"The Briefing"
I teach Crime Scene Technology, which is a very hands-on aspect of forensic training. Much of our curriculum is geared toward what feels like on-the-job training. In keeping with this, I like to begin each day by conducting a "briefing," just as is done in a law enforcement setting. This way, the students feel as if they are coming to work, not to class. By treating them like professionals and calling them crime scene technicians, they have responded as such and our briefings get better and better!
Hi Steve,
Good example of how to keep students engaged. Thanks for sharing it with us.
Gary
I do the same thing with my classes. We go on field trips to visit real-world industries, and I arrange for as much hands-on practice as I can fit into the schedule since some students really don't begin to absorb what you are presenting until they see an application. I've found it keeps interest in the class high, enthusiasm high, and they look forward to graduation day so they can begin applying what they know towards a paycheck!
that is the same here are course is alot of hands on
Hi Kimberley,
Thanks for sharing this strategy. The quicker and closer we can get our students to thinking about what the "real" world is going to be like for them the better prepared they are going to be to be successful in their field. They also, through these briefing sessions, will be accustomed to the routine of their new career so they don't have so many surprises. There will enough as it is.
Gary
