How i speak
I really enjoyed this section . Ita has further improved the way i teach or facilitate objectives in my class. I am applying all this suggestions and man do they work . I am looking forward to the next section
I am reading a book right now called, "Teaching with Your Mouth Shut" by Donald L. Finkel. The book encourages us to choose alternate ways of being in the classroom instead of what he calls, "enthusiastic Telling." I am excited as we, in the classroom, seek out better ways to be involved with our students.
It really helped me as well the course was easier to teach the students. and it made the class flow.
I like asking questions and getting group discussions on many topics. Especially in small groups.
I agree with the melting pot we are subjected to we have so many different cultures and age groups that we deal with so why not take it to their level and learn something about them !!
Agreed, I try to use speech that creates interaction.
James,
this is a great idea & this is also very helpful for any English Language Learners you may have in your class.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Due to the different age of my students, I find keeping the words simple to understand is essential to my teaching.
I think to speak is important, but more important is to listen. Sometimes I am so surprised how the students interpreting what I say.
How I speak was very educational the students come from so many different ways of learning and I learned how to address the common ones
Linda,
this is a good reminder to all of us that while there are general methods that work, each student is an individual & we need to discover what will help them most.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I think this lesson is a very good reminder to connect with our students. I have a couple of students who when I speak in what I consider an encouraging way, shut down. One of them says it reminds her of her mother, and she really did not believe her mother wanted her to succeed, so I have to be very careful of how I encourage her.
Tara,
yes, we need to make sure that we are not trying to amaze them with our vocabulary or knowledge, but helping them learn the content.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
Simple words are sometimes what the students understand more than anything else.
ha nie,
and I think part of this is am I trying to speak above my students' heads or meet them where they are.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I agree. It really helped me reflect on how I speak to my students and came to realize how simple words can make a difference in the way they view me and understand the material as a whole.
Steven,
this is very true & we need to make sure we have good speaking abilities & good written communication.
Ryan Meers, Ph.D.
I agree. One of the easiest things for us to get lazy about as instructors it the way that we speak. Sometimes, it's easy to forget how much impact the connotations of our words have.
