wishes for continued success in your teaching career.
Susan Polick
Working in a technical school, I like to draw on student's experience to have class discussion on the subject matter. Some students are currently working in the filed and it makes them feel valued. I also notice that this breaks down the intimadation factor. This has been a useful tool so far.
Hi Daniel - great ideas for getting students to participate!
Susan Polick
