The part that interests me the most was the student that knows everything. Classmates of this students often get agitated when she speaks because they think she is a know it all. I often have to partner her up with a classmate and I can see the look in their eyes. I treat this student with respect and I never try to shut her down but I often have to talk over her, so that her classmates may have a chance to speak. I often have this student as my helper because I want her classmates to see that learning to interact with others is a process as well.
I will continue to use positive words in the classroom. I can start implementing the SAT to keep students on task in class.
Positive support is strongly encouraging, but being honest is important too.
Being an instructor is like building and maintaining a fire, ignite the students, fuel the students and maintain the fuel to keep the fire lit.
Not being the "expert" but rather showing your interest in the subject. Making it fun and exciting to learn.
I have learned that negative comments or words will greatly effect the positive learners.
I learn how to change my perspective on what my role looks like as a facilitator learner. It allowed me to be more comfortable on how I can connect with the students.
to not use negative words
Comment on Scott Birney's post: I agree that I have learned words to use in front of my classroom that can contribute to a more positive learning environment
Managing classroom learning from the students perspective and incorporating various techniques to cater to a variety of learning learning styles.
I will do more positive interventions and avoid negative statements.
Doris Owens
Good information in directing students that want to challenge the instructor. As an instructor stay positive with your response.
I learned to always be positive, use encouraging words and have fun.
I like having a microphone to establish who will be talking, while also allowing others to formulate any questions or ideas they might want to discuss while waiting their turn.
Negative words can derail the learning experience. As Instructors we also must continuously be learners and facilitators.
learned how important a word can be in context
at the end of the class ; request each of the participant to say a statement as what they have learned and what they can work on // ..going forward
positive reinforcement helps;
Teachers and facilitators are not the same, teachers are typically one way communicators while facilitators are two way communicators. As an instructor you should be open to learning new things about the course even if you believe you have mastered it. Be cautious when addressing difficult students, choose words carefully.
