I find that on a one on one basses while looking at the lab work as it is being done. At that time Questions can be asked and answers can be offered when they are related to what is being done.
This always leads to a better understanding of Student and class.
Joseph,
Great ideas - thanks for sharing your approaches with us. You have found great connection points for the students with the content and with the real life use of the information and learning.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
In the Phase I instruct we use "therory Cars" common concerns in the automotive field.The students have to use the information they obtained from other phases to diagnois the concerns. This gives us a good idea of retention
of each student. I use the tools provided to explain the purpose of the tool and the test results they should expect.With the use of the lab sheets and the tests we are able to see how many students we were able to retain the information provided.
William,
Great! So both hands on demonstration ofthe learning alongside the more formal tests ...this provides a more holistic approach which benefits students.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
I have the students look up info on their own vehicles and powerflow wiring diagrams or troubleshoot the actual problems they have. This enhances their learning because they can see the benfits and outcome.
I assess with standardize testing,verbal questions,projects in class.Most information recall is done in the lab assessment.
Salvatore,
Great! So diagnoses provides opportunity to explore and the application and discussion increases discovery and understanding...
Dr. Ruth Reynard
William,
I see, so the information is immediately applied to the work context - great! Could you also increase critical thinking by changing some of the parameters of the exercise or activity?
Dr. Ruth Reynard
In the class room I use work sheets that have them think through a diagnostic exercise and then when we get to lab I question them about their work and reference the problems we talked about at have them ably the theories and concepts taught in my course of study.
This information is referring to the scan tool data that is retreived from the computor in reference to the timing and fuel control of engine management for a good balance of emissions, fuel economy and performance
William,
Can you clarify what you mean by "this information"? I;m not sure what you're referring to here...thanks.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
James,
...and asking for students to explain and demonstrate to the class...various ways of "outputting" knowledge is key.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Lyle,
Yes, explanations and demonstration are both valuable in making sure students understand and can use new knowledge.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Using essay questions in lab and in class such as how would the computor use this information to affect fuel delivery or timing. Why is this information important for us to know.
by always being interactive with the class as we go through the lesson, asking questions and giving tests
David,
Great! Having students explain their findings helps to solidify the process and reinforce the meaning.
Dr. Ruth Reynard
allen,
Great ideas! Yes, providing various formats and inputs for content is so helpful for your students...
Dr. Ruth Reynard
Knowledge assessment and understanding is usually demonstrated by doing lab tasks. The ability to do hands on and use critical thinking skills in diagnosis is a holistic type assessment.
Or students demonstrate these by performing hands on assesments that require them to retrive information from service publications, use spacialty tools and procedures to properly diagnose a customer concern on a live vehicle. they then complete a written assesment(test)where they research the answers to a 30 question test.
Before the students leave each of their work stations they are required to discuss not just their answers and conclusions but how they arrived at that diagnosis. That way it is easy to tell if the student understands what he did but was the proper procedures followed.
