Use it Wisely Cards
I personally found this suggestion to be incrediby condescending. This is a tactic I used to use when I worked with developmentally disabled people in a therapeutic setting because they often did not have the cognitive ability to learn social skills. As an adult learner myself, if I had an instructor that did this, I would promptly drop the class because I would feel extremely disrespected as an adult student.
I think that is a very interesting spin to have a question minimum. Also, I would add in a discussion of how this technique adds to preparing for a job. It is about resources and time is a valuable resource in the classroom and on the job. By forcing students to attack serious thought provoking ideas ALL students can stay engaged and motivated in the classroom. I would think that, if used correctly, it would promote a positive learning environment and students will not see it as condescending. Ultimately, they will learn to recognize the value of their questions and ideas.
I think this is agreat idea! Not only would it control talkative students from dominating the class, but if they are used to get shy, quiet or apathetic students to participate by requiring them to use a minimum number of cards, I think these cards would be really helpful.
I have to agree...when I read that suggestion I found it funny at first...then I thought about how I would feel if I were handed a "use it wisely" card...as if whatever I say isn't going to be important anyway
Hi Michael,
It is a super idea, and it is very effective!
Patricia
I tend to agree Rachel. I am not sure that some of my students would see the use in this technique
It seems like it would be a good idea if used sparingly in the proper setting.
