It's like giving them a road map. They can see their destination and how to get there.
I think it motivates them to try and do a better job than the example they were given. For isntance, I invite in the next class to look over my current class's final project. When they get to that portion of the course, they try to "one-up" the previous class.
Evan
I feel it helps to show the students what is expected of them, and to help decrease any classroom anxiety that they might have about a certain part of the class like a class project for example.
To familiarize them with the course. I beleive it will help them relax and to help them with the perception of the course. Not knowing what you are in for can be a nervous reck, but once you see what is ahead of you, you can plan for the outcome.
They will have a base to start from. They will know expectations for the work. They have a vision for them to accomplish.
Primarily so the learner is clear as to what is the expectation. Examples guide them so they can delineate what they need to do to be successful in thje course.
I believe that it is helpful to show our student's examples of the work they will be doing to give them an idea of what to expect in the course. A lot of times students become so distracted by constantly thinking about what you as an instructor want they forget the big picture. Supplying them with examples of various assignments will assist with this issue.
I always keep examples of particular assignments beyond the campus requirement of keeping student work for a certain time period.I keep a range of what I consider "example" work as well as work that demonstrates unique or relevant aspects that may come up in future classes
Do you think it helps to show an "A" product and a "D" product so the students can see the difference?
I think this is a good idea to help the student , at least in the sense that they should know the advantages and different between the product .
Hi Daniel,
You are going to have to create some examples so that you will have some examples to share with your students. After teaching the class this go round, you will have student examples to show from this class.
Patricia
Hi Raymond,
Benchmarks work well for students, and they appreciate them.
Patricia
Hi Jennifer,
Super way to ignite the flame...show examples.
Patricia
Showing examples will allow them to let their brain start moving and it will spark their attention. They will be able to start thinking about the assignment and how they are going to complete it.
This will give them a benchmark of your expectations and requirement for a particular assignment.
It is helpful because then they will be able to really find out if this career path is really the direction they want to go.
Daniel, it is my opinion that you have made a positive significant impact already... look you have the industry experience as a manager, students respect real-life experience. The one item that is "crystal" clear is that you truly "care" about the delivery, yes there are obstacles but these will be accepted and relatively easy to overcome with the students.
So they know what to expect and can be prepared for learning.
Hi Paula,
Students need to and want to know exactly what to expect. The clearer, the expectations the better. Visuals are great!
Patricia
The more the students know what to expect, the more comfortable they are. Examples of work that I, as the instructor, have considered "good" gives them an idea of the quality level that will be expected of them in the class.
In the main, they gain confidence that they know how to be successful in the class. And,it sets expectations. The video talking about how to motivate employees, either by carrots and sticks, or by norms, struck home with me, having been a manager for over 25 years. By setting high expectations and demonstrating that they are achievable through the examples, the instructor increases student motivation.
I am a new instructor, teaching a class I am an SME in but have no experience teaching. The class was defined over 5 years ago and no one currently on the staff has taught it, or participated in the course design. And, I was hired on Monday and the first class met on Thursday for 5 and a half hours. Now, after 3 classes, I have a pretty demoralized class as I have been doing too much lecture and not enough discussion/student involvement. I am adding "in class exercises" and more discussion. I hope I will be given a chance by the students to turn it around.
I have no examples to give out as the class materials I was given don't include much, and no student work. Any ideas on how to proceed to get examples that have credibility?
