Evaluating progress
Evaluation of students' progress and the course structure is essential. I am constantly feeling the essential importance of guiding students through their work by evaluating their progress. I really appreciated this Module that explained the facilitation factor nicely.
Shirley,
Research long ago found that when students "discover" important knowledge or skills, they make it their own. We just have to provide the "discovery" moments. Great post!
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
Dr. Wilkinson,
I also love your phrases. I have been an on ground Instructor for years and have found that the most effective method I have of learning is to "back up" a little and let the students "take the rains." This gives them a sense of achievement. I am working on being more of a facilitator.
Amanda Pennington
I love the phrases -- thank you!
Heidi,
That is the goal of facilitation, you are more than the "sage on the stage", you are the "guide on the side". That is the foundation of student centered learning.
Dr. Kelly Wilkinson
