Hi Ydania,
Absolutely! Things are much clearer to students when they can see an example.
Patricia
Speaking from experience on the student side. Showing examples helps get the point accross and opens the door for discussion.
Hi Victoria,
Showing examples really do get students motivated and excited. Students appreciate being shown examples.
Patricia
Hi Maimoona,
You are on point! There are several positive factors from showing examples of student work.
Patricia
Showing students examples of the work they will be doing in the upcoming course builds their interest, it motivates them to learn more,it establishes the relevancy of what is being taught in the lecture room to what type of work they will be performing in a laboratory setting and their future work field.
It also gets them more comfortable with the course to be taken.
The student enrolled in the school because they are interested in the subject or trade. Showing examples of the work should get them excited and looking forward to the subject matter that is to be covered.
By showing examples,it clarifies and gives a visual to the student what the requirement is. It can give them confidence that they are persuing the correct method to gain a good grade/points. This clarification is helpful in also allowing the student to relax about the assignment and get ideas to create their own project/work.
To get them excited and motivated to take your course which in turn will give them a much better chance to meet the learning objectives
Hi Suzanne,
Students really do seem to be relieved once they see an example as to what is expected of them.
Patricia
It sets an expectation but also shoudl relieve some nervousness as to what I, as an instructor, expect from them.
To let them know up front the expectations and goals from your class. This way there are no hidden info as you have your handouts of the syllabus presented to them.
Glenn
Showing students work lets present students see what prior students have accomplished before them an the standard of the work you will accept it is also a source of pride for former visiting students.
I think that showing students examples helps them to have a visual of what I am telling them or of what they are reading in a handout. They see what a particular project may look like. It helps the visual learners quite a bit.Also, it decreases stress for them when they see a finished product and understand what is expercted.
For my ID History class I like to show examples of wood, fabrics, metals, motifs,etc. so that students can identify these items when they are in the field. Today's clients are very sophisticated, and the student needs to be armed with as much knowledge as possible.
I have had large claim forms printed and covered with laminate for visual learning in the class room. It helps the student to visualize the concept. I also give the student several blank copies to write the critial information on their own personal copies to use for later recall on the job. I am a Billing and Coding Instructor and these examples help them to finalize the thought process in Billing and Coding.
Yes, and if the students know exactly what we expect, it is more likely they will do what expected. If we don't share with them exactly what we expect, leaving room for individual creativity and thought, they have to "shoot in the dark" and hope they met the mark.
Hi David,
I always like to see the bar raised constantly! We get from our students what we expect.
Patricia
I request written permission to use a student's work as an example and remove the student's name. When students have a visual example of what is expected, I am more likely to get what I intended. Providing an example(s) gives the students a means to focus their efforts. I request the examples are returned to me before the students leave the classroom.
My students are often involved in group work that requires them to showcase it as a group and potentially have other students see it. These particular students are at the end of the program and are considered the "seniors". The students behind them are allowed to sample the product. I enjoy the fact that the "senior" group can set the bar for the next class so that they can get an example of what high expectations will be. Hopefully when the next term comes around, the bar will be set even higher.
Hi Mike,
To most students tangible information makes more sense. It is a benefit to the students to see the finished product.
Patricia
