As far as showing students my devoted commitment to their quality learning experience, there is no better way than to listen to them. But the lesson here spoke mostly about critical need to take time before going to class better prepared with well-worded questions that address the subject students need. In a nut shell the following is a list of parameters that will enable you to bring the end objective to the table: plan, directed to individual students, Followed by silence, answers are repeated and reinforced, more questions follow, and above the recall level.
Another good point is to avoid overly used and ineffective means to convey your ideas using phrases such as, did everyone understand? any questions? And also fail to acknowledge the students contributions in class sessions.
