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Freedom Writing and Active Learning

I am considering integrating a "Freedom Writers" aspect to my courses next quarter. The idea is that students would use writing as a means to not only work through their own problems, but also to inspire others. Has anyone used the "Freedom Writers" book before? I need tips/suggestions! Thanks in advanced!

learning disabilities

The students with learning disabilities need more help from the teachers.Also they should be self motivated to over come the problem.

language vocabulary

grip on the spoken language is useful to understand the subject,also to assimilate the concept.

learning groups

Learning groups are help to increase group participation,student involvement and active learning.

creating interest

It is very important that creating interest about the content of the class, by that the student can motivate to concentrate on the subject.

What is your best classroom practice to spark learning

I find video's really spark the class because it captures their interest and is generally unexpected. What are some of the things you find spark learning in your class?

Can an instructor be successful in multiple roles

To be a successful educator, is it a good idea to be a life coach in addition to instructing the curriculum?

Questions that are Unclear

Often times in my teaching experience I find that rewording a question and also stating the questions in various ways has assisted me with making a question more clear.

Teaching Coding Visually

After reading through this module I gained some insight on how to teach Coding with teams of students and create a visual atmosphere. In my next lecture, I will incorporate this by placing students into small groups and have them to code different parts of the assignment and rotate them so that each student has an understanding of when to use each coding rule.

using different types of learning ways

I think using all types learning activitie are impotant to use since ina group of students, everyone learns different.

Expectations

It will help your student in the long run to understand the expectations for the course in such a way that facilitates a positive learing environment.

teaching students with dyslexia

students with this learning disabilities are needing more support by allowing and giving them more time in reading,allowing them to figure out the grapics and wording with the lecture. perhaps allowing them to tape your lecture like hand held tapes.etc

students with language difficulties

in the past i have used over and over again illustrations with the words and pictures and trying to connect the words info with the sample pictures with the lectures and i felt that help my students learning.

student enhancement learning

i have used in the past during my lecture by using multiple style of technique like lecture, videos, discussion and quiz and still stay in focus with the Topic ... really works and it really kept students focus more.

Phygmalion Effect

This is an interesting topic because in my own personal experience, just on the first day after the introduction of each one ,asking some witty questions about their lives, asking about their job, family and favorites, I can really tell which one can do it with ease and confidence in my classes and the ones with probable difficulty. I'll experience more on this type of effect.

Role of instructor

I absolutely agree that 80% of the time,the learners should be "doing" and only 20% of the time, the instructor will be "telling". And all activities the learners are doing should be aligned to the learning objectives.

making student feel he is improving

when talking to student tell him he the good and the bad of what he is doing

gaining the confidence of my students

i seem to be doing a decent job but i really want to gain the confidence of students that present more challenges.

The Classroom

The use of peripherals really can make the students feel at home in a learning environment. They will have more concentration and are more inspired to learn.. I will try to add music this time,the 60 BPM. I'm excited to experience the outcome.

Active Learning

I really like the quote that says “Just because they're active doesn't mean they are learning.” At the same time, another important key point is “ It’s not because you are active that you are productive”.