Do You Share Examples with Your Students?

I have learned over the years that students are most appreciative when instructors share examples with them. Students get an "I can-do-attitude" when they see an example. Students can see exactly what is required of them and great clarity is added. Students are more motivated/excited to get started on an assignment when they feel they have a FULL understanding of the requirements. Some students need to see it, to get it!! Let's give our students visual!!

Michael Cosgrove

I agree. Real life experiences always seem to make learning easier for students I think

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Claudia Bosworth

I learned early in my teaching career that, "Facts fade, stories stick." This is so true, as long as the instruction is not all about the instructor. I bring it back to the students by asking about their experiences.

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Robert Reed

Yes, real-life experiences (if germane) are a great way to enhance student-learning.

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Loren Mayer

I whole heartedly agree! I LOVE sharing my real life experiences in entertainment and costuming. Even though my students are more fashion oriented, they appreciate the diversity of the topics I bring to the classroom. In some cases, it event sparks their interest in broadening career choices. Coco Mayer

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Do You Share Examples with Your Students?