When students sign up for a course, they have no idea of what's going to be expected of them. By the instructor giving them an example of what is to come, it will set the students' mind at ease. This may also lead to any questions a student might have on the format for the rest of the course, which is a good thing to establish early on.
So that students will have better understanding of what will be excpected of them.
Hi Michael,
I have showed an "F" example so that students know if you turn in this quality of work, this will be the result.
Patricia
Hi Gregory,
I tell my students that their finished product must not be identical to the one that is shown. I encourage them to use their creativity. Let them know up front you want something different, that you are only showing them a guide to go by.
Patricia
Matthew,
Great point about a class that may actually be limited to copying the examples they see. I've never considered that before, but it makes sense.
What if you showed your students some examples, and then challenged them to create for you works that are different from the examples you showed? Maybe you could make a challenge out of it, offering to show the new (but different examples) to the next class, and so on.
While showing the best examples of student work can be inspiring, I like the idea of a balance. I won't, however, use an example from a student who failed a project
Showing students an example of a past project that earned a good grade will allow them to envision an end product. I think this is an important step for a lot of student's learning style. I want to provide this for some of my classes, but I teach at an art school, of sorts, and I feel that providing examples like this can limit their focus and creativity.
I find it helpful to new students to see that previous students were successful in completing an assignment. It also encourages them to do the same.
I have collected examples of previous student assignments to demonstrate to newer students that what I am asking for comes from real people. I don't want my students to feel as though I am asking for rocket science.
Hi Marie,
Our students need as much encouragement as possible. Examples are great to share with students to get them motivated on starting/completing the assignment.
Patricia
Hi Patricia,
The sooner students get started on an assignment, the better. Our students need as much notice as possible.
Patricia
Showing examples to students will make the class more exciting and less stressful.
It is never too soon for students to begin thinking of future assignments. Brainstorming can take place during lectures or other activities.
Hi Juanita,
Students gain great clarity from seeing the finished product. For most students, the light bulb really comes on from being shown an example.
Patricia
Hi Gregory,
Why do you feel it is a good idea or not to show students examples of work?
Patricia
Very good point about the outside-of-class time.
I think it may also put some students at ease, letting them see what others have done and realizing, "I can do this too!", and also give them an upfront idea of the out-of-class time that they may need to allot to the course to get homework completed at a satisfactory level.
So that they have a better understanding of what your looking for and what is and is not acceptable.
So that they have a better understanding of what your looking for and what is and is not acceptable.
By showing them examples of other students work it encourages them to know what to be expected and that gives greater expectation
