RICHMOND GYAMFI

I have learned that meaningful learning goes beyond remembering information. Students need opportunities to question their assumptions and connect what they learn to real situations. I plan to use small-group problem-solving activities in my classes so students can explain their ideas, learn from one another, and reflect on their thinking. I will also make sure each student has a clear role and is responsible for contributing to the group.

This module taught me that students learn more effectively when they take an active role in building their understanding. In my teaching, I plan to use more real-world problems and peer discussions so students can connect new ideas to what they already know. I will also use technology to offer different ways for students to explore concepts and show what they have learned.

I have learned that innovative teaching works best when students actively participate and learn from one another, rather than only listening to lectures. Today’s technology gives me more ways to make that happen through online collaboration, visual demonstrations, and projects based on real-world problems. These approaches can help students see why what they are learning matters.

An excellent instructor will always make the classroom one that is full of love and belonging. Students are esteemed and respected, loved and cared for. The instructor must show empathy and embrace the weakness of the students

I have to understand and embrace the idea that we can learn from our students, and hope that the students we are teaching will eventually know more about the subject matter than we do.

Becoming more patient and knowing how to react to different situations in the classroom. I have to communicate in a manner that will be encouraging to students even in difficult circumstances

The flipped classroom allows instructors to reflect on how to reframe their role in the educational process and move from content provider to a facilitator of learning. 

It is important to make  pre-recorded lectures  short (10 minutes or less) lectures so to keep the students’ full attention for a period of time and not create a boring environment

Communication is key - proactive communication by letting students know the reasons behind having them watch pre-recorded videos before coming to class will give them the motivation to watch them and to get involved

Flipped classroom models give students adequate freedom and flexibility to explore and learn after they work on their individualized assignments outside class. This is good for student learning