It was very interesting to learn the different adult learning theories.

 

Which one's do you find most useful?

Hi, Has anybody tried the 'flipping the classroom' teaching model/delivery style?? In his 2009 paper, Eric Mazur (2009) outlined his teaching delivery model that might be useful for the delivery of the adult learning. Essentially, Mazur conducts minimal delivery but instead provides the learners with problems to think about individually and then discuss in small groups. "provides frequent and continuous feedback (to both the students and the instructor) about the level of understanding of the subject being discussed" http://www.ascd.org/publications/educational-leadership/sept12/vol70/num01/Seven-Keys-to-Effective-Feedback.aspx Eric’s theorem links in with a current buzzword in teaching practice titled ‘flipping the classroom’ essentially where the instructor gives the learners new material such as a classroom based task/problem and/or a reading/video (YouTube link etc.) task. The following lesson, class time is used to carry out the assimilation of the knowledge and the instructors role is facilitate discussion, debates and problem-solving mini sessions. Any suggestions or prior knowledge using this teaching approach would be welcomed. Thank you in advance Elliot

Hello, I am interested in receiving feedback regarding how to create a classroom environment that foster's concentration. While each student holds their subjective needs for room qualities, such as ambient sound, color, etc. I am curious about insights regarding was to create an environment of concentration despite these subjective preferences. I am curious if there have been any strategies that have been utilized previously by other instructors that may garner functional ideas in this comprehensive question. Thank you for your consideration and input. Take care.

Any suggestions on how to instruct and receive feedback from students with a language barrier?

I tend to support Howard Gardner's theory of learning. In my classroom I have been involved with many learning styles because I have older and younger students that require different classroom teaching strategies in the classroom. Some students have demonstrated strengths in some areas and some have not. Some of my students enjoy reading, standing in front of a class and providing lectures on certain topics, other student's enjoy computations, while others learn better with pictures and graphics. I try to create a medium for learning in my classroom. To my surprise it works because I use different tools and techniques in my daily teaching approaches.

I find myself constantly rewording and rephrasing a thought or concept to make sure that the different types of learners are accommodated in my class. I use models, draw picture and give real-world examples to cover all learning styles.

I love to use class groups to help the student keep the information they have learned and use it. I also like to use the students as teachers to help them process the information differently.

student need to take what they already know and apply it to what they do not know. giving the students a chance to do hands on work after they are given the lesion will help them remember the information and be able to apply it later on.

I use a number of ways to get and keep my class's attention. I use the learning style I have used to receive my own education and the learning styles of my other classmates. I find it useful to use a number of ways to reach all the students.

when discussing the brain in class, my students are always amazed of how complex the brain is. do you think we will ever know the full function of the brain and what all it can do?

learning is good

we all have the ability to understand

students has a great ability to learn