I review then go over objectives then advise what they should know at the end of that class. Sometimes I give an outline, in which the student must fill in.
Problem: poor test taking or habits. I give sample tests so everyone can pass and build up the tests as each student build confidence.
the courses i teach are tough on students.I tell them what they are going to learn.not what i would like them to.I set the mood of the class,positive attitude.The ones that think they are going to do bad do not.the one that do good are greatfull for the experience and the knowledge.1 year terry fowler!
Students often bring up their test answer sheet to me saying "Lets see how badly I did." I try to point out that that is an attitude which is likely to produce a bad score. I try to get them to think "Lets see how WELL I did!!"
it's all about success. we need to tell them what we're going to talk about or do, talk about the subject. and do the lab and follow up and the subject. build self esteme until they are comfortable. take what ever time is necessary to answer all questions and
I always like to start every class reminding them that we all have different learning style. To be successful, we need to understand how we learn. I go over very brief descriptions, vast majority of our students are kinetic, hands on. Many because of this have not done well in tradition education that tends to put everyone in the same box. I let them know that no matter what they have heard this material is not complicated and if they will give it a positive attitude we can generally work together for their success. Positive reinforcement at each step they take. Their “work” answer may not be the most correct but I get where they are coming from and I can usually direct that student with the right questions to have them come up with the most correct answer.
Hi Terry!
Good for you! So many of of our students need more than an academic education. They need to build life skills as well and when they do you will see attitudes change and self esteem increase.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
Hi Thomas!
Participatory learning between student and instructor builds a very good learning environment for all concerned. I bet you learn as much from your students as they from you as a result of creating open dialogue.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
I find that a few student have very low esteem, they have already failed the test before they have taken it. I really try to work with those students and build up their confindence and change their attitudes, it seems that it is working.
I find that a few student have very low esteem, they have already failed the test before they have taken it. I really try to work with those students and build up their confindence and change their attitudes, it seems that it is working.
I also observe the students in the class activitys that seem to be struggling and encourage them that they too can do the exercise and encourage them to get hands on through out the class.
Teach them in the very beginning that they as they start is how they mean to progress
I found the Pygmalion Effect to be very interesting and useful. Many of us have used this technique with out knowing it. I have the opportunity to work with students on an individual basis and sometimes have no choice but to use this theory since the goal is for my students to succeed. It is often true that if you believe in a student’s ability to succeed they will prove it to you and more importantly themselves.
I agree the Pygmalion Effect is a powerful tool. As an instructor, I have come across many individuals who have never received positive feedback or encouragement in their lives, most notedly their homes. When instituting the Pygmalion Effect in the classroom, you begin to see a students self-fulfulling prophesy change for the better. Hope, self-confident and positive human growth begin to appear.
In my area of instruction, my class is often the last class before graduation and the class has been together for 12 weeks as a group. The class dynamics have developed and can be a positive or negative influence On the first day of class I let them know that regardless of past experience this is a new start and an opertunity to show what they have learned and reach their goal of graduating with all credentials earned.
i start each class with the course objectives and each day with that days objective. i let the student know what is to be expected and how to get the job done to be successful. i phrase each student that has a question or an answer to one of my questions. i find they respond to atta boys as much as i can give them.
I go over what we are going to cover for course. I then ask what the students hope to get out of the course. Then we talk about how if their expectations are not going to be met, how we can meet those expectations either with somehow talking about it or make extra labs for them to do before or after the class.
Hi Ruth!
I totally agree! Education is as much about encouraging learning and promoting self-worth as it is about teaching skills for the workplace.
Keep up the good work!
Jane Davis
ED107 Facilitator
The Pygmalion Effect, I believe is very powerful. How you as a teacher view the student and his/her ability means that you send unconsciously signals to them as to what you expect. I believe we need to constantly encourage our students with letting them know you feel they can do well and giving them help where they may need it. Many of my students have been told what they could not do not wha they could do. They are surprised when I tell them they can succeed and they work hard to do it.
We start out classes with clear goals and help the students build there dream to be best technicians. As far as the Pygmalion Effect Theory I believe there may be some truth to it in certain circumstances but to what extent I don't know. We do counsel our students on several areas weekly if necessary. One of these is attendance, another is preparation for class and lab , and the last is cooperation and participation. These are encouragement sessions for the most part.
I have personally been concerned about certain students ability to do well because of poor study habits, choices, lack of focus and effort only to be surprised that they are sharp enough to pass the tests with encouragement.
On the other hand I have seen students that I felt confident would do well because of the great effort they put in to the class only to realize that because of various factors scored poorly on their test or lab exercise.
By encouraging students and individually encouraging them and reassuring them that you see potential in them which you expect to blossom, I generally see them stretch. I never teach to the LCD in the classroom/ lab and find students usually do well. Praise the praise-worthy and don't offer any BS is the way I see it.
