People learn so many different ways. Tangible examples can often help students grasp information especially if students are feeling overwhelmed or fearful of the course or information they will be learning. By being able to "grasp or hold" something solid a student may realize that the concepts covered in class are attainable and within their reach.
Hi Ginell,
We need to let our students know what is expected of them.
Patricia Scales
Hi Amanda,
We better prepare our students when we share examples.
Patricia Scales
Hi Emerson,
I concur! Students feel more at ease when they can see what is expected of them.
Patricia Scales
Hi Maurice,
We have to make expectations very clear to students.
Patricia Scales
Hi RONNIE,
Things are clearer to students when they can actually see an example.
Patricia Scales
Hi Danielle,
Showing and providing explanation really make things a lot clearer to students. I also like to share the rubric with my students that I will use to determine their grade on the assignment/project.
Patricia Scales
Gives them the expected requirements for the course
So the students will be more prepared to know what is expected of them.
I think it prepares them mentally. It gives them some idea of what to expect and to think about whats coming up and to eliminate the fear of the unknown.
I think it prepares them mentally. It gives them some idea of what to expect and to think about whats coming up and to eliminate the fear of the unknown.
so they can know what to expect when it comes to class work
By showing examples students realize what is expected of them.
By showing examples students can realize what is expected of them in the course.
By showing students examples of work the will be doing and tests they will be taking, a comfort zone is created; uncertainty is removed; when uncertainty is removed, comfort increases. When we are comfortable, we are relaxed; when we are relaxed we should learn more - easier.
I feel that it is always helpful to not only show them but to also explain to them so they have an idea of how to start a assigenment and what type of information the paper or project should have. And what I will be looking for when I grade.
My students seem to appreciate a "tour" of the course. They have a certain amount of anxiety about a new course, and giving them examples of the course content and the work they will be doing seems to alleviate that anxiety. If I do a good job, it helps them plan their own strategy for approaching the course material.
This helps set the expectations of the class projects and takes some of the their apprehension away.
It's important for the students to feel prepared for upcoming lessons and assignments.
Clear direction from me is a must.
Examples are a great way to keep them on track. It has become a very important and Successful tool for me and the students.
It also sets a standard.However, it back fired on me when all of the assignments were carbon copies of the the example.
Hello Richard
Setting a clear expectation is vital and especially so with written work. We utilize APA as a style of writing and I have found that taking time in class to display the APA format along with its requirements is very helpful.
The students are at different levels of proficiency with this and spending the time ensuring everyone is on the "same page" is helpful. I sometimes use the game of "APA jeopardy" by dividing the class into teams and I get to play "Alex" by giving the answer and waiting for the "What is..." It is taking a serious skill and lightening it up a bit.
In addition, I clearly display the grade rubric that incorporates points for APA, in terms of title page requirements, organizational structure of the paper, font and style of writing, references and citations.
I believe students appreciate a clear understanding of how this part of his or her paper is graded.
Al
