Two way communication
One of the best methods of invoking two way communication is to ask a question and try and invoke an answer from students. Many times this will provoke more questions and interaction.
I always try to structure my classroom discussions around question asking whether they are questions that I ask students or questions that students ask the class, which always includes me. My favorite type of student question is one that questions some notion from our text. This provokes critical thinking as well as provides us a great learning opportunity regarding the course material.
Hi Caroline!
I can't imagine being in a learning environment where two way communication could not take place. Learning is about sharing ideas and experiences and exploring new concepts.
Good job!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I believe that two-way communication is an essential part of the learning process. Students feel more confident about the content they are learning,and the competence of their instructor when they are free to ask questions, have discussions, voice concerns and receive continuous feedback about their course.
Building a repour with students is very important. I try to meet my students where they are and encourage them as mush as possible.
Hi Christopher,
I think that is a good way of the students interacting with one another. I find that the allowing the students to tag on each other questions and answers brings on a good two way communication.
Hi Troy,
I agree with your post on communication. A technique I like to use is to then ask another student to "add" to what the previous student said. I avoid, "And what do you think of that?" because I want to focus on the positive aspects of the interaction. So having someone else "add" to the answer can generally lead the class in discussion. Often times, another student will chime in after the second. It is a great way to facilitate learning while getting more students involved.
Best Regards,
Christopher
Another option is to ask a question and then wait for a full minute. Studies indicate that after one minute, the students have time to process and formulate a question. Also, it allows for shy students to have time to build up their confidence to answer the question.
asking students to come up with their own solutions to problems helps fuel discussion and discourse while allowing for different perspectives in solviong a problem.
This will get students attention and feedback, and keep thenm focus on the subject.
Best ways I find to have successful communication with another, is one listen, secondly, be willing to listen.
its good to get them talking sometimes,just to hear their outlook on different things(life in general).
its good to get them talking sometimes,just to hear their outlook on different things(life in general).
Hi Deborah!
I like getting different perspectives. It also encourages students to do some critical and logical thinking during a discussion.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
It is also go to get more than one student to answer the question. It helps to get different perspectives.
Hi Troy!
Open ended questions can take a class in some many learning directions. I like current events as well - they often do the same as asking questions.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
Ed107 Facilitator
