We can all get distracted
Its about having the tenacity to regroup that truly teaches our students about what its like out in the real world. You fall down you get back up- you try again.
Maria,
Like the way you encourage class discussion and information exchange but also manage the discussions so the class keeps moving forward.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
I agree with this method. I do the something quite similar. Although my distraction from the content is kind of a misnomer because I will give students example in which they can relate or tell stories they can image. Or if we really go off topic the students love to use my phrase, “now that the plane has circled now it is coming in for a landing.†This will bring them back to my lecture outline.
I sometimes get distracted, but it is usually when I am connecting the subject matter with a real life experience in my office. It works out well, and this gives the students an idea of what they may come in contact with out in the real world, beyond textbooks.
Lisa T
It teaches the student how to succeed after a failed attempt
Tonda,
I like your style. You are able to use the situation in which you find yourself to have a teachable moment even when it is a distraction. This makes for an engaging class and increases student focus. Keep up the good work.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
Yes, we all certainly do get distracted. I always jump in there and make the distraction about the class topic some how. This is funny to me because my students then tend to remember the topic point once I tie it to the distraction much easy. Its a kinda reverse physiology I use on them. But more seriously distraction are sometimes intended my students because they are bored with the topic being taught, but like you advised Mr Meers, regrouping is the key.
Amy,
This is a skill that all instructors need to have if they are going to be successful.
Gary
Gary Meers, Ed.D.
