Careful How You Say What You Say
Well I guess it's safe to say we all maybe guilty of misinterpreting what we hear, what we read, what we see. While we cannot control the perceptions of others we can lessens misinterpretations. One way is to anticipate individual differences. Because our experiences are different and our perceptions are different, then our mindset will be different. Expecting and accepting this will definitely lessen misinterpretations.
Tianda you hit the nail on the head! I really wonder sometimes what students actually perceive given the vast number of ways you can explain, visualize or write instruction. I always try to remain open to the perspectives of my students adn allow them to discuss why they interpreted a question/comment a certain way.
I feel it is a learning process to hear what they have to say even if the majority of the time I must add more detail or constructive criticism.
