It provides a visual example of what is expected when they need to produce work of their own.
I think it build a sample sense of the expectations of the course. It allows reference points as the work progresses. Examples shows possibilities
Hi Barton,
Super response! I am like you, I simply see no negatives in this approach. Examples are so beneficial to students.
Patricia
I see quite a few advantages to showing examples to my students early. A few are as follows:
* It helps students set appropriate expectations for themselves and for me.
* It reduces anxiety for students who are not naturally risk-takers. They learn, up front, part of what we will be doing in class.
* It gives the student an early opportunity to drop if this class does not interest her.
* It helps the student see how the skills or information learned in this class are used in a career.
* It introduces concepts and processes involved in the example, so that students have already begun learning and will be more productive when they do similar work for themselves.
* It gives me a chance to demonstrate expertise early, which will help me develop authority within the classroom.
I can think of no negatives, unless the example itself is poorly chosen.
Hi Beth,
Yes, I love showing examples of the three different levels. I've had many students to tell me, oh now I see what I need to do in order to get an A.
Patricia
Hi Debbie,
We need for our students to be as comfortable as possible. Sharing examples makes grasping easier for students and anxiety less.
Patricia
Some people, especially visual learners, need to see examples to be able to create something. The examples spark some ideas. It is also a great idea so they can see what you expect, showing them examples of excellent work, mediocre work, and unacceptable work allows them to see your expectations.
You can reduce the risk of anxiety amongst the students if you create examples of the course.
Hi John,
I concur. Sharing student's work is a marvelous idea. Students like to know when they have done something right, and most students like it when the teacher brags on them.
Patricia
Good points Rhonda,
I like your "show off days" idea and agree that sharing the student's work with the class is a wonderful idea. It's good to see the success you have had with this program!
John
Good point about the "real world" Patricia,
I teach in the Bachelor of Information Technology program at my school and I strive to give the students a "real world" education!
John
Showing examples of student work from previous classes helps the students to understand the expectations for the class. It also helps them to "see" those expectations and relate those examples to "their" end result (their grade)! When a teacher takes the time to demonstrate via "real" examples of completed projects (or reports), the students have a much better understanding of what they will learn and how to provide the deliverable.
Thanks!
John Maloney
Hi Rhonda,
I like competition! I think competing is a great thing amongst students...the potential shows to its fullest extent. I concur, competition does make you work harder. I like the hard work because hard work generally results into good grades...A's and B's.
Patricia
I think it helps get them excited about what they will be doing, as well as reinforcing your expectations.
Could show others how to correct problems that other students may have with the same questions.
Because you never really know what a student is thinking. Examples help bring out better questions about what's expected especially the level or quality of work required.
Hi Cynthia,
Whenver examples are shown by the instructor, the students look at the example as a master piece. The student tries their very best to produce a product just as good or better.
Patricia
Hi Cynthia,
Try it! It works. Students love it, and you will see positive results from it.
Patricia
That help them to get an idea of the work's context
Jo Ann,
I think I am going to use this concept on my next writing assignment.
